Moss stitch is one of my favorite easy knitting stitch patterns, and it’s a great way to learn how to switch between knitting and purling in the same row, and how to read your knitting so you know which stitch … Read More...
Use Your Scraps to Make a Little Leftovers Cowl
This time of year I feel like everyone is thinking about using their stash and odd balls from leftover projects. Maybe it’s just me, currently knitting a sweater (that might end up being a sweater dress!) from a bunch of … Read More...
Scandinavian Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
We’re heading into the season of love, and there are so many fun heart cross-stitch patterns out there it’s going to be hard to pick ones to share!
This Scandinavian heart design is a big heart made up of a … Read More...
How to Make an Igloo or Other Snow Structure
If you live somewhere consistently cold and snowy, making an igloo or structure out of frozen bricks is a fun winter activity.
This does take a fair bit of preparation, time for the bricks to freeze, and work making the … Read More...
Unconventionally Striped Socks Knitting Pattern
There’s something kind of classic about the design of the Wandelbos socks by Mieka John, even though the stripes and color blocking on them is a little unconventional.
The socks are worked from the toe up and uses a German … Read More...
Easy Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
It feels a little weird to call this cross stitch when there aren’t actually any crossed stitches in it, but I don’t know what else you would call this sweet heart. I guess maybe it’s technically backstitch?
It’s made with … Read More...
Easy Winter Nature Art Activity
If it’s not so cold that you can’t go outside for a few minutes (or you have a stash of sticks in your house/classroom) this winter nature art activity is super cute and easy to do.
Make a tree from … Read More...
A Super Bulky Coat to Knit for Indoors and Out
This pattern is referred to as a car coat, but if you ask me this is a great project to knit and wear for in the car, or on the couch, or just about anywhere else.
It’s worked in super … Read More...
Modern Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty little heart is a great design to stitch for Valentine’s Day or just to let someone know you are thinking about them.
It measures 28 by 35 stitches and uses five colors. It comes out to 2 by … Read More...
Make a Snow Storm in a Jar
Here’s an easy STEM project for when it’s too cold to go outside, or if you don’t have any real snow where you live to play in.
This snowstorm in a jar activity is pretty low prep, and similar to … Read More...
Easy Bulky Throw Knitting Pattern
While we’re getting back to basics this week, here’s a great throw to knit for the back of your couch that uses a simple textured stitch pattern.
The pattern is called hurdle stitch, and it’s made with a repeating pattern … Read More...
Start the Year with Easy Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns
Whenever a new year rolls around I start to think about the basics. Maybe it’s because we all need something simple after the rush and bustle of the holidays, or because I’m thinking about all the people resolving to learn … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Lesson Learned, Karma Burned!
This fun little cross stitch pattern makes a great keychain fob or greeting card project to celebrate someone making a big positive move in their life.
The designer recommends using a high count fabric of 25 or higher and stitching … Read More...
Starlit Night Fingerless Mitts Pattern
Fingerless mitts are a year-round accessory for me, but they’re a great thing to knit and to wear when it’s cold out.
The Starlit Night mitts pattern from The Crimson Stitchery uses slipped stitches to make a field of stars … Read More...
Ice Skating Cross Stitch Pattern
This sweet little ice skater is the perfect thing to stitch for the skater in your life or just as a reminder that there are plenty of fun things to do even when it’s cold outside.
The pattern fits in … Read More...
Easy Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern
Looking for an easy but special project to knit with a single skein of yarn?
The Tombreck Hat from Ysolda uses about a skein of worsted weight yarn. It has a simple textured chevron pattern (which is shown in … Read More...
Universal Sock Knitting Pattern: No Swatching Required
This sock pattern does all the math for you. You can take any sock yarn and suitable needles and start making your socks without having to swatch or think about how many stitches should you cast on.
Because you start … Read More...
Storytime Snowman Craft Activity
This is a cool idea that combines telling a story with creating a craft project. Teaching Ideas has the story and steps for making a snowman on a large sheet of paper where kids draw, cut and create their snowmen … Read More...
Winter Deer Cross Stitch Pattern
Winter has only just begun, so there’s plenty of time to stitch this beautiful winter deer pattern from Smart Cross Stitch.
The design is mostly a winter scene with the Northern Lights, with the deer worked on top in backstitch. … Read More...
Folgate Headband Knitting Pattern
Need a little something to keep your ears warm in cold weather?
The Folgate headband is a simple headband, that is knitted in the round seamlessly. This little accessory will keep your ears warm on colder days.
It uses worsted … Read More...