Bernie Sanders — and the mittens he wore to the inauguration — are having a moment, with knitters re-creating the mitts and using the colorwork pattern to inspire other knit garments, from hats to socks to sweaters, and crocheters Read More ...
Stitch a Snowman Bookmark
This little snowman bookmark is the perfect thing to stitch on a wintry day so you’re all geared up for a snuggly day of reading.
It features the word snow and three little snowman faces, which you could make with Read More ...
Looking for a Stitchalong? This List Has You Covered
One of the fun things about crafting — especially in these times when we can’t physically get together with each other — is virtual events where people all make the same thing.
Stitchalongs are popular in most needle crafts and Read More ...
A Cross-Stitch Pattern to Celebrate the New Year
Well, that was some year we all just lived through, wasn’t it? If you want to mark the changing of the year in cross-stitch, check out this fun free pattern from Sassi Stitch.
It pretty much says it all: let’s Read More ...
Cross Stitch Tree Sampler is Perfect for Card Making
I know it’s a little late in the season to be talking about making holiday cards, but if you’re on the last-minute train (you can always blame the post office, right?) I think the trees from this sampler would be Read More ...
Buddy the Elf Cross Stitch Pattern
I feel like I’m the last adult on earth who has never watched “Elf” (ok, second to last, because I know my husband hasn’t either) but even I am familiar with Buddy’s feelings about the holiday and the best way Read More ...
Happy Llamakah Cross Stitch Pattern
As a knitter, I have a special fondness for llamas, and they creep into lots of different craft projects these days.
This Happy Llamakah cross stitch pattern from the Stranded Stitch puts a Hanukkah spin on the llama craze. It Read More ...
Get Lit Menorah Cross Stitch Pattern
Holiday greetings with a bit of snark to them are my favorite, so I couldn’t resist sharing this Get Lit menorah cross-stitch pattern from Basic Stitches Design.
It’s the perfect thing for someone who celebrates Hanukkah and has a sense Read More ...
Cross-Stitch Dreidel Hanukkah Pattern
I love dreidels. It’s a fun word to say, a fun song to sing, and a cool graphic element to add to all sorts of crafty projects.
This cross-stitch dreidel pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery is so lovely and Read More ...
Cross Stitch Gift Tags for Your Presents
It might not be feasible or even advisable to stitch a gift for everyone on your holiday list, but you can add a handmade spin without too much fuss with these super cute and easy cross-stitched gift tags.
Unlike a Read More ...