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Super Simple Ankle Socks to Knit

May 31, 2019 by Sarah White

I’ll admit that while I have knit a few pairs of ankle socks or short socks in the past, I never really enjoyed wearing them until this spring.

Looking for more sock patterns to knit? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More...

Printable Times Table Spinners

May 31, 2019 by Sarah White

Learning the multiplication tables is a big part of early math, because a lot of things build on knowing those basic calculations.

Flash cards can help kids practice these figures, but they aren’t the most fun way to learn.

These … Read More...

Tips for Changing Colors in a Cross Stitch Project

May 31, 2019 by Sarah White

It’s pretty common to use the same colors in a cross stitch project as those that are used in the chart, but sometimes you might want to change a color or two in a design.

It’s not always as … Read More...

Knit this Fun Shawl that Thinks Outside the Box

May 31, 2019 by Sarah White

There are some pretty common shawl shapes in the knitting world: rectangles, triangles, circles and half circles among them.

But there are lots of different shapes that can be used to make a shawl, including this kind of funky square-missing-a-piece … Read More...

Stitch a Tree Perfect for an Owl Button to Live in

May 30, 2019 by Sarah White

This little tree cross stitch design from Hawthorne Tree Designs is super cute. It’s one of her free charts, and it’s particularly adorable with the addition of a button shaped like an owl living in the tree.

Either way it … Read More...

Knit a Backpack to Store Stuff through the Summer

May 30, 2019 by Sarah White

I was just thinking the other day that during the summer I should really carry a backpack instead of a purse. With all the things that get added to my bag this time of year — sunscreen, bottled water, a … Read More...

Practice Spelling Outdoors with “Magic Paint”

May 30, 2019 by Sarah White

When kids are learning to write and to spell, it’s helpful for them to see and work with words in lots of different ways.

This idea for using “magic paint” on the sidewalk from Gift of Curiosity is a great … Read More...

Adorable Ocean Themed Cross Stitch Minis

May 29, 2019 by Sarah White

As much as I love/am delightfully intimidated by big cross stitch projects, there’s something so fun and sweet about little cross stitch patterns. I end up wanting to add them to everything, from table linens to skirts.

I don’t actually … Read More...

A Great Collection of Ocean and Beach Themed Printables

May 29, 2019 by Sarah White

Summer time is a great time for going to the beach or doing learning activities related to the beach and the ocean.

3 Dinosaurs has a huge collection of beach and ocean printable learning activities, including information on sharks, … Read More...

Summery Stripes Make this Top Fun to Knit

May 29, 2019 by Sarah White

It may just be me, but I really think that any project that is worked in stripes goes faster than the same project would if you knit it in a solid color. There’s just something about stripes that makes you … Read More...

Bring Some Simple Color to Your Stitching with Kennebunk

May 28, 2019 by Sarah White

Much as I like shawls all year long, I also like to have a cardigan handy pretty much all the time for those times (often) when I feel a chill from the air conditioner or there’s a sudden temperature drop … Read More...

Show Off Your Bookish Side with this Classic Book Cross Stitch

May 28, 2019 by Sarah White

It seems to me like a lot of people who like to craft also like to read, though of course that’s a huge generalization. If you happen to fall into both categories, like I do, you might like to stitch … Read More...

Drop Stitch Pattern is Perfect for a Summer Top

May 28, 2019 by Sarah White

I have been feeling a desire to knit a lot of summer tops this season, but it can be a tricky thing because yarn is sometimes heavy even though the size of the yarn in question isn’t large.

Using drop … Read More...

Chalk Pastel Flowers are Fun for All Ages

May 28, 2019 by Sarah White

Sometimes art projects just don’t work as well for younger kids as they do for older ones. Littles don’t have the same ability to manipulate materials and there is a high potential for mess.

But great teachers know that they … Read More...

A Sweet Lacy Shawl to Knit for Summer

May 27, 2019 by Sarah White

I’m sure I’ve said more than once that I love to wear shawls all year. I especially like little shawls I can wear as an accessory in the summer or stash in my bag for when I walk into some … Read More...

Grab this Free Font to Make Your Cross Stitch Your Own

May 27, 2019 by Sarah White

Adding words or initials to cross stitch projects is an easy way to make them unique, but sometimes good looking cross stitch fonts are hard to find.

The Arlo font is a freebie at Spruce Craft Co. I don’t know … Read More...

Practice Counting to 10 with a Rubber Duck Race

May 27, 2019 by Sarah White

I’m all for simple setup activities that are also educational, and this rubber duck math race idea from Happy Toddler Playtime is definitely both of those things.

All you need are some rubber ducks, dice and magnet tiles. Of course … Read More...

Fun Two-Color Socks to Knit

May 27, 2019 by Sarah White

I like having socks on my needles any time of year, but I especially like knitting socks in the summer for a lot of different reasons: they’ve small but can take a long time to knit, which is good for … Read More...

Test the Heat of the Summer Sun with a Solar Hot Dog Cooker

May 26, 2019 by Sarah White

I have always wanted to try making a solar oven and cooking something with it when it’s really hot outside.

Instructables has a plan for making a solar cooker to cook hot dogs, and it looks pretty easy and like … Read More...

How to Embellish a Store-Bought Bag with Cross Stitch

May 26, 2019 by Sarah White

This is such a cute idea!

A line of faux leather bags from the Target Dollar Spot have been all the rage with cross stitchers this season, and it’s easy to see why. With a pattern of perforated holes, the … Read More...

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