We’ve just gotten back from a little beach vacation, which is just what we needed after being home for so much of the past year and a half.
If you’re not heading for the beach this year or just want … Read More...
Camping Printable Games for Your Outdoor Adventures
Whether your campsite is in the backyard, at a park, or even in your living room, these printable camping-themed games and activities are a lot of fun for kids and just might teach them something about the great outdoors.
Growing … Read More...
Knit Sweet Socks with a Pom-Pom Flourish
If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.
That’s what the Hop, … Read More...
Kaleidocycles: Paper Toys to Color and Fold
Have you ever heard of kaleidocycles or flextangles? These paper toys are printed with different images or patterns on different faces, so when you fold the paper in different ways it shows different designs.
Sort of like a kaleidoscope you … Read More...
Summer Subway Art Cross Stitch Pattern
This summer word art cross stitch pattern is super cute and looks like it would be fun to stitch.
It includes lots of summery words in fun colors and fonts, as well as summer icons like a sand castle, grill … Read More...
Knit a Bunny Blanket for a Kid to Wear
The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.
I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More...
Leaf Lace Tee Knitting Pattern
I love simple knits in the summer, but there’s no reason you can’t add a little fun detail. Or in this case a whole panel of fun details.
This leaf lace tee from Knitatude is a pretty simple, relaxed and … Read More...
Love Flamingo Cross Stitch Pattern
This flamingo bringing a message of love would be fun to stitch for an engagement party, wedding or newlywed’s housewarming.
The hearts and the word love stitched in different fonts are all the same color on the original but you … Read More...
Mosaic Knitting Patterns
Mosaic knitting is a fun knitting technique that looks more complicated than it is. Using two colors in alternating rows or rounds, strategically slipping stitches produces the color pattern.
It’s a technique I’ve been seeing a lot more of over … Read More...
Book Review: Follow the Flock
Humans and animals have grown up together and influenced each other in ways obvious and less so. Sally Coulthard explores the connections between sheep and people throughout history in her book Follow the Flock: How Sheep Shaped Civilization
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The … Read More...
Mandala Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty floral butterfly is sure to bring a blast of color to any room you stitch it for.
It uses 11 colors (which you could change up to be more tonal than rainbow if you like) and comes out … Read More...
At-Home Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Our local library usually does an amazing summer reading program, complete with special events, free books and lots of fun prizes for kids who participate (we won a free birthday party one year!).
Of course things are different this year, … Read More...
Make Your Own Simple Summer Knit Top
I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.
The Plain Summer V Top … Read More...
Dinosaur Algorithm Coloring Page
Most of the time when we think of coding we think of using a computer, but the basics of coding are just a series of instructions that need to be followed in order.
Teaching kids about algorithms can be done … Read More...
American Flag Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
American flags are always a fun crafting motif, and what better way to spend the holiday weekend than stitching an American flag bookmark?
This one from CyberStitchers says flag between the flags but you could also make it say USA … Read More...
Knit a Single Color Argyle-Style Vest
Argyle is a classic fabric pattern that includes diamonds and intersecting lines worked in different colors. It’s a bit of a challenge to make in knitting, but this Argyle Sweater Vets from Originally Lovely takes the graphic elements of argyle … Read More...
How to Make Cross-Stitch Earrings
I think most crafters like to show off the fact that they are crafters, but that can be difficult with some crafts that don’t lend themselves to garment making. Cross-stitch, for example, isn’t usually used on a lot of things … Read More...
Jackalope Mitts Knitting Pattern
Mythical creatures are a lot of fun, and these jackalope mitts from Jacquline Rivera are a great way to show off your love for unreal animals.
The top side of the mitt features half a jackalope face so that when … Read More...
Hibiscus Cross Stitch Pattern
Nothing says summer like lush, bright flowers, and this hibiscus cross-stitch pattern from Crosstitch.com is a great one for bringing that summer feeling home all year.
It’s 114 by 145 stitches, or about 8 by 10 on 14-count fabric. It … Read More...
Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
When it comes to knitting for babies, one of the most popular items to make is baby booties. They are small and quick to knit, making them perfect for those last minute baby shower gifts or for when you just … Read More...