I love single skein projects. Mostly because a lot of my stash is single skeins and I’m trying to pare it down, so anything I can make with a single ball makes me happy.
If you’ve got some Miss Babs … Read More...
The Perfect Casual Cardigan for the Changing Seasons
I am a big fan of big cardigans. I love to throw them on housecoat style as I lounge around the house, and as the weather starts to get cooler I will wear a cardigan instead of a coat throughout … Read More...
Printable Back to School Chatterbox
My daughter just started fourth grade, and she’s still at the age where she loves to make and use cootie catchers, fortune tellers or chatterboxes, as the blogger behind the Gingerbread House calls them.
Fade into Summer with this Fun Knit Top
Faded patterns are all the rage in the knitting world these days, and the Patons Fade to Summer Top is a simple way to try the trend without buying a ton of yarn.
The pattern, designed by Anne Weil of … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Textured Crochet Bow
This crocheted bow is textured and easy to make. This crochet pattern can be used as embellishments for clothing, beanies, socks, mittens, booties or even bags and totes. The possibilities are endless. You could sit and make these bows by … Read More...
Bring the Colors of the Beach to Your Next Blanket
Once the kids go back to school it suddenly feels like fall is right around the corner and we need to do all we can to hang onto summer just a little bit more.
Nothing says summer to me like … Read More...
Tapestry Tulip Art Coffee Afghan Crochet Square
12 months, 12 squares, and lots of fun tapestry designs. The 2019 Tapestry Square Afghan Project is going to be a fun way to try out the technique and make a fun lapghan by December.
2019 will be the … Read More...
Knit a Hat Inspired by Hopi Designs
I love hearing the stories behind knitwear designs. Whether a design was inspired by color or something in nature or traditional designs, it’s so cool to have that extra layer of the design’s history when you knit something.
The Peaceful … Read More...
Teaching Kids How to Use Glue Properly
If you teach little ones or have a little one at home, teaching them how to use glue properly is an important skill for crafting as well as just regular classroom activities that use glue.
Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station has … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Hanging Storage Basket
If you’re like me, organization is key. My problem is that I always have little odds and ends, and nowhere to put them. That’s why these crochet baskets are a lifesaver for me.
These hanging storage baskets hang on the … Read More...
Decorate the Classroom with About Me Buntings
About me activities are perfect for back to school because they give kids and teachers alike a chance to get to know each other.
It’s great for these sorts of projects to also be cute to display in the classroom, … Read More...
Check Out this Super Cute Pool Noodle Sidewalk Chalk Pencil
If you’re looking for a prop for first day of school photos or a fun way to decorate a classroom on the cheap, check out this adorable and easy to make pool noodle pencil.
I love how she added a … Read More...
Check out the Amazing Bubbles on This Shawl
This is an older pattern but I just saw it shared on Instagram by Hedgehog Fibres and it looks awesome so I couldn’t help but share it.
Camino Bubbles by Kieran Foley uses a cool drop stitch mesh pattern that … Read More...
7 Tips to Improve Your Cross Stitch
Even if you’ve been cross-stitching for a while, there are always places where you can potentially improve your craft.
This collection of cross-stitch tips from Stitchalicious at Mr X Stitch includes some easy things you can do to make your … Read More...
This Unicorn Cross Stitch Bookmark is the Cutest
The other day at the craft store I saw notebooks with covers you could cross stitch, but I didn’t see any of the cool paper bookmarks with holes for cross stitching like are used in this project.
I’m sure they … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Kid’s Heart Mittens
This mitten pattern is so sweet and creative, just like kids.
The mittens are made in a silver color with a lavender crochet heart in the center. They have a ribbed cuff and the heart is made using the … Read More...
Knit a Sloth, Because, Why Not?
Sloths have been taking over the crafting world for a while, so why not knit a sloth for a sloth-loving friend?
This knit sloth from Yarnspirations is worked in the round and is super cute knit in cotton yarn.
It’s … Read More...
Minis from the Seashore Help You Hold onto Summer
I can’t believe school is starting back next week where I live. This summer went by in a flash!
If you want to hold onto summer vibes just a little bit longer, check out these cute summer minis from Blue … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Mandala Placemats for your Summer Home Decor
These colorful mandala placemats are the perfect addition to dress up your summer table. Using scraps of yarn, you can make them in one solid color or use up to 26 different colors.
They look intimidating but are actually a … Read More...
A Shawl to Knit for (or at) the Beach
What people like in a vacation knitting project can vary (I recently wrote about about what I like in travel knitting projects) but I think it’s common to like projects that are small enough to throw in a bag, … Read More...