I know not all kids are going to in-person school right now, so despite the title of the book, these crafty activities would be great for doing when kids need a little break from the computer or after physical school … Read More...
Lucky Day Cross Stitch Pattern
This St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch pattern is a little different from others you might see because instead of leprechauns and rainbows there’s a cat and a mouse decked in green with rainbow-colored sprinkles.
This design is from Happiness is … Read More...
3-D Shamrock Knitting Pattern
This time of year there’s clover everywhere, and clover and shamrocks (is there a difference?) are fun motifs for knitting and other crafts.
This 3-D knit shamrock from Inanna’s Knitting is really cute and a great way to practice some … Read More...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by Maori Weaving
The Whatu Shawl by Francoise Danoy is a lovely little triangle and a great project to throw over your shoulders as the weather starts to warm.
The design is inspired by weaving techniques used in the M?ori tradition. Danoy says … Read More...
A Great Basic Sweater to Add to Your Wardrobe
Fancy colorwork and cabled sweaters are all well and good, but sometimes (most of the time for me) you really just want something simple you can knock out without too much trouble and wear with everything.
The Calliope sweater from … Read More...
Printable Activities for Dr. Seuss Books
Need something easy to pair with a book for Dr. Seuss week? Tot Schooling has got you covered.
She’s got 25 free printable activities that can be paired with Seuss books, so you can read a book and do the … Read More...
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch
Shamrocks are a classic design for St. Patrick’s Day and this design by David Jackson for Camus International Ltd.
He says it can be stitched on a 5 by 5 inch piece of fabric. It uses five colors. You could … Read More...
Easy Activities for Seuss Week
The first week in March is often celebrated as Seuss Week, and March 2 is Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
It’s a great time to pull out some of his books and pair them with … Read More...
Easy Button-Front Vest Knitting Pattern
I have recently become kind of obsessed with knit vests. Maybe it’s because the warmer weather is finally creeping in after all the snow, or maybe it’s because of all the snow (I discovered I love piling on a vest … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch Pattern
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in stitching with this fun design from Celtic Hobbies.
A leprechaun is relaxing next to his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
The pattern uses 14 colors and looks to be 100 by … Read More...
Moonstone Plaid Blanket Knitting Pattern
I guess spring is actually only a few weeks away by the calendar, but it definitely feels like winter isn’t done with us yet.
I’m still feeling the urge to knit sweaters and cozy socks, and while I don’t need … Read More...
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Word Search
Word searches are a fun way to build recognition of words and teach kids some new vocabulary, and that’s especially true around holidays.
The Artisan Life has a cute St. Patrick’s Day word search you can print in color or … Read More...
Easy Mug Rug Knitting Pattern
The other day I sewed a mug rug because we’ve been having tea in the afternoons while the weather has been cold, and it’s nice to have a special place for my cup (and, let’s admit it, a cookie).
But … Read More...
Cozy Cocoa House Cross Stitch Pattern
I have to admit when I first saw this design on Instagram I didn’t even realize it was a house.
Then I went to the Wild Olive website to check it out and saw the name, and then I saw … Read More...
Fun Shorty Socks Knitting Pattern
I have only ever knit a couple of pairs of shorty socks, because I’m convinced I don’t wear socks much when the weather is warm.
That’s completely untrue, though. I love socks all the time, and short socks are not … Read More...
Lego Mats for Winter
Building with Legos is great for encouraging fine-motor skills and following directions.
These simple winter Lego mats are great for kids to practice following a design, and they can also get in a little math by counting the number of … Read More...
Snow Science Experiments
The snow is finally melting here, but there’s still time to do some fun snow science experiments with your little learners.
From learning about whether snow sinks or floats to trying to build an igloo or seeing whose snowman lasts … Read More...
Knit Along with Malabrigo: Temperance Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love Malabrigo yarns, and am actually knitting a project with one of them right now.
If you’ve been hoarding a few colors of Malabrigo Sock, or looking for a reason to buy some, you might want to check out … Read More...
I am Not a Cat Cross Stitch Patterns
Cross-stitchers love a good meme, so it was only a matter of time before some stitchers turned the “I’m not a cat” lawyer into stitchable art.
Here are some patterns you can stitch up for your favorite lawyer/cat/meme aficionado, all … Read More...
Double Knit Blanket Knitting Pattern
I am doing all that I can to stay warm this week and looking at all sorts of patterns for warm things I wish I could speed knit to get through the current cold snap.
This double knit blanket knitting … Read More...