We don’t go to the movies that often, so we haven’t seen Moana, but I’m a huge Lin-Manuel Miranda fan so I’m super excited that he might win an Oscar for a song he wrote for that movie.
Of course … Read More...
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by Sarah White
We don’t go to the movies that often, so we haven’t seen Moana, but I’m a huge Lin-Manuel Miranda fan so I’m super excited that he might win an Oscar for a song he wrote for that movie.
Of course … Read More...
by Sarah White
Because I shared about purling backward last week, I thought it made sense to share how to knit backward this week.
This is actually easier and feels a little more natural, but it still takes practice to get going well. … Read More...
by Sarah White
Mardi Gras is about more than beads and King Cake. There’s a lot of symbolism to the celebration, and it marks a day of fun before the reverence of Lent begins.
There are a lot of different ways to incorporate … Read More...
by Sarah White
Mardi Gras is a holiday that I really love for some reason. I was raised Catholic but we never really celebrated it. I guess I just like the idea of having a party in anticipation of the days of solemnity … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have to tell you that I really love these books. There are so many great patterns in them, and good inspiration for making your knitting more colorful.
But I’ve had them on my … Read More...
by Sarah White
Washcloths are great projects for beginners — and knitters of all skill levels, really — because they give you a chance to try a stitch pattern or a new-to-you technique on a small scale.
They’re also small, portable and the … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m a sucker for Lego projects. It’s fun to take these blocks to different places beyond the purchased kit or the basic things your kids might come up with to build on their own.
I’m blown away by this Lego … Read More...
by Sarah White
Thanks to Knit Hacker for sharing some pictures of the spectacular knit moths made by Max Alexander.
The level of detail on these is just beautiful and I can’t imagine how much time it must take to knit one.
This … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s always fun to see something from popular culture make it into the world of crafting, and the statement “nevertheless she persisted,” which became a rallying cry for women recently, seems an especially appropriate sentiment for stitching.
Haley at the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Being able to write in preschool is not a necessity, but there are certainly skills that every child can work on in preschool that will set them up for future writing success.
Pre-K Pages has a great overview of the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Remember earlier this week when I said I know enough about knitting to know that I still have a lot to learn? One of my knowledge gaps that I am well aware of is twined knitting, a technique that uses … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’ve been working on this sweater for my daughter since before Christmas, and I thought I was almost done (she decided she wanted it 4 inches longer, but that’s a post for another day). The last detail is three little … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m not sure why a website that sells Halloween costumes has a blog that’s full of craft ideas, but HalloweenCostumes.com does have such a blog, and in celebration of the new Lego Batman movie, they’ve made some Lego Batman … Read More...
by Sarah White
Presidents’ Day is a strange holiday. Doesn’t it seem like every president should get their own special day, just for having gotten to be president?
Presidents’ Day corresponds basically to Washington’s birthday (though Lincoln’s birthday is in February, too), and … Read More...
by Sarah White
Carolyn is getting this one!
This week’s giveaway, Continuous Cables by Melissa Leapman, is not a new book (it was published in 2008) but it’s a great one for learning how cables work and how to use them effectively and … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have kind of ignored Valentine’s Day this year. I’m not really sure why. Maybe because I’ve collected so many different Valentine’s Day knitting patterns over the years that I just didn’t know if there was anything new this … Read More...
by Sarah White
by Sarah White
Language arts is the study of reading, writing, and communication skills. It is an important subject that is taught in schools because it helps to develop children’s ability to express themselves clearly and effectively and to understand and analyze written … Read More...
by Sarah White
It may not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner in the northern part of the world. It might be just about time to put away the heavy wool yarn for the season and start knitting some … Read More...
by Sarah White
Tetris was probably the last video game I played with any regularity, which dates me quite a bit but also shows you why I’m the perfect target for this Tetris themed Valentine cross stitch.
The pattern features a heart made … Read More...