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Welcome to our collection of 23 Christmas Nutcracker Crochet patterns! The nutcracker is a beloved Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by families all around the world for centuries.
The history of the nutcracker dates back to the early 19th … Read More...
Hanukkah is family time, and it’s a great time to do some crafting together. From star of David crafts to menorahs and dreidels, here are some fun options for Hanukkah crafts for kids.
If you want to make your own … Read More...
I wanted to do a post of Santa knitting patterns, but maybe not in the way you would expect. Instead of sharing a bunch of Santa dolls, I wanted to point you to Santa-themed patterns that might or might not … Read More...
It seems especially important this year for all of us to reflect on the story of Hanukkah (if you need a refresher here’s a quick video on the subject) and incorporate Hanukkah learning activities at home or in the classroom.… Read More...
This festive Fall layout has strips and square layers of pattern papers and clusters of botanicals with bold colors that pop on the white background. I spotted this design on Rebeca Ruiz’s gallery at Scrapbook.com.
Here in the US Thanksgiving … Read More...
Every year I share Hanukkah cross stitch patterns, but it seems especially important this year to take a moment to reflect on the season of light and hope that Hanukkah is.
Stitch People has a cute Hanukkah freebie you can … Read More...
I’ve been working on a series of posts about ways to use leftover worsted weight yarn, and it seems to me that knit amigurumi is a great place to start. Not only is knitting little animals (or other things, … Read More...
Unveiling the Magic of Winter with 12 Snowman Holiday and Christmas Card Ideas
The winter season brings with it a canvas of pristine snow, frost-kissed landscapes, and the enchanting allure of snowmen. As we embrace the holiday spirit, what better … Read More...
If you have a classroom elf, it can be hard to come up with Elf on the Shelf
style ideas every day along with all the other things you have to do in the crazy runup to the holidays.
My … Read More...
I know it might not be feeling all that wintry where you are (we typically go back and forth a lot before it decides to solidly be winter where I live sometime in December) but if you want to tempt … Read More...
This sweet layout breaks the page into two sections with different pattern papers, adding the photos in a staggered row between them along with images and sentiments clustered around the pics and bottom layer. I spotted this design on the … Read More...
When I added writing a post about Christmas stocking knitting patterns to my list for November, I went back to look at some old pattern roundups to make sure I wasn’t repeating patterns and I had to laugh at myself … Read More...
The holiday season is synonymous with spreading joy and warmth, and what better way to convey your sentiments than through the art of handmade Christmas cards. The compilation explores a diverse range of techniques, from the timeless elegance of stamping … Read More...
I always feel a little weird sharing holiday patterns as early as I know I need to for people to be able to make them for the current year’s holiday season, but in this case we might already be too … Read More...
The past couple of years we haven’t put up a Christmas tree because we have cats that can’t be trusted. I’m thinking of getting a tabletop tree this year, but I also think it would be fun to craft a … Read More...
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 cheer … 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...
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...
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...
