I was looking on Pinterest for Dr. Seuss 
related activities the other day and I came across this reading challenge from an elementary school library in New York. (It may well originally have come from somewhere else, so if you … Read More...
Write a Dr. Seuss Inspired Poem about Reading
Read Across America Week (aka Dr. Seuss’ birthday week) is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than writing some silly poetry?
This printable from Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures allows kids to write their own Green Eggs and … Read More...
How to Knit with Circular Knitting Needles
Newer knitters often wonder how to knit with circular knitting needles, both flat and in the round, and why they would want to use these sorts of needles. Circular needles make lots of knitting tasks easier, and they’re super simple … Read More...
Knit a Wave of Change
There has been a lot of change in the knitting community in the past year or so. We’ve been made more aware of the racism, lack of size inclusion, and other ways that the community as a whole has not … Read More...
Harry Potter Alphabet Challenge Game
This printable Harry Potter alphabet challenge game is a super simple activity to have on hand for your favorite Potterheads.
It’s a free printout for subscribers to Rock Your Homeschool and it asks kids to come up with a Harry … Read More...
Scottish Knitter Seeking Dog Hair for Sweater Project
As knitters we hope that our projects will provide good memories for the people who use them, but one Scottish knitter has a very special comfort project in mind and needs dog owners’ help.
She contacted Love Crafts because she … Read More...
Cute Bunny Outline Cross Stitch Pattern
If you want to stitch something for Easter that doesn’t really look like an Easter cross stitch project, consider this fun outline of a rabbit.
Designed by Wendy Cross Stitch and available on Etsy for $6, this pattern features … Read More...
A Tiny Easter Basket to Stitch
This adorable Easter basket with rainbow-colored eggs from Alita Designs is not only incredibly cute but also super easy to stitch, making it the perfect project for both beginners and seasoned cross stitchers alike. The design features vibrant, eye-catching colors … Read More...
Gingham Goes Huge in this Simple Blanket Knitting Pattern
This bulky knit Ammara Throw designed by the Blue Elephants was originally made on a knitting machine, but of course you can knit it by hand, too.
She worked it in one long piece, intarsia style, where you knit across … Read More...
How to Handle a Messy Last Stitch When You Bind Off
First off, thank you to everyone who offered suggestions for things they want to learn about knitting that I can help with (if you didn’t see that post last week, you can weigh in here). I’ll be getting to … Read More...
Simple Easter Egg Cross Stitch Patterns
I love these little free cross stitch Easter egg designs from Stitch People. They show lots of different ways that you can decorate an egg shape that can also inspire you to do different designs of your own. (There are … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern for a Leopard Print Sweater
I don’t usually like animal prints, but when they’re knit, it’s a whole different thing.
This Leopard Sweater knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn is really cute. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and uses stranded colorwork … Read More...
Why Fit In Dr Seuss Cross Stitch Pattern
There are so many great Dr. Seuss quotes, but one of my favorites is definitely “why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
This cute cross stitch design from Curious Cath Designs displays that quote and a Cat … Read More...
Easy Mardi Gras Mask for Kids
My daughter is 10 and she still loves decorating masks. She made a mask to go with her Halloween costume last year and she loves decorating plain Mardi Gras masks with feathers, beads, sticker and other fun stuff.
Where Imagination … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Crochet Cowl
This is a really easy to follow crochet pattern as it just repeats over and over and over again. It is easy to customize with your favorite color combinations. You can see the full free crochet pattern here.
Looking for … Read More...
Knit a Simple Striped Bias Wrap
Knitting on the bias is a fun and easy way to change up the look of your knitting, and adding stripes on the bias instantly makes the project more interesting — and more of a stash-buster.
Mama in a Stitch … Read More...
Stitch a Seuss-tastic Alphabet
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is coming up soon, so why not stitch something Seuss-sational with this cross-stitch alphabet inspired by Seuss characters and style?
Handmade Cross Stitchs on Etsy designed this alphabet, which if you stitch it sampler style comes out … Read More...
A Textured Shawl to Build Your Knitting Skills
If you’re a newer knitter wanting to try out some different skills, or a knitter with more experience who just wants to have some fun, the Nina cowl pattern by Gavriella Treminio is a great one.
This top down triangular … Read More...
Bead Cutting Activity for Mardi Gras
I somehow have a ton of Mardi Gras beads and am always looking for ways to use them. This is a low-cost and low-prep activity for little kids who are working on their cutting skills.
Living Montessori Now has all … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern for a Mardi Gras Mask
Mardi Gras masks are such a fun shape, and the colors are great for cross stitch projects.
This free cross stitch pattern for a Mardi Gras mask is from Ugly Ducking House and can be downloaded after you subscribe to … Read More...