I learned to knit long before I learned how to crochet, so if you ask me the question is it easier to knit or crochet I will probably say knitting is easier.
But maybe it’s not for everyone.
I was … Read More...
Mazie the Amigurumi Cat
Meet Mazie, the amigurumi cat! She’s a sweetheart, ready to cuddle up with you all day long. Made with soft yarn and felt, this toy is fun and safe for children of all ages.
Sentro Knitting Machine Review
The Sentro Knitting Machine is a crank-powered knitting machine that allows you to make tubes and flat panels using worsted weight and lighter yarn.
It’s easy to set up — you just have to add the feet and the … Read More...
Summery Seashells Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know about you, but even though we’re barely into spring I’m totally ready for summer. Let’s jump ahead a bit with this summery seashell cross stitch pattern.
It features three pretty shells that you can stitch in colors … Read More...
How To Make a Knit Outerwear Vest for Barbie
Here’s a super cute and easy way to use up little scraps of yarn, and maybe to teach a Barbie-loving child how to knit.
The vests are worked in three little pieces — all rectangles — and shouldn’t take … Read More...
How to Draw a Daffodil
One of the most common flowers of springtime is the daffodil, and this easy drawing tutorial will help your budding artist to draw one.
It takes just seven steps (plus coloring) to make this flower. This would be a great … Read More...
Sunflower Mittens Knitting Pattern
This pretty pattern from Code of Mittens is an easy way to show your support for Ukrainian refugees.
The Sunflower Mittens knitting pattern features colorwork sunflowers around the wrist. Three colors are used in addition the main color.
Code of … Read More...
Stitch a Wordle Cross Stitch Design
Are you playing Wordle? It seems like everyone I know is, though I haven’t done it yet.
If you or someone you know is obsessed with this word puzzle game, grab this Word Game cross stitch pattern from Two Little … Read More...
Fun Family Easter Games
These “minute to win it” style Easter games are a lot of fun for families to play on Easter or to do in a classroom around Easter or for a spring party.
You don’t need a lot of supplies to … Read More...
Vintage Kitchen Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty and colorful vintage kitchen cross stitch pattern is the perfect thing to stitch up for your kitchen or pantry. The teapot, dishes and tools have a great retro look and the colors are so cute.
You could also … Read More...
Egg Pattern Mats for Easter and Spring
Real eggs are fun to decorate, and the egg shape is fun to decorate with patterns, stripes and colors, too.
These egg patterns mats from Picklebums are not only cute, you can use them in lots of different ways. Color … Read More...
Book Review: Conscious Crafts Knitting
Knitting is more than a way to make things, though it is great for that. It’s also a great way to relieve stress, connect with other people and express yourself.
Knitters Sicgmone Kludje and Vanessa Koranteng, founders of the Black … Read More...
Amigurumi Highland Bull
This little Amigurumi Highland Bull is a perfect springtime project. He is soft and cuddly, made with Bernat Blanket yarn, and 6 inches tall. The pattern works up quickly and is easy to follow! You can see the full … Read More...
Printable Spring Memory Cards
There are so many cute images associated with spring, from flowers to baby animals and insects. What better way to celebrate the things of spring than a fun printable memory matching game?
This game from Kiddy Charts has three pages … Read More...
Kikko Scarf Knitting Pattern to Bring You Good Fortune
The Kikko Skinny Scarf from Duke of Nikko is so pretty and has a lovely meaning behind it, too.
The hexagonal lace looks like tortoise shells, and turtles are a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan.
This pattern … Read More...
Tracing Line Eggs Printables
Tracing lines that follow different paths is a great way to practice pencil skills that will become important as kids learn to write. These printable eggs have different lines for kids to trace and are perfect for kids ages 3-7 … Read More...
Simple Beanie Knitting Pattern
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, or parts of the Northern Hemisphere where it’s not really warm yet, you might be looking for a super simple but stylish beanie that you can knit in flash to keep yourself or someone … Read More...
Pink is for Power Sweater for a Cause
Last year knitwear designer Melanie Berg was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her treatment was successful and now she’s a passionate advocate for screening and raising awareness of breast cancer, especially among younger women.
All of the proceeds from sales of … Read More...
Printable Spring Counting Puzzles
Puzzles that you can cut apart and that have numbers on them so they can be put back together are an easy way to introduce number sequencing to kids.
These printable puzzles from The Craft at Home Family have spring … Read More...
Peeps Easter Garland -Free Crochet Pattern
These cute crochet Peeps whip up quickly to create a festive garland to add to your Easter decorating. USe hem has gift tags hanging off Easter Baskets or string them along your porch.