I have only done really basic brioche knitting (pretty much just straight pieces in one or two colors) and it’s a lot of fun but I’ve been hesitant to do a project with shaping because it looks scary.
Of course … Read More...
Beginning Sound Pumpkin Matching Game
It’s easy to incorporate seasonal shapes and colors into learning activities, as Toddler Approved did with this super cute and simple beginning word sound pumpkin matching game.
You can check out the whole tutorial over on her website, but … Read More...
Boo Yah Hat a Quick Beanie Knit for the Halloween Season
I think we have finally reached the end of Halloween knitting patterns for this year, but I couldn’t resist sharing the super adorable Boo Yah hat pattern from Katie Franceschi, which you probably still have time to knit.
If you’re … Read More...
Stitch a Skelecorn for a Cute Halloween
I’m not a huge fan of skeletons as Halloween decor, but when it comes to this Skelecorn cross stitch pattern I think I can make an exception.
This cute little design from My Darling Plum features the x-ray vision version … Read More...
Dissent Socks Knitting Pattern
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s iconic lace collars have become quite the popular accessory/motif for crafters this year. They’re a striking accessory to wear when you go voting or just to honor RBG in crafting.
The latest design in this genre are … Read More...
Election Vocabulary Bingo for Kids
As Election Day nears in the United States, it’s a pretty much unavoidable topic. Kids of different ages are able to handle differing amounts of information about campaigns, issues and polls, but it’s good to teach kids the basic vocabulary … Read More...
Get a Little Stitious with the Superstitious Pullover Knitting Pattern
It might be getting a little late for starting a Halloween knitting project, at least if that project is a sweater, but I feel like the Superstitious sweater is one you could wear throughout the fall depending on how you … Read More...
Witch’s Cauldron Cross Stitch Pattern
I can’t resist sharing a couple more Halloween themed cross-stitch patterns this week, like this cute cauldron with bats flying out of it from Witch Stitch Which on Etsy.
There’s definitely something magical brewing in this cauldron, which measures 49 … Read More...
Easy Crochet Blanket Cardigan
This blanket cardigan crochet pattern is perfect for cool summer nights, or fall. It features an asymmetrical stripe design that would look great in any color. Wear it over a tank top or a long sleeve shirt. It is one … Read More...
Color By Addition Worksheets for Fall
Coloring gets an extra layer of education when you use coloring sheets with a bit of math built in.
These fall-themed color by addition coloring sheets from Look We’re Learning have kids solve addition facts up to 20 to determine … Read More...
Hazy Stripes Make an Autumn Mist Shawl
Mohair can be a little fiddly but the look of a finished piece worked in mohair or with mohair and other yarns is really lovely. It feels great and you get that fun kind of see-through look that’s really interesting … Read More...
A Modern Halloween Jack o lantern Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
Pumpkins and jack o’lanterns are pretty classic crafting motifs, but there are still ways to give them a bit of a modern twist.
This Halloween cross-stitch pattern from MariBori Embroidery uses a non-traditional shape for the jack o’lantern, almost as … Read More...
Doe Ears Headband Knitting Pattern Packs Fun Techniques into a Small Project
If you’ve never tried two-color brioche, or shaping in brioche, the Doe Ears Headband by L
This would be … Read More...
Apple Activities for Home or Preschool
Fall always makes me think of apples, apple cider and apple activities to do with kids. Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds has a whole week of apple activities that you can do with your little ones at home or … Read More...
Knit a Candy Corn Dog Sweater for Halloween
I’ve never owned a dog, but if I did, it’s likely I would need to choose one that is tolerant of being dressed up, particularly in adorable knit items like this candy corn dog sweater from Yarnspirations.
It comes … Read More...
Small Crochet Dog Hoodie Pattern
This small crochet dog hoodie sweater with a pocket is perfect for your little fur babies who are about 10-lbs. It’s so cute and stylish your pup will be one smart-looking pooch! Plus, it’s super easy to put together and … Read More...
Apple and Leaf Letter Matching
Letter recognition and matching games are a fun way for kids to learn their letters and how to match uppercase and lowercase letters.
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This apple and leaf alphabet matching … Read More...
This Sweater Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
It’s actually starting to look like fall where I live, and I’m celebrating by knitting a sweater in red, orange and yellow. But the Esenia sweater by Alena Malevitch would be another great option for knitting and wearing this time … Read More...
Time to Knit Some Spooky Socks
Pumpkins and jack o’lanterns are my preferred crafty motifs of the Halloween season, but there are lots of other cute projects our there if you want to bring a little spookiness to your knitting projects.
The Happy Haunts Socks from … Read More...
Have a Haunted Halloween Cross Stitch
I really love this Halloween cross stitch design from VladaXStitch.
There’s something about the haunted house and the bats and the outline of the pumpkin that’s kind of spooky but also modern and fun.
It’s 102 by 99 stitches and … Read More...