Learn how to knit intarsia and toast the season with this easy to knit Christmas tree coffee cup cozy. For this design you’ll follow a colorwork chart for the tree, which you can embellish as you like before sewing into a sleeve to fit your travel coffee cup. Easy Intarsia Knitting Pattern Intarsia is a […]
Simple Crochet Ball Christmas Ornament
I’ve gotten more into crochet this year, so I wanted to make a crochet ball Christmas ornament (or a bunch!) for holiday decor. We have cats who still act like kittens, so to be honest they may be crochet cat toys, but who am I to judge? Making a Crochet Ball Christmas Ornament The good […]
Easy Mosaic Cowl Knitting Pattern
Mosaic knitting is so much fun, and you can learn how to do it — and make a great gift! — with this easy mosaic cowl knitting pattern. This pattern was part of the 2022 Christmas in July blog hop. All About Mosaic Knitting Mosaic knitting is a kind of slip stitch knitting popularized by […]
Easy Upcycled Christmas Ornament
We decided this year not to put up a Christmas tree (because we have kittens who are very much like toddlers in the sense of wanting to put everything in their mouths), but for a little holiday cheer I made this upcycled Christmas ornament. Mine is made from a piece of old jeans and some […]
Make an Easy Grinch Craft for Kids
A couple of years ago I was tasked with coming up with a craft for the girl’s Grinch-themed class Christmas party, so I had them make this easy Grinch craft using a spoon. It wasn’t my idea, of course. Like any good crafter I searched Pinterest for some quick and easy ideas. I needed something […]
Celebrate the Season with These DIY Advent Calendars
DIY advent calendars are a great way to celebrate the season in a crafty way and to build family traditions that can last for years. Affiliate links included for your convenience. When I was a kid we had an advent calendar that I remember as being a piece of felt that maybe had some kind […]
Sew a Softie with the Kids for the Holidays
The other day I shared with you my Christmas tree softie, which I made myself but would be great for kids to make, or even for a group of kids to do together as they learn embroidery stitches. A bunch of my blogger friends have been sharing their own holiday-themed sew a softie projects, which […]