Want to learn how to make dyes for your yarn with food waste?
Let me show you a step by step process of how to dye fabric and yarn with avocado dye. It’s a great way to dye your … Read More...
Sanders Cowl Knitting Pattern
We have been having so much fun with all the Bernie Sanders inspired knitting patterns lately, and I could not resist adding one of my own to the mix.
The Sanders Cowl uses four colors of yarn and is worked … Read More...
A Lesson Plan for the Inaugural Poem
Most people I know were stunned — in a good way — by the inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman. Her poise was astonishing for someone so young, and her words were stirring in just the way we needed in that moment.… Read More...
A Hat to Knit for Your Sweetheart or Yourself
Hearts are fun to knit any time of year, but since it’s usually cold in February you might as well knit a heart-covered hat to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This one, the Sweetheart Hat from ReLo_Designs is super sweet, with hearts … Read More...
Be My Valentine Cross Stitch
This cute little Be My Valentine design from Lizzie Kate would be great to stitch and mount on a card to give to someone special.
It uses seven colors of thread and is 57 by 28 stitches. This would be … Read More...
Lacy Legwarmer Knitting Pattern
Legwarmers have a bad reputation as being totally ’80s or an accessory that only dancers really need. But legwarmers actually are a great way to keep your legs a little warmer underneath jeans (or pajama pants for that matter) or … Read More...
Black History Month Puzzle Pieces
These Black History Month puzzles from Look We’re Learning are a great way to get kids learning about historical figures they might not know about yet.
The set includes politicians like John Lewis and Barack Obama, artists like Billie Holiday … Read More...
Bernie Sanders Cross-Stitch Patterns
Bernie Sanders — and the mittens he wore to the inauguration — are having a moment, with knitters re-creating the mitts and using the colorwork pattern to inspire other knit garments, from hats to socks to sweaters, and crocheters … Read More...
Knit a Chubby Little Heart for Your Valentine
I love heart knitting patterns (and have written about a bunch of them in the past), and this cute little chubby heart pattern from Nancy Ricci is another great one to add to your list.
She says she found a … Read More...
More Bernie Mitten Inspired Knits
After nearly a dozen Bernie Mitten knitting patterns popped up in a matter of days, knitters are now getting into other projects inspired by those now-iconic mitts. Lots of patterns are now available on Etsy also.
They actually have a … Read More...
Simply Chic Buffalo Plaid Fingerless Gloves
These Simply Chic Buffalo Plaid Fingerless Gloves are both warm and stylish. Designed with the eye-catching plaid stitch, you are sure to turn heads in this beautiful winter accessory! Use colors and/or embellish with buttons of your choice to create … Read More...
More Bernie Mittens Knitting Patterns
Knitters are quick to jump on a fiber-related theme, and since I shared the Bernie mittens colorwork chart yesterday I’ve seen more than half a dozen more Bernie mittens knitting patterns pop up on Raverly and elsewhere. Let’s take a … Read More...
Printable Ox Headband to Celebrate the Year of the Ox
As we approach the Year of the Ox, it can be fun to throw in some Chinese New Year crafts and activities to help your kids learn about the holiday.
(If you need help with the basics of the Lunar … Read More...
A Bitch in Time Offers Salty Cross-Stitch Patterns
If you’re the sort of person to be turned off or offended by a cross-stitch book called A Bitch in Time
, you should probably move on from this review right now.
It’s a book full of 30 snarky cross-stitch … Read More...
Knit Bernie’s Mittens from the Inauguration
If you watched the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (or have been on the Internet any time since) you’ve seen, and maybe fallen in love with, the mittens worn by Bernie Sanders at the event.
His brown Fair … Read More...
Dive into Your Stash for a Colorful Scarf
January is a great time to contemplate your stash, and if you’ve got some odd balls you want to use up, the Stash Dive Scarf from Summer Lee is a great option.
Her version used worsted and fingering weight yarn… Read More...
Paper Fortune Cookies for Kids to Make
OK, fortune cookies are an American invention, but they are so associated with Chinese food in our minds that it seems like a fun addition to a Chinese New Year celebration.
It’s easy for kids to make fortune cookies … Read More...
Printable Chinese Zodiac Coloring Pages
The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is coming up soon (Feb. 12) and if you’d like to bring a little celebration to your art area (or for kids at home) these printable Chinese zodiac coloring sheets from Kiddy … Read More...
WEBS Acquired by LoveCrafts
Kathy and Steve Elkins announced that WEBS – America’s Yarn Store has been acquired by LoveCrafts, but nothing should change for customers.
The WEBS website will stay up, and purchases can be made through them as always. All yarn … Read More...
Prove You’re Not the Impostor
I know lots of kids (and adults, too!) have been enjoying Among Us in this time at home, including pretty much everyone in my daughter’s class. Though she’s not interested in playing it, I still have heard all about this … Read More...