Learning multiplication facts is really all about repetition. Some kids like flash cards and drills, while others need something more fun, but the fact is that seeing the numbers over and over is the best way to learn them.
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A Cheat Sheet for Cast Ons
As a knitter, I have always been a long-tail cast-on person. It’s been my go-to cast on method for a long time, and I know that it’s not always the best choice for every project. But, I find it easy … Read More...
Fab 5 Cross Stitch Pattern
I’ll admit I haven’t watched the new version of “Queer Eye” but I know a lot of people love it.
Two Little Kits enjoyed the new hosts so much that she decided to make them a cross-stitch pattern.
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Fun Beginning of the School Year Activities — Team Mascots
My daughter goes back to school in a week and I know that whether school is in person, online or a mix for your kiddos it’s likely to look and feel different this year. But there are still a lot … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern for a Tapestry Pendant
I love this pretty little cross-stitch pendant from Floss and Fleece. You could also use it as a little bookmark.
The little diamond pattern is worked in four colors, then backed with felt and finished with a little loop to … Read More...
Play with Easy Eyelets with the Zeffira Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern (the Igneous Sweater) where the stitch pattern fades out to Stockinette Stitch as you knit.
The Zeffira Top from Susanna IC starts with a dense eyelet diamond pattern that fades up to … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Watermelon Necklace
A juicy summer crochet project that is the perfect thing to make for the hot days. It can be made using jewellery findings for a more glitzy look or simply with a cord to give it a boho appearance. The … Read More...
Stitch the 50 States in Cross Stitch
It feels like we’re going to be in our homes for a long time to come, so maybe it’s time for another quarantine project? I spent the first four months knitting a huge shawl, so maybe now I need an … Read More...
Knit a Tee with a Mosaic Twist
I am a big fan of plain designs for summer because I like my summer tops and tanks to knit up fast. But sometimes taking the extra time to add some fun details really pays off.
Such is the case … Read More...
Knit a Francy Shawl for Fall
As much as I’m not ready to admit it, it’s probably time to start thinking at least a little bit about knits for fall. Shawls are great for the end of summer and beginning of fall, when the early mornings … Read More...
Toddler Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
It might not feel quite like time to start thinking about sweaters for the kids, but it really is. Cooler weather will be here before we know it, so it pays to have some easy (and cute) patterns at the … Read More...
Missing the Beach? Cross-Stitch a Lighthouse
It’s disappointing to us that we haven’t been able to go on our beach vacation this year like we normally do, and I’ve been thinking about bringing some beach vibes to the house to make us feel a little of … Read More...
Knit a Fancy Circular Yoke Summer Top
There’s definitely something to be said for super simple, plain knits for summer tops. They’re on and off the needles fast, and their simplicity kind of goes with the season.
But sometimes it can be fun to add a little … Read More...
Make Pipe Cleaner Constellations
Here’s a cute idea for your space-obsessed kids from STEAM Powered Family.
These pipe cleaner constellation models use the actual shape of the constellation on printable cards to help kids see how the stars make the shape.
You can get … Read More...
Gear Up for Your Pandemic Knitting
I always liked the meme that said something like knitting isn’t just a hobby it’s a post-apocalyptic life skill.
While this isn’t quite the apocalypse, I think a lot of us have found a lot of good reasons for knitting … Read More...
Social Distancing Before it Was Cool? Check out this Cross Stitch Pattern
I feel like my life is not all that different now that we’ve been home for months than it was before. Sure, I don’t go to stores or restaurants and I haven’t been alone longer than I can remember, but … Read More...
emPOWER People Design Now in Brioche
Earlier this month I told you about the emPOWER People project, which aims to get people to craft purple cowl/bandanas to start a conversation about social justice and to give people something special to wear when they go to protests … Read More...
Easy Teeasy Knitting Pattern
There’s still a lot of summer to get through where I live, so I’m still thinking a lot about summery tops. The Easy Teeasy pattern from Allison Cribbs recently caught my eye (and if you looked at my post the … Read More...
Get Started Stitching Blackwork with These Free Designs
I was looking around for some new free cross-stitch patterns to share and I came across these great free blackwork designs from Peppermint Purple.
Blackwork isn’t exactly cross-stitch, but it uses the same tools and some of the same stitches, … Read More...
Help Your Kids Get Used to Wearing Masks
If your kids are going to school in person at all for the foreseeable future, it’s likely they will have to wear face masks at some point. Make it a little easier on the teachers and help them get used … Read More...