These easy Easter sewing patterns are perfect for stitchers of any skill level to decorate for spring. For a family that doesn’t really celebrate Easter I feel like I’ve done a lot of Easter crafting through the years, and there is just so much cute stuff it’s kind of impossible to resist! Easter Basket Sewing […]
Little Easter Basket Knitting Pattern
I was looking at my Easter knitting patterns the other day, and I was reminded of this little Easter basket knitting pattern that I remembered making but I couldn’t remember when or what website it was for. I searched around for it and realized it was on About, but the page for it doesn’t exist […]
How to Add Pockets to Pants
I decided this winter I wanted to add pockets to pants I own that didn’t already have pockets — mostly the fleece lounge pants that I wear all the time because I work from home. It turns out it’s really easy to add pockets to pants that have a seam along the outside, and now […]
Add Duplicate Stitch to Knitting Projects
Duplicate stitch is one of those things that I don’t use that often but whenever I do I’m reminded of how much I like it. It’s an easy way to add little details to a knitting project after the knitting is done. You can also use it to stitch larger graphics so you don’t have […]
How to Crochet Straight Edges with Stacked Stitches
A big complaint a lot of crocheters have is that it’s really hard to crochet straight edges, especially as your stitches get taller. That’s because when we chain at the beginning of a row, it doesn’t look or stand up the same way as a normal stitch would, which makes the edge wavy and uneven. […]
How to Make a Twisted Headband on a Knitting Machine (Sentro or Addi)
It’s easy to make a twisted headband on a knitting machine, whether you have a Sentro or an Addi. They’re super cozy and quick to make, and they make great gifts, too. I decided to give myself bangs pretty arbitrarily a few years ago, and I decided just as abruptly that I’m ready to grow […]
Easy Embroidery Sampler Project
This easy embroidery sampler project is more of an idea than a pattern: mix up a bunch of basic embroidery stitches on a piece of fabric and make it into a little bag, pillow, or just keep as a practice piece. Prepping the Fabric Before we get started stitching, you’ll need some fabric. This blue […]