As much as I love seasonal and holiday books (and a shelf full of them in my upstairs closet says I do), I don’t actually own a single book about St. Patrick’s Day. And my brother’s name is Patrick.
Clearly … Read More...
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by Sarah White
As much as I love seasonal and holiday books (and a shelf full of them in my upstairs closet says I do), I don’t actually own a single book about St. Patrick’s Day. And my brother’s name is Patrick.
Clearly … Read More...
by Sarah White
A few years ago (long ago enough that I wrote about it for About.com), the Craft Yarn Council started an initiative called #StitchAwayStress for Stress Awareness Month, which is in April.
That first year they released knit and crochet patterns … Read More...
by Sarah White
This Easter egg ornament cross-stitch project from Fave Crafts is darling! It features little bands of different designs in pastel colors and great details like working in little pink seed beads and using cording around the outside of the egg.… Read More...
by Sarah White
We are finally starting to feel a bit springlike in the Northern Hemisphere, which means our southern friends will soon be heading into fall and winter. Whichever side of the earth you live on, it’s a pretty good time to … Read More...
by Sarah White
Pi Day is coming up 3/14 and if you’re a math teacher or just a teacher who likes to have a bit of geeky fun with your students, We Are Teachers has some great Pi Day activities to use in … Read More...
by Sarah White
My daughter’s school gets really into Pi Day (March 14, aka 3/14). The older kids have their science fair that day and the prize is a pie. I think there’s also a pie baking contest among the teachers, and lots … Read More...
by Sarah White
One of the potential problems with knitting garments that can keep people from wanting to knit them is that they have to fit your body. Not only do you have be aware of what your actual measurements are, which can … Read More...
by Sarah White
Even though I’m not a teacher, I like to keep themed printables around for when we need a little activity to fill time or to do in the car.
These printable St. Patrick’s Day activity sheets from the Best Vinyl … Read More...
by Sarah White
St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with leprechauns, and where there are leprechauns there ought to be pots of gold and rainbows.
This darling pot of gold lacing craft from the Gingerbread House is a great way for littles to … Read More...
by Sarah White
I never think to add bands or borders to my cross stitch projects. I pretty much just stitch them as they are shown.
But adding a border or bands between motifs can make a project a little more interesting and … Read More...
by Sarah White
Stranded colorwork worked in the round is a great way to learn how to work with two colors at once, and the Camilla Neckwarmer pattern from Toronto yarn shop EweKnit looks like a great place to start.
This small cowl … Read More...
by Sarah White
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, there’s no denying the cuteness of baby animals.
Especially when those animals are knit in super fluffy yarn to make them extra huggable.
These Relaxing Rabbits from Tat’sgrans Treasures are really cute and the … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love knitting for my daughter, but as she gets older it gets harder to find things that fit her. Of course, I can design things, but it’s easier if I don’t have to.
The Hermione Top from Berroco is … Read More...
by Sarah White
Easter is right around the corner so it’s time for stitching all the bunnies.
This plaid bunny cross stitch pattern is a freebie from Kathrin’s blog, just click on the link to grab the download.
It’s worked in five pastel … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love a simple cardigan (it’s my fave garment for lounging around the house) and this looks like a good one.
The Emberly Cardigan from Knit Picks, designed by Jen Dwyer, uses only ribbing and Garter Stitch and is great … Read More...
by Sarah White
When I saw this Harry Potter inspired pattern while scrolling through Pinterest the other day, I just knew I had to share it.
For all of us who love HP and love coffee, this Espresso Patronum design from Rainbowstitchcross on … Read More...
by Sarah White
Using books as a theme for circle time is a lot of fun, and when it’s Seuss week it’s especially interesting.
Mrs. A’s Room shares a bunch of great ideas for using Green Eggs and Ham in various preschool activities… Read More...
by Sarah White
When I was a kid, pretty much the only colors of cross-stitch fabric you could buy where I lived were white and cream (or what’s called Ivory in the picture above). I don’t even remember black Aida fabric being around, … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t mind when a project takes a long time to knit (as the number of projects I’ve taken years to knit can attest) but sometimes it’s nice to have something on and off the needles quickly. Especially in the … Read More...
by Sarah White
I follow a lot of knitters on Instagram (if you’re over there you can find me at OurDailyCraft) and when I’m scrolling through I often save pictures of patterns that catch my eye so I can share them with … Read More...