As much as we would like it to be otherwise, in the northern part of the world it’s still pretty cold a lot of places this time of year. So a Valentine’s Day gift that also helps to keep them … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Animal Crafts for Kids
It feels like hearts are everywhere in February, and they’re fun in the art area or as a craft idea you can do with kids at home.
Crafty Morning has a great collection of heart-shaped animal crafts that are easy … Read More...
A Romantic Sweater Perfect for Layering
I’ve lately been loving wearing dresses with sweaters on top. I think it gives me the feeling that it will be the right weather for dresses again but I still get to be warm because I added a sweater.
The … Read More...
A Roundup of Heart Cross Stitch Patterns
I know I have shared a few of these before, but I wanted to share this full roundup of heart cross stitch patterns from Red Gate Stitchery for those who might not have seen them.
There’s a lot of good … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Tiny Heart Facecloths to Knit
Little scrubby face pads are great for a lot of uses including removing makeup and face washing, but they aren’t so great for the environment.
I’ve been meaning to knit some for myself, and this pattern for a tiny washcloth … Read More...
DIY Crochet Watermelon Necklace
A juicy summer crochet project that is the perfect make for hot days. It can be made using jewellery findings for a more glitzy look or simply with cord to give it a boho appearance. The finished crochet project is … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Number Puzzles
These printable Valentine’s Day number puzzles from A Dab of Glue Will Do are super cute and great for little learners working on the concept of different ways numbers can be presented.
Each puzzle shows the number, the corresponding number … Read More...
Knit a Tiny Child Baby Yoda from the Mandalorian
This wee baby Yoda (aka the child) knitting pattern from Marny Kindness is so cute and quick to stitch up. It uses mini skeins in four colors for his body, facial features, cloak and carrier.
She used DK weight yarn … Read More...
Easy To Make Pom Pom Rug
Use pom poms to create a cute and personalized rug home decor or gift. This is a simple project that older kids will be able to do on their own and younger kids can do with the help of an … Read More...
Stitch a Fun Mesh Cowl
The Geo Mesh Cowl by Xandy Peters looks like a triangular scarf but is actually an easy-to-wear cowl. The tip is worked flat and then stitches are added and joined in the round to make it into a cowl.
The … Read More...
A Simple Cardigan to Get You Through the Year
Because I’m pretty much always cold, I often end up wearing multiple layers, including a couple of sweaters at a time (usually a handknit and a storebought sweater, with a long-sleeved shirt for good measure).
The Spring Birch cardigan from … Read More...
Stitch a Spring Wreath
The sweet little flowers on this spring wreath are a great reminder that spring is coming soon.
The pastel colors are super cute but you can stitch them in any colors you like to suit your decor or mood.
This … Read More...
Slow Falling Hearts Sensory Bottle
Sensory bottles are fun any time of year, and ones with a holiday theme add an extra special touch.
This slow falling hearts sensory bottle from Rhythms of Play is really cute and easy to make for one or many.… Read More...
Dream of Spring with these Snowdrops in a Bottle
Where I live the weather is giving us the promise that spring is coming one day only to be rainy and cold the next. Maybe the best we can do right now is to stitch something pretty to remind us … Read More...
Knit a Heart-Shaped Dishcloth
I love all things heart-shaped this time of year (and really any time), and this cute little heart shaped dishcloth I designed a couple of years ago is a good one.
Use it as a dishcloth, add it to a … Read More...
Building Paper Heart Structures
Here’s an easy Valentine’s STEM project you can put together at home or do as a class project.
Buggy and Buddy has the template to cut out strips of different lengths and make them into hearts. Then kids can stack … Read More...
Book Review: Harry Potter Knitting Magic
This book has been in my house for a while and I’ve been super excited to share it with you but wanted to wait until it was officially out, which it is now.
Years ago there was an unofficial Harry … Read More...
Waterproof Crochet Coasters
Water saturates fiber yarn, creating coasters from waterproof yarn prevents a soggy coaster. These coasters are crochet from waterproof Jelly Yarn. Quick and easy to crochet, these coasters are festive and brighten the table display. Get the full pattern … Read More...
Pattern Block Heart for Valentine’s Day
When my daughter was younger she (and I) loved playing with pattern blocks or tanagram blocks, and they don’t have to be just for little kids when you get into more detailed pictures that you can make with the blocks.… Read More...
Bonbon Reversible Cardigan Pattern
Simple designs are great for learning or when you just want a project to be completed quickly.
The Bonbon cardigan from Knitting with Chopsticks is a raglan cardigan knitting pattern worked from the collar down. Minimal shaping is involved so … Read More...