Explaining Dia de Los Muertos to kids can be difficult because most of us don’t generally talk about death or what happens when we die a lot with our kids. But Dia de los Muertos is actually a happy, not … Read More...
Knit Little Fish to Use Your Yarn Scraps
I rarely understand why something becomes a trend in crafting. Gnomes and geese are both cute I guess, but I never thought we’d be making them for all seasons. (See, for example, this collection of gnome knitting patterns, or … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Inkspire Studio Shops
Inkspire Studio Shops offers cross stitch patterns as well as tons of different stitch minders, scissor charms and thread organization tools.
We’ll get to all that, but since we’re mostly here for the patterns, let’s start there.
All of the … Read More...
Book Review: Knit an Heirloom Blanket
It’s kind of coincidental that I recently posted about patchwork blanket knitting patterns right before reviewing a book that makes a patchwork blanket, but this one would also be a great choice if you’re looking to bust some stash and … Read More...
Fall Sensory Ideas for Kids
A few years ago I shared some pumpkin themed sensory activities for kids, but I wanted to get a little more general and do some fall sensory ideas that can take you from Halloween al the way to Thanksgiving. … Read More...
Easy Fonts to Add to Your Cross Stitch
I don’t usually cross stitch text or add words to my cross stitch projects. Sometimes I will sign things using basic block lettering worked in backstitch (luckily my initials are pretty easy to stitch), but if you give your cross … Read More...
Patchwork Blanket Knitting Patterns
Any time of year is a good time for stash busting, but if you can combine it with knitting a blanket that will keep you warm when it (finally!) gets cooler that’s even better. Let’s take a look at some … Read More...
Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern
Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which … Read More...
Printable Letter Books for Preschoolers
I did a post earlier this year with activities and ideas for teaching the alphabet, but a lot or learning letters and recognizing them just has to do with seeing them and working with them a lot.
That means … Read More...
Mini Pumpkins and Jack o’Lanterns to Cross Stitch
I just can’t resist sharing a few more Halloween cross stitch patterns when they are as cute and quick to stitch as these!
This boo cross stitch from Luzatolye was the first little Halloween cross stitch pattern to catch my … Read More...
Sweet Mini Halloween Knitting Patterns
If you’d still like to knit up some Halloween decor this season, check out this little collection of mini Halloween knitting patterns.
Knit or Treat from Stacey Lieckfeldt (Ravelry) is a set of Halloween projects worked in super … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Threadbound Art
Threadbound Art is a small Etsy shop full of whimsy, with lots of animal patterns, and lots of geese in particular.
The farmhouse and country category is the largest as of this writing, and of the 16 patterns in it, … Read More...
A Simple Knit Blanket to Keep You Cozy
As the temperatures start getting cooler as they are doing now where I live, all I want to do is knit blankets or be under knit blankets or be under a blanket while knitting it.
If you’re new to knitting … Read More...
Witch Themed Math Activities
It’s the time of the year to start bringing a little Halloween fun into every lesson plan you can, so here are some ideas for witch themed math activities your kids are sure to love.
Practice symmetry skills with this … Read More...
Go Back to the ’90s with this Set of Knitting Patterns
If you want to feel personally attacked by a collection of knitting and crochet patterns as I was, check out the “90s Mod Inspired” pattern lookbook from Yarnspirations.
It’s actually a great collection of patterns for folks who want … Read More...
Small Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns
These mini Halloween cross stitch patterns are a great way to add to your holiday decor in a hurry.
The 28 tiny Halloween cross stitch patterns set from Aliton Embroidery includes all sorts of fun designs, from mushrooms and cats … Read More...
Resources for Teaching Cursive to Kids
The notion of the importance of teaching kids how to write cursive seems to wax and wane. While some schools have taken it out of their curriculum, many still see the value of learning how to write and read script. … Read More...
Cross Stitch Lids for Mason Jars
Mason jars are fun to craft with, use for storage or even use to hold gifts like baking mixes or sugar scrubs. But you can make your jars even cuter — no matter what you’re using them for — by … Read More...
Knit an Adorable Set of Sea Creatures
Amigirumi may be more popular in crochet than it is in knitting; there are certainly more patterns for cute creatures, food and whatever else you can think of in crochet than there are in knitting.
But that doesn’t mean you … Read More...
Book Review: I Am Indigenous
People with Indigenous heritage throughout the Americas and the world might not always feel comfortable identifying as Indigenous or really know what it means or carry the traditions of their ancestors with them.
Anne Tenning, a member of the Stz’uminus … Read More...