I love big shawls in just about any kind of shape or stitch pattern. They’re so nice to use for an extra layer of warmth inside and out from fall through spring.
The Fall Berries Shawl from Red Heart uses … Read More...
Bulky Baskets Make Quick Work of Storage
I love handmade baskets, whether the traditional woven type or those knit or crocheted or otherwise made. It makes cleanup just a tiny bit of fun when you have something nice to put things into.
These knit baskets from Little … Read More...
Intro to Coding by Drawing a Magical Creature
Teaching kids to code is a big focus these days, but the logic behind making computer programs work can be taught before you ever set a kid in front of a computer.
This algorithm-based activity from J Daniel 4’s Mom … Read More...
This Rib Knit Cowl is Super Warm and Quick to Knit
Knitting with roving yarn can be a little tricky because it’s not really wound, or it’s just very gently wound, which can make it easy to split your stitches.
But it’s also really lofty and warm, which makes it perfect … Read More...
So Your Love with a Warming Hearts Shawl
Now that Halloween is just about upon us, it’s probably time to start thinking seriously about any gift knitting we might want to do for the upcoming holiday season.
I’m not planning to do much this year — I am … Read More...
Check out This Amazing Piece of Cross-Stitched Art
While it’s not cross stitch in the traditional sense, this art installation from Ana Martins, aka Aheneah, is a fantastic homage to cross stitch worked in yarn and screws.
The project, called Switch-Over, represents the carefree attitude of students at … Read More...
Use Real Buildings as Inspiration in the Block Area
Kids don’t need a lot of direction for what to build in with blocks, but adding pictures of real buildings can make block area a little more interesting because it gives kids a bit of an engineering challenge and allows … Read More...
An Easy Way to Make a Cross-Stitched Bookmark
When I have made cross-stitched or embroidered bookmarks in the past, I usually covered the back with colorful masking tape to keep the edges from fraying.
This tutorial from the Spruce shows a different approach, where you keep the … Read More...
Make Nature Collages by Decorating Faces
I love this idea from Krokotak to use a simple printable face design as the base for a collage of found nature items.
While the projects mostly show using leaves to make hair, there are also some cute earrings … Read More...
A Cross Stitch Pattern for Those who Treat Halloween Like Christmas
If you’re the type who puts up a tree for Halloween, maybe you’d also like to stitch some Halloween ornaments.
I love the Halloween baubles pattern from sosaecaetano on etsy.
The design has eight little holiday themed ornaments, ranging from … Read More...
Another Lesson in the Importance of Swatching
Most professional knitters — and many other dedicated stitchers — will tell you how important it is to swatch beofre starting a project if you actually want it to fit the body for which it is intended.
Ball bands offer … Read More...
Nature Crafts : Does it Belong in Nature?
Fall is the perfect time for nature walks, and while there are lots of nature scavenger hunt ideas out there, one thing that’s not always on the list, but which you’re likely to find, is garbage.
I love the approach … Read More...
Knit a Simple Ribbed Cowl with a Big Skein of Yarn
One-skein projects are lots of fun for all those single balls of yarn so many of us buy. One large skein of fingering weight yarn is all you need to knit the Crabapple Cowl, a simple ribbed cowl knit in … Read More...
Stitch an I Love You Sampler Ornament
This sweet I love you alphabet sampler pattern from Posy Collection would make a great ornament for your Christmas tree, or a lovely card or wall hanging.
There are lower case and upper case options, with the I and U … Read More...
Bubbling Halloween Pumpkin Science Activity
Playing with baking soda and vinegar is fun all year, but it adds a spin to it when you make your “volcano” inside a pumpkin.
Living Life and Learning shows how to make a pumpkin into a bubbling science activity… Read More...
How to Make a Cross Stitch Quote on Canvas
Here’s a cool gift idea or a fun way to decorate your own space: paint a canvas, add holes in the pattern needed to make your design, then cross stitch on the canvas.
The full details — and the … Read More...
This Pumpkin Potholder is Perfect for Fall
I like pumpkin knitting patterns that are not necessarily Halloween themed because you can use them throughout the fall.
This roasted pumpkin potholder knitting pattern from DROPS is a great one because it can be used for Halloween but you … Read More...
Make a Super Cozy Afghan from Knit Blocks
All I want to do, as soon as the weather starts getting cool, is to knit blankets. I normally like blankets worked on one piece or in big panels because they keep you warm while you are knitting them, but … Read More...
Halloween Learning Centers for Preschool and Kindergarten
Things can get a little crazy in the classroom this time of year, but sometimes it’s good to embrace the madness and turn it into a learning activity.
These ideas for Halloween learning centers from Pocket of Preschool are charming … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Skeleton Cat
For my daughter’s birthday, one of her classmates (who is well-known for his offbeat gifts) gave her a skeleton cat like you might see around Dia de los Muertos.
I love these fancy skeletons, and you can cross-stitch your own … Read More...