This is an easy to follow crochet pattern to make a little amigurumi piglet using Bernat Blanket yarn. The pattern works up quickly and makes a cuddly stuffed animal. The finished pig is 3 inches tall and 7 inches … Read More...
Stranger Things Season 4 Cross Stitch Pattern
My husband and I finally finished watching the latest season of Stranger Things, which of course sent me on a hunt for crafts related to the latest installment of the show.
I found this Vecna cross stitch pattern from … Read More...
Still Time to Knit Summer Shorts
If you’re in the summer half of the world you might be wondering when is a good time to switch from summer knitting to fall and winter knitting.
I don’t think we’re there quite yet, because you still have time … Read More...
Summer Escape Room for Kids
It’s almost the end of summer where I live, but there’s still time to squeeze in a bit of fun (and hey, we’ve still got weekends with kids who need to be entertained, right?).
This escape room plan from Teaching … Read More...
How Do You Read a Knitting Pattern?
If you’re new to knitting, the language of knitting patterns might seem totally foreign to you, but there are common things you can find in well-written knitting patterns that make it easier to read and follow the knitting pattern so … Read More...
Delightful Sweater Knitting Pattern
It’s the little details that make a design delightful, and the Delightful sweater by Yanwen Qian includes little details that make a big difference.
This top down pattern is mostly Stockinette Stitch but those sweet little cuffs worked in a … Read More...
Treasure Trove Trio Cross Stitch Pattern
There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?
Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an … Read More...
That ’70s Kitchen Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this sweet retro kitchen design from Tiny Modernist! It features all sorts of cute kitchen accessories you might recognize if you were around in the 1970s and ’80s. There are old-school teapots and mixing bowls, even a fondue … Read More...
A Colorful Way to Knit a Shawl
I once knit part of a scarf with little odd balls of yarn, and every time I changed color I also changed stitch pattern.
That’s the exact idea behind the Color Adventure Shawl, designed by Tonia Lyons, but instead … Read More...
Dot Marker Pattern Printables
I used to love dot markers when my daughter was little. They’re fat, so they are great for little hands, and they’re an easy way to make patterns.
3 Dinosaurs has printable dot marker pattern pages you can get when … Read More...
Teacher Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t really want to admit it, but it’s back to school time where I live. If you’re a teacher and want to make something cute for your room — or you want to stitch a thank you gift for … Read More...
This May Be the Perfect Summer Cardigan Pattern
This one might be better for people who are heading into summer rather than those closer to winter, unless you knit really fast, but I couldn’t help but share what looks to me like the ideal cardigan to knit for … Read More...
Pop-It Challenge Cards
If you have kids at home or in the classroom who are into Pop-It
, these challenge cards from Teach Me Mommy are a fun way to add a little enrichment to this sensory toy.
The printables show different patterns … Read More...
Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Even when it’s hot outside, sometimes you need to wear socks. Ankle socks are a great option to wear with sneakers when it’s hot outside, and these are super easy to knit with self-striping (or solid) yarn.
This pair … Read More...
Kawaii Burger Cross Stitch Pattern
Kawaii characters are always cute, but there’s something extra cute about kawaii food. I’m not sure what it is but food turned into a character is just irresistible.
This Kawaii burger cross stitch pattern was designed by Mary Winkler and … Read More...
Striped Textured Hat Baby Knitting Pattern
Everyone needs a cute knit hat, but it’s even more true for babies, who need that extra bit of help keeping their temperature regulated. The good news is hats are super simple and fast to knit and every baby looks … Read More...
Kittenish Tank Knitting Pattern
Want to add a little boxy gingham style to your wardrobe? The Kittenish Tank from Tina Tse Knits might be just the thing.
This fun colorwork top uses two colors of sport or heavy fingering weight yarn. It is … Read More...
Make Way for Ducklings Alphabet Game
Make Way for Ducklings is a classic children’s book about people helping ducks find a new home in Boston. If you’ve never read it, you should, but basically it’s about a long line of ducks walking around and messing things … Read More...
Collage Alien and Monster Craft
I love a good collage, and it’s all the more fun when you can add found objects, happy trash, paint, cut out shapes and whatever else you have on hand to your creations.
This collage alien and monster activity from … Read More...
Stunning Kaleidoscope Tile Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern for a kaleidoscope tile is so pretty! It definitely isn’t a beginner pattern but it would so be worth it to stitch this up in your favorite colors.
The pattern is 33 cm square, which is … Read More...