This articulated leprechaun puppet from Red Ted Art is a fun addition to the classroom or home art or sensory space for St. Patrick’s Day.
I love how the brads go right where there should be buttons on his little … Read More...
Three Hearts Mittens Knitting Pattern
I’ve been looking at patterns from designers from Ukraine (because in addition to sending monetary donations to relief organizations, buying patterns can give designers a little income boost at a time when they could probably use it) and I found … Read More...
Knit a Modern Mudcloth Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Modern Mudcloth Sweater from Chinua “Chin” Matthews is such a work of art. Inspired by the mud cloth traditionally made by the Malian people, the sweater features allover colorwork in black and white, which are common colors found in … Read More...
How to Help Cross-stitchers in Ukraine
The news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has left a lot of people wondering what they can do to support Ukrainians during this terrible time. While of course giving money directly to relief agencies is always a great way … Read More...
Learn How to Knit Cables with This Hat Knitting Pattern
Are you afraid of cables? I know a lot of newer knitters are because they look so intricate and difficult, but they really aren’t hard at all. Once you understand that cables are just a way of working stitches in … Read More...
A Week of Read Across America Activities
Looking for fun ways to add reading-related activities to your classroom plans for Read Across America week? (Or any other time?) These ideas from Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher make it easy.
She’s got five days of ideas … Read More...
Free Lacy Sock Knitting Pattern
Socks are super fun to knit for a lot of reasons, but one of my favorite things about socks is that they give you a chance to learn new skills or try new stitch patterns on a small scale.
This … Read More...
How to Host a Book Tasting in Your Classroom
With Read Across America Day coming up, it’s a great time to think about fun reading related activities to do in the classroom. Getting kids to read more and encouraging them to find new books to love is so important, … Read More...
Grow a Rainbow Crystal Experiments
Whether for St. Patrick’s Day or spring, rainbows are everywhere this time of year. Add a little STEM to your study of rainbow by growing a crystal rainbow.
The Homespun Hydrangea has all the details on how to make borax … Read More...
Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Cards
Making a cross-stitched card for a special mom in your life is so much better than buying one from the store, am I right?
This set of four floral designs from Lucy Heaton is great for Mother’s Day, birthdays or … Read More...
Paint a Pretty Sweater with the Watercolored Pullover
Sometimes the yarn choice makes as much of an impact in a project as the design itself. Tif Neilan’s Watercolored Pullover is a project like that.
It uses light bulky to bulky weight yarn with colorwork done in two colors … Read More...
Mixed Media Cross Stitch Project
I love the look of cross stitch on paper. It’s such an easy way to add an unexpected look to a little project.
This Stitched Fridas project idea from Stampington uses just a little bit of cross stitching in a … Read More...
Book Review: Knit 2 Socks in 1
The idea of second sock syndrome is kind of a cliche among knitters. The idea is that once you’ve knit one sock you lose interest in the pattern and never complete the second (or have to force yourself to complete … Read More...
Simple Woman’s Hoodie Knitting Pattern
There’s something about a hoodie that just makes you feel warm and cozy. When you knit a hoodie it’s a step up from a hooded sweatshirt in terms of warmth and feeling pulled together.
And when you make that hoddie … Read More...
Fake It Till You Make It Cross Stitch Pattern
We’ve probably all heard the advice to fake it ’til you make it.
It’s really good advice, and if you need a reminder, you can stitch one up for yourself! This pattern from Faber Cross Stitch uses 5 colors of … Read More...
The Grain Headband Knitting Pattern
The twisted knit or crocheted headband is a trend that’s been hanging on for a few years, and I really like it. Wide ones like The Grain Headband from Mirella Moments are great because you can use them to keep … Read More...
Celebrating Mardi Gras in the Classroom
A lot of Mardi Gras crafts and activities are great for younger kids, but they leave older kids out of the fun. This post from Teach Hub talks about the history of Mardi Gras and offers educational ideas that older … Read More...
Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
While the reputation for Mardi Gras among adults is not very kid-friendly, most kids like the symbols of Mardi Gras such as masks, beads and the colors purple, green and gold.
Using Mardi Gras as a hook for activities in … Read More...
Easy Knit Vests are Officially My Favorite
I went a long time without knitting a vest or wearing a vest. I don’t really know why, because once I had one knit vest (which only ended up being a vest because I was too lazy to knit sleeves … Read More...
Tips for Stitching with Silk Thread
I mostly only do cross stitch with regular cotton embroidery floss, which is widely available in a lot of colors, easy to work with a durable.
But for a really special project it can be fun to use other options, … Read More...