Yoked sweaters are a great entry-level sweater for knitters learning to work garments in the round. Because they are worked from the top down, you’re starting with the smallest (and most fun!) part, and you can try on your sweater … Read More...
Learning About Albania for Kids
Second up in our parade of nations is Albania (check out the post on Afghanistan for kids if you missed it!). I’ll admit to knowing almost nothing about Albania, so let’s learn together.
Albania Basics
To begin with, Albania is … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Christmas Tree Mug Rug FREE Pattern
The pattern for These Scrappy Christmas Tree Mug Rugs is an absolute favorite among our creative community. In fact, it has garnered immense popularity, with over 7,000 downloads and counting! These delightful mug rugs are not only aesthetically pleasing but … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Autumn-Halloween pumpkin
If you’re eager to embrace the cozy vibes of autumn or the spooktacular spirit of Halloween, look no further than the “Autumn-Halloween Pumpkin” crochet pattern by the talented Marili Papadopoulou. This delightful pattern, published in October 2023 on The Blue … Read More...
12 Autumn Pumpkin Card Making Ideas
This curated collection showcases a variety of pumpkin-themed cards, each designed to capture the essence of the season. From stamped striped bands to layers of leaves, twigs, and rows of pumpkins, these cards boast a delightful mix of techniques and … Read More...
How to turn any paint into fabric paint and a great idea to save home decor
Now it may be a “no brainer” that you can make any paint into fabric paint but if you didn’t know, now you do. Now what do you do with that info? Well, I love old vintage linens but most … Read More...
Worsted Weight Hats to Make with Yarn Leftovers
I’ve been on this kick lately to find patterns you can make without using a lot of yarn, so you can either use leftovers from another project or maybe a single skein you’ve been hanging onto that you aren’t sure … Read More...
Turkey Cross Stitch Patterns
If you want to add a little crafty flair to your holiday table or Thanksgiving decor, check out these cute and easy to stitch turkey cross stitch patterns.
Gobbles the Turkey from Wild Violet is mostly worked in shades of … Read More...
Selling Your Handmade Jewelry on Etsy: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you a creative soul with a knack for crafting beautiful jewelry? Are you itching to turn your passion into a thriving business? Well, Etsy might just be your answer. Welcome to “Selling Your Handmade Jewelry on Etsy: A Beginner’s … Read More...
Book Review -Christmas Amigurumi
“Christmas Amigurumi Crochet Books” by Robert Wilson is a delightful addition to the world of holiday-themed crafting. Having previously enjoyed the Halloween Amigurumi Crochet Book by Russell Alan Wilson, I couldn’t resist diving into another seasonal crochet adventure. This … Read More...
Book Review – One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit
“One More Skein” by Leigh Radford is a must-have book for knitters who want to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts. The author, who is well-known for her alternative approach to knitting and felting in her previous … Read More...
12 Autumn Scrapbook Mini Album Ideas
Autumn is such a special time of year—filled with vibrant colors, cozy moments, and memories worth preserving. Whether it’s capturing the changing leaves, fall festivals, or those quiet moments by the fire, creating a scrapbook mini album is a beautiful … Read More...
Knit a Shawl to Highlight Tonal Yarn
A tonal yarn, at least by my definition, is a ball or skein that is all one color, but includes subtle (or maybe even not that subtle) variations of light and dark throughout the ball. It might have little sections … Read More...
Fall Printable Books for Kids
I love little printable books for kids. There seem to be books on just about every theme you can think of that people have made, and they allow kids to practice a little bit of vocabulary/reading, number recognition, color recognition … Read More...
15 Snowflake Themed Crochet Patterns Perfect For Winter
Winter brings with it a sense of enchantment, and what better way to celebrate the season’s charm than by immersing yourself in the art of crochet? Snowflakes, those delicate, frozen wonders, serve as the perfect inspiration for crafting beautiful and … Read More...
DIY Plastic Canvas Bookmark
Without a bookmark, a book is incomplete. And if you’re a book reader who enjoys bookmarking the history and memories, here’s a short plastic canvas tutorial for making your own lovely plastic canvas book out of leftover yarns and plastic … Read More...
Book Review -Classic Christmas Crochet
As a crochet enthusiast, I have been eagerly waiting for the delivery of Classic Christmas Crochet.
The moment I laid my eyes on the book, I knew it was going to be a game-changer for my holiday crochet projects. The … Read More...
Small Autumn Accordion Album
This engaging little album is a sweet way to capture all those amazing Autumn memories. It’s small size means to quick and easy to create and is the perfect size for gift giving or to tuck in your purse to … Read More...
A Simple Lace and Cable Stitch Pattern
My love for learning new stitch patterns is well documented (I even just recently wrote a book review about a fun new book full of knitting stitch patterns, The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary).
Lilia Craft Party likes learning about, … Read More...
Acorn Learning Activities
There are so many fun objects that can be used as inspiration for learning activities in the fall. We’ve covered apples and pumpkins; another favorite is acorns. The squirrels in our neighborhood have been super busy so it must be … Read More...