The One Row Kerchief pattern from Natasha Sills is a really fun looking, simple pattern that can be worked in a lot of different ways.
Use any weight of yarn, and change up the pattern slightly to get more … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Cool Cobbles Clutch Purse
The Cool Cobbles Crochet Purse pattern is so simple to crochet and looks so stylish in your favorite cotton yarn
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This pattern is very simple to create and is as functional as it is fun.
This is a great … Read More...
Stitch a Creamsicle for Creamsicle Day
August is not a month with a lot of holidays in it (except my birthday, which should totally be a holiday where we all stay home and craft) but one silly holiday to be found in the month falls on … Read More...
Do You Use Sock Yarn for Shawls?
There are so many great, colorful sock yarns out there that it’s super tempting to use them for other projects that call for fingering-weight yarns.
I found this article from Jillian Moreno at Mason-Dixon Knitting all about sock yarn versus … Read More...
Bugs and Bottle Tops Matching Game
Every teacher of preschool and early elementary that I know (and a lot of the parents, too) seem to have a vast collection of plastic caps from milk cartons and other places. These can come in lots of fun colors … Read More...
A Great Striped Sweater for Summer
It might be about the time of year in the northern part of the world where we need to start thinking about transitional pieces (in the south, too, though they are transitioning the other way).
Boxy sweaters in wool blend … Read More...
Vintage Crochet Trivet Pattern
This gorgeous crochet trivet pattern is easy to make with some cotton yarn and canning rings. It was popular in the 70s, but stands the test of time and looks great in today’s kitchen too. You can make your trivet … Read More...
Crochet Pattern Margarita Barefoot Sandals
This is a lovely and eye-catching pattern for margarita barefoot sandals – a lovely addition to beach accessorizing.
The pattern works up fast and is easy to follow.
A Sleeveless Raglan for Summer
Just because we are looking for quick, easy, lightweight knits in the summer, that doesn’t mean we can’t learn some techniques along the way.
The Big Wave top from Heidi Kirrmaier is a good introduction to raglan shaping for those … Read More...
The Art Teacher’s Version of “What I Did on My Summer Vacation”
Ooh, I love this idea for turning what kids did over the summer into art.
I found it on Pinterest though the link was to the Instagram page of Ridgy Didge Resources, who had reposted the idea from Learning … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Little Ripple Baby Blanket
Blankets are a necessary part of life. So, you might as well have one you like. The little ripple crochet baby blanket is sweet and simple. It would be a great present for a newborn.
Baby blankets are often the … Read More...
Support BIPOC Designers with a #RhineBIPOCSweater
There has been a lot of talk in the knitting community this year about diversity and the need to acknowledge, promote and support designers and knitters of color and others from traditionally marginalized communities.
All that talk is good, but … Read More...
Hamilton Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
I’ve been a fan of Hamilton for a while now (and even knit a Hamilton themed washcloth) so when I saw this Hamilton bookmark on Bluprint I had to share it.
The pattern uses the Hamilton standing on a … Read More...
Getting to Know You Jenga Game
If you have a multicolored Jenga set in your classroom, grab this printable full of getting to know you questions from Jennifer Findley and you’ll have a getting to know you Jenga game ready to go in no time.
The … Read More...
A Sweet Tunic that Helps a Good Cause
I may be a little old for flower eyelets, I’ll admit it. But I still think the Gyre Tunic from Annie Lupton is adorable, and my daughter is almost big enough that she could wear it.
It’s a sweet little … Read More...
Stitch a Super Cute Dragon
Dragons are interesting creatures because sometimes they are portrayed as scary and sometimes as cute.
This one definitely falls in the cute category.
This pattern from Cross Stitch Pattern.net (membership required to download) is 122 by 133 stitches, or about … Read More...
Tips for Binding Off Loosely
I tend to bind off really tightly. As in, if I’m knitting a scarf the cast on edge will be wider than the bound off edge.
I pretty much do a stretchy bind off (knit two together through the back … Read More...
Draw an Astronaut with an Algorithm
If your kids are into space they will probably have fun with this algorithm for drawing an astronaut from JDaniel4’s Mom.
An algorithm is just a set of instructions that need to be done in order to achieve a desired … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – X-Tra Crochet Shrug
This easy shrug pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters or anyone looking for a quick shoulder cover up. The pattern is stylish and simple and looks great in a cotton yarn or other worsted weight yarn. You can easily … Read More...
Hang on to Summer with These Great Seaside Designs
When I graduated from college I spent a summer working at a newspaper in Massachusetts, so even though I live far from the seaside now there’s a special place in my heart for lobster boils by the beach.
These free … Read More...