Garter Stitch is often overlooked as a pattern stitch for knitters who know basically any other knit stitches, but I love it for its simplicity and texture.
And when you knit Garter Stitch with small yarn on big needles, it … Read More...
Is it Pumpkin (Stitching) Season Yet?
I’m not one of those people who is obsessed with all things pumpkin, but I definitely have some friends who are already clamoring for all things orange and artificially fall-flavored.
So maybe it’s time for a little pumpkin cross stitch?… Read More...
Knit a Kid’s Crayon Hat for Back to School
I’m a little bit in denial that in about two weeks I’m going to have a third grader! I haven’t really done anything to prepare for the upcoming school year (thank goodness for a school that buys all the supplies) … Read More...
Make Seed Paper and Celebrate the Growth of a New School Year
Kids love making paper. Maybe it’s because using the blender is a novel thing for them. Or because it’s fun to rip something up and put it back together again.
Any paper project is fun for kids, but I love … Read More...
Knit a Dolores in Franklin Habit’s August Knitalong
If you’ve been around the knitting world for very long you’ve probably met Dolores, the sassy sheep star of some of Franklin Habit’s knitting-themed cartoons.
She’s beloved among knitters for her sarcastic and sassy take on stitching, and she’s … Read More...
Free Disney Princess Cross Stitch Bookmark Patterns
Here’s just the thing for your princess-loving readers for back to school. Dreaming Ice on Craftsy has a set of free Disney Princess bookmarks to cross stitch.
In all there are 10 designs, each showing half of the profile of … Read More...
Printable Color Posters for Your Bulletin Board
If you’re teaching preschoolers or kindergartners at home or in a school setting, you will spend a lot of time talking about colors.
You might want to grab these free printable color posters from Isla Hearts Teaching on Teachers Pay … Read More...
Book Review: Wool Studio
I’m in the process of moving my office to another room in my house, and while I’ve been cleaning and clearing I found some long-neglected knitting books that are in need of reviewing. So hopefully this will bring back more … Read More...
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Printable Games
Sometimes I feel like my daughter — who is about to enter third grade — is going to surpass my math skills at any moment. Then we’ll be learning the math skills that I never quite mastered when I was … Read More...
Start Knitting this Shawl Now for a Ton of Winter Warmth
I do love honesty in knitting patterns, and it made me laugh out loud to read that the Unconditional Love Shawl from Brome Fields took “lots of hours, I lost track.”
It is understandable because it’s such a big project. … Read More...
How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Yes, making ice cream is educational!
Have you ever made ice cream in a bag? If you haven’t these instructions from Freebie Finding Mom have it all covered. My daughter did this recently in a summer camp and said it … Read More...
Because Everyone Needs another Owl Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know why owls are such a popular motif in crafting. Maybe because they are relatively easy to draw, they’re cute and no one seems to care if they are made in colors that they don’t occur in in … Read More...
A Collection of Ways to Knit Ruffles
Knit ruffles are a fun and easy way to add a little feminine flair to a knitting project, whether added to the hem and sleeves of a sweater, the edge of a blanket or anywhere else.
There are a lot … Read More...
Geometric Floral Cat Cross Stitch Patterns
I love these stylish cat cross stitch patterns where the cats are covered with geometric florals.
This pattern, from Do Small Things with Love, feature three different cat designs and three different geometric and floral patterns. The repeating patterns are … Read More...
Make a Cool Phases of the Moon Flipbook
I love this cute phases of the moon printable flip book from Deceptively Educational.
Print out the pages and let kids figure out what order the pieces go in while you talk about why the moon appears to change shape … Read More...
Have Some Fun with Easy Bias Eyelet Knitting
These bias knit eyelet knitting patterns are as easy as lace knitting gets. The simple repeating patterns give you a nice, open look and feel that’s great for summer and beyond, and they teach you the basics you’ll need for … Read More...
How to Fix Missed Yarn Overs
Mason-Dixon Knitting has a great knitting technique video you’ll want to check out if you ever knit lace.
The most common mistake in lace knitting is probably missing a yarn over, and it makes a big difference because it messes … Read More...
Knit a Gorgeous Dress with Panels of Lace
I knit a dress once, a long time ago. It’s a bulky, mostly Stockinette, cowl necked beauty I hardly ever wear (because it’s bulky wool so it’s really warm, even for me) but I do love it.
Knitting dresses seems … Read More...
Make HERstory with Badass Cross Stitch
Have you ever seen embroidery samplers or quilts in museums, or even your own family heirlooms, and wondered what life was like for the women who made those pieces?
When Shannon from Badass Cross Stitch was gifted a couple of … Read More...
Dinosaur Swap Sensory Play for a Bit of Summer Fun
Kids universally seem to love to play in water, and a water table or tub of water can be a great alternative to having a pool or sprinkler or larger area of water that kids can play in.
Having themes … Read More...