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Introducing the Aspen Stocking Crochet Kit, a beautiful and festive addition to your holiday decor. This stocking is a tapestry crochet design inspired by classic Christmas colors and the magic of a season’s first snowfall that caps mountains and … Read More...
The Baby Girl’s Boleros pattern from Sirdar is a perfect addition to any baby’s wardrobe. The pattern is available for download on the Sirdar website, making it easy for knitters to access and start their project. The bolero is designed … Read More...
At first glance you might think this photo was taken in black and white but it’s not! Marine used monochromatic shades of black, grays and white to color in her amazing interactive diorama Halloween card. She create the base of … Read More...
I know we’re getting a little down to the wire for knitting wearables for Halloween, but I couldn’t resist sharing these socks, which you might still have time to knit.
The I’m Batty for Halloween socks from Stone Knits on … Read More...
Crafting and gardening seem to go together, and a lot of designers use flowers in their designs because they also enjoy growing them.
Gail Bussi is a cross stitch designer and an avid gardener, and she combined her two loves … Read More...
Bargello needlepoint
, which originated in sixteenth-century Italy, uses a basic stitch that is repeated repeatedly to make a distinctive geometric design in brilliant colors. Our moms and grandparents enjoyed it in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is currently … Read More...
When it comes to crafting for children, I always look for patterns that are both stylish and timeless. The Bernat Lapel Jacket is just that- a jacket that features vertical stripes and a classic collar, making it a perfect addition … Read More...
Handmade blankets make great gifts, and there are many ways to gift wrap them to make them extra special. Here are a few ideas:
Use a basket or container: A basket or container is a great way to present a … Read More...
This spooktacular design feature a sunburst pattern made from pattern papers, black and white twine and a photo. In the center is a spider web with a title and all around are clusters of dies. Take a closer look over … Read More...
I don’t always post about Knitty’s new issues, but it’s been a while and they have some news so it’s worth taking a look at the latest issue.
There are actually a couple of projects in this one that I … Read More...
If you’re looking for new art activities to do with kids in the classroom or at home, Super Fun Art Activities for Kids by Susan Schwake is a fun place to start.
The book focuses on experiments with drawing, painting, … Read More...
OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More...
Welcome to the Christmas Finger Puppets crochet pattern! If you’re looking for the cutest Christmas characters to gift to your loved ones, then you’re in the right place. These puppets are made using Lion Brand Coboo DK-weight yarn and … Read More...
OMG (Oh, my ghost!) how darling is this kawaii (cute) Halloween coloring page from Kate!? This design is crammed full of adorable pumpkins, ghosts, bats, candy and cats. If you’re a teacher you can print these out for your … Read More...
I told myself I was done sharing Halloween cross stitch patterns, because I wanted to give you all plenty of time to finish them before it’s actually time.
But.
Then I saw this amazing 3D haunted house pincushion cross stitch … Read More...
If you’re new to knit amigurumi and want to make some cute, long-legged animals for yourself or a little one in your life, Knitted Animal Toys by Louise Crowther is a fun place to start.
The animals are 16 inches … Read More...
“Bring the magic of the holiday season to life with the Leisure Arts Christmas Friends Santa Crochet ePattern.
This easy-to-follow guide will help you create your own adorable Santa Claus using size 4 worsted weight yarn and a US size … Read More...
Learn how to make this Halloween Ghost quilt in this tutorial video. It is sure to be a fun project and a great gift idea.
I have been wanting to make a Halloween quilt for some time now, and this … Read More...
Never underestimate the power of a cape to make an awesome Halloween costume! Witches, fairies, superheroes, villains, wizards, and princesses all wear capes. And really, most of the costume is the cape! Just add a nice hair accessory and a … Read More...
Autumn is here, the weather is getting cooler and it’s time to start getting out and wearing those warmer clothes. One of my favorite terms this time of year is “Sweater Weather”, it’s a great description of these cooler Fall … Read More...
