Shrinky Dinks are a classic craft from my childhood but kids these days still find them fun to watch as they shrink in the oven.
This simple keychain craft from Projects with Kids is great for Father’s Day, and it … Read More...
Father’s Day Love Cross Stitch Pattern
This Father’s Day word art cross stitch pattern is a super sweet way to share the love with dad. There are words for dad along with words that relate to being a dad, all in the shape of a heart.… Read More...
Nature Resist Tie Dye Shirts
Projects that involve natural materials are great to do any time of year, but they’re especially fun if you’re looking for summer camp crafts or things to do with kids while they are home for the summer.
These nature resist … Read More...
A Cabled Vest to Knit for Any Time of Year
All this talk of tank tops and summer vacations might make you think I’ve forgotten about our southern neighbors who are heading into winter right now. Of course I try to mix up the seasons of patterns throughout the year … Read More...
Father’s Day Beer Cross Stitch Pattern
If you have a dad in your life who likes beer or is a home brewer, you might want to wish them a Hoppy Father’s Day with this cross stitch design by LaHooplaCo.
The design fits in a 4-inch hoop … Read More...
A Father’s Day Cross Stitch Pattern for the Gardener
Dads often get lumped into having certain interests, like home repair, or grilling, but dads can be into a lot of different things, just like anyone else.
If you have a dad or know a dad who likes to garden, … Read More...
Sweetheart Ribbed Top Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a shirt with a different kind of V-neck, and this one has a fun neckline, too.
The Sweetheart Ribbed Top from Friday Knits Designs has a neckline similar to a sweetheart neckline in sewing. … Read More...
The Perfect Cardigan to Knit fro Your Getaway
I pack sweaters no matter where I’m traveling. Even if we’re going to the beach, odds are good there’s going to be a windy evening walk on which I will want to be wearing a sweater.
Something like the Getaway … Read More...
Knit a Top with a Little V
Not every summer top has to be a tank top. The Mini Vee Tee by Nicole ThorsonKnits is a pretty simple top worked in fingering weight yarn that has a cute little cutout at the neckline that looks more like … Read More...
Knit a Fun Cowl Bandana
I feel like I’ve been seeing a lot of these cowl bandana knitting patterns lately. It’s a fun shape because it combines the ease of wearing of a cowl with having a little more room to play with patterns that … Read More...
Memorial Day Cross Cross Stitch Pattern
Memorial Day in the United States is a day to remember and honor soldiers who didn’t make it home. This lovely cross cross-stitch pattern from Daily Cross Stitch is a nice way to remember and honor those servicepeople any time … Read More...
Memorial Day Word Search Printable
Memorial Day is a special holiday in the United Sates that honors soldiers who have died in service to the country. (This is different from Veterans’ Day, which honors all who have served in the military.)
This Memorial Day word … Read More...
Stay Cool with the April Top Knitting Pattern
This fun knit top adds a lot of texture to your summer knitting projects. The April Top from Luciana Lopez for Manos del Uruguay features an easy repeating geometric pattern and a split hem.
It’s worked both flat and in … Read More...
The Knit Cover Up for All Your Summer Adventures
Summer knitting doesn’t have to be all about tank tops and T-shirts. This knit cover up is long and lacy and lots of fun to knit and to wear.
The Lion Brand Truboo used in the Coastline Cover Up is … Read More...
Rainbow Mandala Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know if it’s summer or Pride coming on, but this time of year I always want to craft more rainbows.
This rainbow mandala cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Quest could of course be stitched in fewer colors. … Read More...
Scrape Painted Poppies for Memorial Day
This pretty poppy craft is great for kids to make for Memorial Day, Remembrance Day, ANZAC Day or any other day to honor and remember fallen members of the military. You can also make it when poppies are in bloom … Read More...
Knit a Classic Dish Towel
Just yesterday my husband said something to me about the knit washcloths and towels in our kitchen being better for big messes than the storebought ones. (He was cleaning up quite a mess as we’re having tile flooring installed and … Read More...
Printable Summer Activity Calendars
If you’re a teacher looking for resources to send home with parents with ideas for educational and fun things to do with kids over the summer or a parent looking for the same, these printable activity sheets from Growing Book … Read More...
Books Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty books cross-stitch pattern would be really cute to make for a teacher appreciation or end of year gift, or for a student who is graduating.
In this 41 by 39 stitch pattern there are a whopping 25 colors, … Read More...
Slip Stitches Add Fun to This Tank Top Knitting Pattern
I make no apologies for the fact that I’m going to be sharing a lot of tank top knitting patterns here for a while. Where I live we went from the cool and rainy part of spring straight into 90 … Read More...
