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...
Simple and Easy Crochet Pattern Baby Booties
Crocheting for babies has a certain kind of joy to it. Maybe it’s the thought of those tiny stitches wrapping up something (or someone) so new to the world. Maybe it’s the fact that everything’s mini—mini sleeves, mini cuffs, mini … Read More...
In Which I Admit It Might be OK to Knit Something with Sleeves
As much as I am still WAY into summer knitting (especially considering how hot it was in most of the United States this weekend) I am willing to concede that it will be fall someday, in which case we might … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chart – The Perfect Project for Teacher Appreciation
I’ve been digging into back to school and teacher-related cross stitch projects this week because the beginning of school is already almost here where I live.
This would be a great one to save for teacher appreciation or a holiday … Read More...
Crochet Pattern- Baby Moss Stitch Mittens
Winter is still lingering around and I’m sure all of us are growing tired of the chilly weather. If you’re looking for a soft, cozy pattern to warm up winter, make these baby mittens.
These crochet mittens are adorable and … Read More...
DIY School Supply Ideas
As much as we parents (and maybe teachers, too) don’t want to admit it, a new school year is right around the corner. Where I live it’s less than a month away, so it’s high time to start thinking about … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – We Go Together Like Pencil and Paper
Some relationships are constant texting and digital communication, while others are a little more old school.
Whether you’re the friend who still writes real letters, or your best bud is a teacher, this is the design for those relationships that … Read More...
Cowls are for Summer, Too
On my recent vacation I (finally) knit a Wingspan shawl, and while I haven’t worn it yet, it’s small enough and lightweight enough that I could wear it while it’s warm outside (particularly in southern air conditioning).
I’m not the … Read More...
A Simple Cave Unit Study for Kids
Visiting caves is a great summer activity because it’s often cooler in the cave than it is outside. Caves give you an opportunity to learn about bats and other animals that might live in a cave, how the cave forms, … Read More...
Christmas Crochet Broomstick Lace Tree Wall Hanging
Get a headstart on holiday decor with a project that can be as modern or kitschy as you like, depending on the supplies you choose! You can create this Crochet Wall hanging using the Broomstick Stitch. You can see the … Read More...
Sunshine Crop Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
The Sunshine Crop Sweater pattern from Knitting with Chopsticks is an easy, beginner friendly, oversize sweater knitting pattern. Made with worsted weight cotton yarn, it is a perfect sweater for those cold summer evenings. A neutral main color, with … Read More...
Continents Matching Printable
It seems like most kids go through a phase when they are interested in maps and globes and where things are in the world (though my daughter hilariously protests every time I pull out an atlas; no idea why).
Introducing … Read More...
Keep Calm and Teach On
Sometimes you can find cross-stitch patterns in unexpected places. I have found designs that were made for melty beads or charted knitting designs that would work just as well in cross stitch.
And this design, Keep Calm and Teach On… Read More...
Did You See the Heavy Metal Knitting Championships?
If you were on the Internet over the weekend you might have seen a video or news story about the Heavy Metal World Knitting Championships, which took place last week in Finland.
Dad Knits a Blanket to Track Baby’s Sleep
Knitting has been used as a way to visualize data in lots of different ways, from temperature and mood scarves to how long the train takes or how much men talk in meetings.
But this is next-level tracking right … Read More...
Children’s Heart Sweater Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a sweet crochet sweater pattern to make for your kids, this Children’s Sweater is perfect. It has a big crochet heart in the center of it.
This falls into the list of great crochet patterns for … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Mixed Stripe Mittens
Introducing the perfect striped mittens.
I brought these striped mittens along on the trip with me and thank goodness I did. They were perfect for outdoor adventures in the snow. They’re made out of an acrylic wool blend, so they’re … Read More...
Stamping with Lego Bricks
It seems like every household with kids have some kinds of bricks in it, but there are lots of things you can do with the beyond building things.
I love this idea from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls to … Read More...
Draw and Tell Sheets Help Kids Complete Pictures
If you have a little one who loves to draw, check out this collection of draw and tell printables from the Moffat Girls.
These worksheets include gridded paper with the start of a drawing. Kids can copy from the smaller … Read More...