Welcome to our collection of 40 crochet holly patterns! Holly has long been a symbol of the holiday season, and it’s not hard to see why. With its bright red berries and evergreen leaves, holly brings a touch of … Read More...
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Welcome to our collection of 40 crochet holly patterns! Holly has long been a symbol of the holiday season, and it’s not hard to see why. With its bright red berries and evergreen leaves, holly brings a touch of … Read More...
If you’re a pizza lover who’s also following a keto diet, you might be feeling like you’re missing out on one of your favorite foods. But fear not! There are plenty of delicious keto-friendly pizza recipes out there that will … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’ve got a bunch of kids (or even just a couple of kids) coming over for Thanksgiving, you might need some things to entertain them while they wait for the food to be ready. These Thanksgiving printables are great … Read More...
Poinsettias, scientifically known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, have become synonymous with Christmas, adorning homes and festive displays worldwide. Originating from Mexico, they were first introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, in the early … Read More...
by Sarah White
Fox and Pine Stitches has an array of holiday-themed knitting patterns for you to choose from, if you’re looking for Santa hats, stocking caps or other projects with a winter theme. I couldn’t decide which ones to share so here’s … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you feel a little icky about celebrating American Thanksgiving, you aren’t alone. While gratitude is always a good thing, the roots of the holiday aren’t great, and it’s important to honor the indigenous people who were already here and … Read More...
This layout has a large leaf die cut cut from the background and stitched around the edges, it’s filled with rows of pattern paper chained stitched in scallops. Take a closer look at this stunning design on the Paige Taylor … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s definitely the season for knitting sweaters if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere. I feel like I’ve shared a lot of roundups of sweater knitting patterns through the years, and this time I wanted to highlight a few different construction … Read More...
by Sarah White
‘Tis the season for holiday crafting, and a classic Christmas cross stitch theme is cross stitched Santas. These sweet designs are great to use as home decor or give to a friend who collects Santa things.
The Enchanting Christmas design … Read More...
by Sarah White
Our next stop on our nations of the world tour is Algeria. The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria is located in northern Africa.
Albania is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the nations of Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, … Read More...
In a world dominated by digital communication, the tradition of expressing gratitude through handwritten thank-you cards has taken a back seat. It’s an opportune moment to reflect on the nostalgic beauty and significance of this age-old practice.
In the … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have always been tempted by indie dyers who do yarn advent calendars. It sounds so fun to get a new little ball of yarn every day for a month, but I’ve never done it because I’m not sure what … Read More...
This cute Halloween layout has bright yellow with pinks and blue and even some florals added for a sweet design created with lots of fun die cuts. Visit the Paige Taylor Evans blog for more details.
Halloween is over, … Read More...
by Sarah White
Everyone in my family has a knit Christmas stocking, so it would never occur to me to cross stitch a stocking, but it’s possible (albeit a lot of work!) and would definitely be an heirloom piece for anyone you make … Read More...
by Sarah White
I should know by now that there are cross stitch designs (as well as crochet patterns, and usually lots of other crafts as well) to go with any fandom you can think of, but with it being Halloween time I … Read More...
by Sarah White
Last month I shared a collection of knit fingerless gloves and mitten knitting patterns using sock yarn, and I had intended to include actual gloves in that collection but I decided they needed their own post instead.
Here are a … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you want to make Thanksgiving crafts in the classroom or at home, to decorate the walls or the table, this collection of Thanksgiving crafts for kids is sure to give you some ideas.
Because the Pilgrims came to America … Read More...
Last year, I decided to make a little something extra for all of my Christmas gifts – crochet bows. It was a time-consuming project, but I loved every minute of it. I spent hours at my crochet hook, … Read More...
by Sarah White
There are so many fun sensory experiences that come around Thanksgiving, with lots of things to see, smell and touch. These Thanksgiving themed sensory activities are fun to do at home or with small groups of kids.
Of course the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Sometimes I have trouble categorizing patterns when I’m trying to share them with you, so while these aren’t strictly word art in the sense of only having words, I think that will do to explain these pretty Thanksgiving cross stitch … Read More...