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...
A Super Bulky Hat You Can Knit in a Weekend
I really love really bulky hats. They’re fun to knit because they work up in no time at all, and they can be a simple but dramatic addition to your wardrobe.
The Twist of Fate beanie by Cathryn Johnson is … Read More...
Chinese New Year Paper Cutting Craft
Celebrate the year of the rat with this simple paper cutting craft.
Start with the simple shape then cut the tummy snowflake-style.
Pink Stripey Socks has all the details of how to make these cute crafts for Chinese New Year.… Read More...
Type Up a Stitched Love Letter
I kind of really want to get an old typewriter. I don’t really have illusions of sending letters, but I think it would be fun to be bale to type things up for decoration or using in art journals or … Read More...
Stitch an Ornate Heart for Valentine’s Day
I’m all about simple cross-stitch patterns but there’s something to be said for more ornate designs as well.
The flourishes in this heart design from Stitchonomy are classic but the feel is somehow modern even as it is inspired by … Read More...
Make a Paper Rat Finger Puppet
With the year of the rat right around the corner, it’s a fun time to incorporate some rat or mouse learning activities.
These little rat finger puppets from Red Ted Art are super cute and would be fun for little … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Wooden Heart Sign
I always love projects that use cross stitch in unconventional ways and a larger scale than normal.
This wooden cross stitched sign from Dukes and Duchesses is a great example, and of course you could do other shapes aside from … Read More...
Helpful Tips for Substituting Yarns
It seems like a lot of people are looking to use more of their yarn stashes this year, which often means using a yarn other than the one called for in a pattern.
Substituting yarns is not always as easy … Read More...