I’m one of those people who thinks (some, anyway) rats are kind of cute. I don’t think I’d have one for a pet but I know people who have and I’m not totally freaked out by them like some people … Read More...
I Have a Dream Cloud Craft – Martin Luther King Day
Probably the part of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy that is talked about the most with kids is the “I Have a Dream” speech. We can all relate to having dreams and hopes for ourselves and, as kids get older, … Read More...
Stitch a Koala, Help a Koala
We’ve all been saddened by the bushfires in Australia and the terrible toll they are taking on the land and animals. While some people are crafting for the animals, a more efficient course is to raise funds if you … Read More...
Knit Infinity Tube Scarf
Here’s a quick and easy knitting project that you can make as big or as little as you want, in as many colors as you like.
Each of the loops is made with i-cord (do it by hand or use … Read More...
Knit Koala Crafts to Support Australia
Designer Alexandra Davidoff has a couple of koala-themed patterns that she is using to help raise funds for the Australian Koala Foundation as it helps animals affected by the wildfires in Australia.
Proceeds from sales of her fingerless mitts and … Read More...
Presidents’ Day Word Search Printable
It is kind of a drag that the early presidents don’t get their own days any more, and now all of them have to share it, but it does make for more interesting learning opportunities.
Crayons and Cravings has a … Read More...
How to Crochet Sal the Seahorse
This adorable pretty cute / cool seahorse pattern that I think you might enjoy! It’s a free pattern and includes a full video tutorial!
It’s a cute little trinket for a mermaid sea-loving child or add a cord and hang … Read More...
Child-Size Crochet Bandana Cowl
This free crochet pattern makes up a cute child-size bandana cowl for the little ones in your life. This bandana cowl was designed with three goals in mind:
Not bulky, especially on the back of the neck.
Can be pulled … Read More...
Winter Waves on Fingerless Gloves
This is one of those patterns that is beautiful in its own right, but isn’t this yarn stunning?
The Waves of Winter fingerless gloves by Tif Neilan feature a wavy lace pattern running down the hands, and I’m sure they’d … Read More...
Coding the Phases of the Moon
Lots of kids are interested in space and the moon, and when they have that interest is a great time for them to learn about the phases of the moon, not only why the moon appears to shrink but what … Read More...
Knit a Hat Like Archie’s
Prince Harry and Megan have been in the news a lot this week, but before that they were spotted in Canada and baby Archie was seen wearing an adorable hat with two pom-pom ears.
The company that made his hat, … Read More...
Download Printable Books about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday in a lot of schools in America, and even if it weren’t it’s a great time to share his story and legacy with students.
Real Life at Home has a printable MLK … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Heart Cushion
When Spring rolls around I get this idea in my head. I want everything to be fresh and new and exciting. This usually manifests in my living space. I redo rooms and crochet up a storm. Like this crochet pillow.… Read More...
How to Make Snow Playdough
Sensory activities involving snow are especially fun for kids who live in places that don’t get much or any snow, or when it’s the opposite season where you live.
This snow playdough from Buggy and Buddy is super easy to … Read More...
Celebrate the Year of the Rat in Cross Stitch
I think I share the Chinese New Year chart for the coming year from The Art of Cross Stitch every year around this time. I love this simple, striking designs, and they are a great way to honor the new … Read More...
All About Knitting for Australia’s Animals (and Other Crafts, too)
Since the wildfires in Australia began, it’s been reported that as many as a billion animals may have died, and countless others have been injured in the fires or fleeing the flames.
This tragedy presents an opportunity for crafters … Read More...
Dinosaur Valentine’s Day Cross Stitch
Poor T. Rex. He has so much love in his heart, but he just can’t show it with his tiny arms. If only he had some kind of arm extenders so that he could express his love more visually.
This … Read More...
Crochet a Soap Sock with this Free Pattern
Soap socks, sounds like a strange idea right? But actually, they’re really useful (and so pretty).
These cute little crochet soap savers have 2 main uses:
– Use them for travel to carry your soap and shampoo bars around so … Read More...
A Sweet Heart Hat to Knit for Valentine’s Day
I’m not a huge holiday knitter, in the sense of knitting things themed for particular holidays, but I do love a good heart motif, so I might have to add the Hearts and Stripes Pompom Hat to my queue before … Read More...
The Broken Sweater Takes a Meandering Journey
Reverse Stockinette Stitch is a simple way to add texture to a knitting project, and when combined with Stockinette it is especially effective as a contrast.
The Broken Sweater from Alina Schneider is a top down compound raglan that uses … Read More...