Shadow knitting, also called illusion knitting, is one of those clever knitting techniques that looks far more complicated than it usually is. Most illusion knitting scarf patterns are worked with simple knit and purl stitches, two contrasting yarn… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday: Baby Bib Sewing Pattern (Mix and Match) Review
Baby bibs are one of those sewing projects that never go out of style — not because they’re trendy, but because they’re endlessly useful. This Baby Bib Sewing Pattern (Mix & Match) stood out because it understands real-life baby mess … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Stitchissimo
Stitchissimo is an Etsy shop based in Bulgaria that has a heavy focus on bookmarks and cards, often with a religious spin, as well as adorable animal cross stitch patterns. Let’s take a closer look.
The biggest category in the … Read More...
How to Make a Picture Changer Card with Highland Cows (the new “it” animal?)
I keep seeing Highland Cows everywhere, real ones are all over social media as well as items like plushies, t-shirts, home decor items and now stamps and paper crafting products too. I guess they are the new “it” animal, step … Read More...
USB Typewriter – Merging Vintage Charm with Modern Tech
Okay, this might be one of the coolest recycled craft ideas I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re into vintage typewriters and also love tinkering with tech, this USB Typewriter project is a brilliant mash-up of both worlds.
Basically, … Read More...
Book Review: Record-Breaking USA
There’s something great about every state, and Clive Gifford has collected fun facts, trivia and firsts from every state in Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America’s Biggest, Brightest and Bravest.
Each state gets a one or two-page spread, with facts scattered … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting the U.S.A.
Knit a colorwork hat inspired by every state in the United States with Knitting the U.S.A. by Nancy Bates. Like her previous book of hats inspired by US national parks, this book includes a colorful hat design for every … Read More...
Easy Moss Stitch Crochet Patterns For Blankets, Scarves, Cowls And More
Moss stitch is one of those crochet stitches that quietly becomes a favourite once you realise how easy it is. It has that lovely woven texture, it behaves beautifully with stripes, and it is forgiving enough for beginners who are … Read More...
Make a Scrapbook “Page” Inside a Tin
I love scrapbooking “off the page”, meaning something that’s not on a flat common sheet of cardstock to go inside of an album and doing something really non-traditional! Well, this project from Aline really fits the bill with a scrapbook … Read More...
Granny Hood Crochet Pattern Review – A Cozy Granny Square Accessory With Modern Style
If you love granny squares but don’t want to commit to another full blanket, this Granny Hood crochet pattern from Lion Brand is a really fun alternative. It takes that classic granny-square look and turns it into a cozy hooded … Read More...
German Short Rows Knitting Tutorial: How To Work DS, SLDS And Short Row Shaping Without Holes
If you have ever been happily knitting along and then hit the words German short rows, DS, or worse, something like SLDS, and suddenly felt like your pattern had switched languages mid-row, you are absolutely not alone.… Read More...
What Is Shadow Knitting? A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Illusion Knitting
Shadow knitting is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit like magic the first time you see it. From straight on, the project looks like simple stripes. Nice enough, but nothing too dramatic. Then you tilt it, … Read More...
Book Review: Early American Embroidery Designs
If you love old needlework books with that charming “found in a dusty drawer” sort of feel, Early American Embroidery Designs has a lot going for it. This is not a trendy modern pattern book, and honestly, that is exactly … Read More...
10 FREE 4th of July Digital Stamps
You still have a tiny bit of time to create some last minute paper crafting projects for the big 250th celebration on the 4th of July in the USA! If you’re creating handmade cards, place cards for the picnic table, … Read More...
Project Hail Mary Cross Stitch
The movie Project Hail Mary came at the perfect time for us to continue our space joy after the Artemis mission, so let’s keep the fun going with some Project Hail Mary themed cross stitch projects.
Of course a lot … Read More...
Can You Knit A Trauma Teddy In 3 Hours? Speed Tips For Charity Knitters
If you have ever sat down with a ball of yarn and thought, “Right, I just want to make something useful today,” then a knitted Trauma Teddy is one of those lovely little projects that feels worthwhile from the very … Read More...
Knit a Pet Bed on a Knitting Machine
I feel like I haven’t shared many knitting machine patterns lately, probably because I haven’t been using my knitting machines much lately. (I finally made space for them to live on the bookshelf in my office, and now that they … Read More...
Activities for Teaching the Alphabet
Last month I shared some tips for teaching the alphabet to kids and why going in alphabetical order isn’t the best way to do it. Honestly a lot of learning at this age has to do with play, so let’s … Read More...
Book Review Wednesday: Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook
This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook by Jacalyn K. Myron, and this is another one of those crossover craft books that could easily live in more than one corner of CraftGossip.
It is not strictly … Read More...
The Air Fryer Queen by Steph de Sousa Review: A Colourful Cookbook That Feels as Fun as It Looks
I absolutely love Steph de Sousa’s style. She is one of those wonderfully flamboyant women who brings so much personality to the kitchen, and honestly, her colour alone makes me smile. There is something so refreshing about someone who feels … Read More...