Stranded knitting can be a little intimidating to knitters who haven’t tried it before, but I promise it is really simple. You just work a stitch or several in one color, then one or several in another, leaving the other … Read More...
Visual Schedule Printables Help Kids Plan Their Days
This collection of visual schedule printables from Natural Beach Living is particularly geared toward families with children who have autism, but they’re also great for kids who might not yet know how to read or for visual learners who just … Read More...
Embroidery Technique: Stitch Shading
This is a really cool technique for painting with thread that isn’t cross stitch but definitely could be useful in some of your projects.
Pam Ash has the rundown on using long and short stitches in different colors to add … Read More...
This Mesh Cowl is the Perfect Knit for Spring
Are you done with winter by now? And winter knits?
If you just can’t stand the idea of knitting more heavy wool or bulky projects, I have just the thing for you.
Or more to the point, Kiku Corner does.… Read More...
Easy Ways for Kids to Start Seeds
Planting seeds indoors and observing the plants as they grow is a common activity this time of year in preschool classrooms and beyond.
The great thing about it, in addition, to teaching kids about how plants grow and the parts … Read More...
A Super Bulky Scarf that Knits up Super Fast
There’s something to be said for quick knits pretty much all the time, but in this season when it doesn’t feel like winter is ever going to end (but we know that it really will pretty soon) it’s a great … Read More...
Another Sweet Heart Design
Here’s another great option if you’re looking for something to stitch for Valentine’s Day or to show someone you love them any time.
I think it’s really a Perler bead pattern, because it’s found on a site called Friendship … Read More...
Stitch an Adorable Lion Puppet
I’ve sort of fallen for the genre of knit puppets lately, so I’m going to be sharing a few of them over the next few weeks.
This lion puppet from Puppety Stuff is really easy and cute and you can … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – You Took a Pizza My Heart
I guess it’s because kids love bad puns more than most people, but the first thing I thought when I saw this Valentine’s Day cross stitch pattern from Crazzzy Stitch was “that would be awesome to stitch for a kid.”… Read More...
Knit a Giant Sweater and You’ll be Warm in No Time
We’re having a bit of warm weather right now where I live, but it’s pretty certain we’ll have more winter weather before the season is over. And of course if you live somewhere with a solid winter season, there’s still … Read More...
Winter Games Printables and Activities
There are lots of great ideas, crafts, printables and more related to the Winter Olympics over at Activity Village. They have information about this year’s host city and country (Pyeongchang, South Korea), coloring pages and activities related to different sports … Read More...
Another Snowflake, Because it’s Still Winter Out There
I don’t know why all winter decorations seem to go away when Christmas is over, because there’s a whole lot of winter left after the winter holidays are over.
So why not stitch another snowflake? This one, from Needle … Read More...
Knit a Little Something for a Baby in Your Life
I love knitting baby blankets for new little ones, but adding a hat to the mix — or to a mostly storebought gift — can be quick and easy to do, even for newer knitters.
Add a Touch of Spring to Your Mittens
I don’t know where you live or what the weather is like right now, but where I am, it is cold and it doesn’t really feel like spring is ever coming.
It might be time to pull out some cheery … Read More...
Fun Games to Play to Prepare for the Winter Games
The Winter Games are coming up next month, and if you’re ready to bring a little of that fun into the classroom or your home, here are some great winter sport themed games you can play.
Some of these ideas, … Read More...
A Sweet Collection of Hearts to Cross Stitch
I love this geometric hearts cross stitch pattern from etsy seller KnitSewMake.
This collection of hearts uses a different geometric design and mostly different colors for a fun but harmonious design.
Make the whole design for a project that runs … Read More...
An Oldie But a Cutie
I don’t know why I just recently came across this pattern, but it is definitely worth sharing even though it is a few years old.
The Bobble Sheep Pillow from Purl Soho is a super cute rendition of one of … Read More...
Lunar New Year Activities for Kids
The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 16, so there’s plenty of time to think about activities you can do with your kids related to the holiday.
The upcoming year is the year of the dog, which of course provides … Read More...
A Poncho Pattern that Might Actually Make Me Want to Knit a Poncho
I’ve been in the knitting game for a pretty long time in Internet years, probably around 12. And in that time ponchos have come around a couple of times.
I’ve never knit one.
I never quite saw the point. I’d … Read More...
Sleeping Cupid Cross Stitch Pattern
We’re less than a month to Valentine’s Day, so I hope it’s time to bust out the pink and red projects.
This Sleeping Cupid pattern from X-Stitch Magic is a cute little pattern that uses only one color of floss.… Read More...