In terms of light it’s said that black is the absence of color, but when it comes to making black paint or markers, lots of colors go into the mix.
You can discover the different colors of black with this … Read More...
Textured Knitting Adds Depth to this Hat/Cowl Duo
Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More...
How to Make an Articulated Skeleton Hand
Skeletons are everywhere this time of year, so why not use them to foster a bit of learning beyond singing “The Skeleton Dance”?
These instructions for making an articulated skeleton hand are a little complex for younger kids, but grade … Read More...
Get Colorfully Cozy with the Bonfire Cowl Knitting Pattern
Xandy Peters is always doing amazing things with colors, and their Bonfire Cowl is a fun but relatively easy way to use up a bunch of scraps without making a project that looks too “scrappy.”
The trick is making magic … Read More...
Make Mine with Sprinkles Doughnut Cross Stitch Pattern
This doughnut cross-stitch pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery looks just about good enough to eat, and the beaded sprinkles are an adorable choice (though of course optional if you’re not into sprinkles).
The finished project is 35 stitches square … Read More...
Chevron Stripes Give This Cowl Knitting Pattern Bandana Style
The Out to Lunch cowl from Maya Gooding looks like a bandana when you wear it because of the v-shaped stripes, but it’s so much easier to wear because it’s a loop instead of a triangle.
This pattern uses DK … Read More...
Elizabeth Crochet Bonding Squares
Simple crochet bonding squares that even beginners can do! Place one square with the precious little one in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the other with the baby’s parent(s) and then swapped them every 12 – 24 hours … Read More...
Play with Color in this Retro Scarf Blanket Knitting Pattern
This is one of those projects it’s a little difficult to know what to call it. It’s sort of like a giant scarf (the pattern calls it a blanket scarf). Or maybe a smallish shawl? A stole? I don’t know, … Read More...
Chevron Tapestry Crochet Clutch – Free Pattern
This cute tapestry crochet clutch crochet pattern is a perfect “on-the-go” accessory, designed to fit the essentials. And best of all it’s a free pattern! This fold-over clutch is has a really simple colorwork pattern repeat. So, if you are … Read More...
Bulky Pumpkin Beanie Knitting Pattern
If Christmas jammie photo shoots can be a thing, I declare that the whole family in handknit pumpkin hats photo shoots should also be a thing.
And once you knit one of these chunky/super bulky pumpkin hats from Cait Sporleder … Read More...
Halloween Potion Science Lab
Halloween is the perfect time to do some spooky science in the form of “potion making.”
Science Sparks has a great roundup of Halloween science activities, from the classic vinegar and baking soda explosions to chia seed “spider slime” and … Read More...
Dancing Skeletons Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know what dance these skeletons are doing but it looks like they are having a good time.
This pattern from Cross Stitch For You is worked all in one color, and you could totally just stitch one skeleton … Read More...
Inside-Out Witch Doll Knitting Pattern
Inside out dolls are so fun to play with, and they’re interesting to knit, too.
This Halloween witch is a pumpkin on one side and a witch on the other, and cute whichever way you look at her.
The design … Read More...
Many People Have Eaten Here…
This snarky kitchen cross stitch seems a little like a Halloween decoration, but of course you can keep it up all year or gift it (as a “gag” gift?) to a friend who is not the best at cooking.
Note: … Read More...
Ghost Rockets STEM Project
Kids love things that explode and/or fly, and these ghost rockets from Mom Brite are a fun Halloween STEM project that does a little bit of both.
Using film canisters (she has a link to buy them in case you … Read More...
Knit Spiderweb Pillow
Spider webs are nature’s own Halloween decorations, and this cool pattern allows you to knit your own to make a pillow, wall hanging or other decoration for the season.
The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn from the center … Read More...
Calling All Witches Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute little coven is all ready for you to stitch up for Halloween.
The All the Witches pattern from Tiny Modernist features four witches and their cauldron of brew. They each have a spooky item to help them with … Read More...
Who Needs to Knit an Owl?
Honestly, the answer is probably no one needs to knit an owl, but that’s not exactly the point, is it?
These adorable owls would be perfect for you fall and winter decor. I doubt you’ll be able to resist making … Read More...
Glow in the Dark Egg Experiment
If you’ve been around the kids’ learning activity world for a while, you’ve probably seen experiments involving dissolving the shell of an egg. (If you haven’t, soaking an egg in vinegar dissolves the shell but the membrane stay intact, giving … Read More...
Mad Hatter Cat Cross Stitch Pattern
I guess Alice in Wonderland isn’t really a Halloween story but some of the characters can be a little creepy, so it fits.
This Mad Hatter cross-stitch pattern reimagines the hatter as a cat, which, why not?
It’s a really … Read More...