Juneteenth is a holiday that hasn’t always been widely celebrated, but it is getting more popular as a celebration of the end of slavery coming to Galveston, Texas.
If you want to teach your kids (or yourself!) about Juneteenth, this … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Juneteenth is a holiday that hasn’t always been widely celebrated, but it is getting more popular as a celebration of the end of slavery coming to Galveston, Texas.
If you want to teach your kids (or yourself!) about Juneteenth, this … Read More...
by Sarah White
From the front, the Beals tank top from Berroco looks like a pretty standard tank top.
But the back reveals a bit of fun in the form of a split hem shaped with short rows to give the top tails.… Read More...
by Sarah White
In a normal year, there’s a lot to celebrate in the summer. Here’s hoping there will be a little more (safely) gathering this summer than we got to have last year, and if not, at least this summer cross stitch … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m a big fan of loose knit tops to wear on top of tank tops or bralettes in the summer, though I definitely haven’t knit enough of them to have much of a summer knit wardrobe.
Pleione by Audrey Borrego … Read More...
by Sarah White
Welcome to our roundup of the top 7 tank top knitting patterns! Tank tops are a summer staple and a great way to add a touch of style to your wardrobe. Whether you’re looking for a basic, simple design or … Read More...
by Sarah White
This easy American flag craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids for Flag Day, Fourth of July and beyond.
Grab a free printable from Crafting Jeannie, which includes star and stripe templates, and you can quickly cut out all … Read More...
by Sarah White
I came across this post the other day from Two Little Kits about signing your cross stitch projects. I know a lot of people do add their initials and the year to their makes, but it’s not something I have … Read More...
by Sarah White
Summer isn’t really known as prime knitting season, but the truth is there are a lot of great things you can knit — and wear — when the weather is warm.
Knits for Summer by Kristi Simpson is a booklet … Read More...
by Sarah White
Flag Day is coming up soon, and while some schools are already out of session for the summer, this is a great holiday for those still in school to use as a transition into summer.
Double Dose of Learning has … Read More...
by Sarah White
Black history often gets shoved into certain times of year like Black History Month or around major holidays like Juneteenth, but of course all history is all the time history and shouldn’t be thought of only when those days come … Read More...
by Sarah White
Linen stitch and half linen stitch are stitch patterns that were just made for using multicolored yarn. The slip stitches break up the colors and make your project look more complicated than it is, and I think the knitting goes … Read More...
by Sarah White
Summertime is the perfect time to kick back and relax, which is exactly what is happening in this fun cross stitch pattern from Cross Pattern Stitch UA.
Make the kicks your favorite color (socks and flowers, too, for that matter) … Read More...
by Sarah White
This camping cross stitch pattern from Stitches Lovers Shop is so pretty, I wish I could walk right into it.
It features a tent and a big campfire under an even bigger moon.
The pattern is 110 stitches square or … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love alphabetical lists. It’s such a fun challenge trying to make one, and when you’re done you’ve got a ton of great ideas and activities to pick from.
If you’re still looking for year-end activities for older elementary/middle school … Read More...
by Sarah White
The McInness cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is the perfect thing to knit this time of year for easy layering. It’s a long, sleeveless cardigan that’s great for slipping on over a long-sleeved shirt when it’s cooler or a sundress … Read More...
by Sarah White
There are lots of great ideas out there for wrapping up the end of the school year, but if you have older kids you might not find a lot of activities that would appeal to them.
This roundup of end … Read More...
by Sarah White
This time of year is a great time for fruits like strawberries, whether for eating or for stitching.
This little design from Alita Designs features strawberry flowers and fruit. It looks great on black fabric but you could do it … Read More...
by Sarah White
This cabled headband/earwarmer is a great easy project for people new to knitting cables, or a quick project for gift knitting.
It uses worsted weight yarn and a repeating cable pattern across the length of the headband.
The pattern is … Read More...
by Sarah White
Summer is the time for mermaids, and if you have an ocean lover in your house now’s a great time to stitch up this Mermaid Garden cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist.
This pretty mermaid is surrounded by fish and … Read More...
by Sarah White
Welcome to our roundup of the top 7 vest knitting patterns! Vests are a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe, and they’re perfect for layering during the colder months. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’re sure … Read More...