Someone once told me that it was wrong to knit worsted weight socks for babies, because it would be like knitting bulky socks for a grownup. To which I replied, I would love some bulky socks. (I also knit a … Read More...
How to Make Colored Cross-Stitch Fabric
I have to admit I’d never thought of trying to change the color of cross-stitch cloth, especially considering all the cool colors and effects that are available to purchase these days.
But if you wanted to make a very specific … Read More...
Alphabet Bottle Cap Christmas Tree
I know I’m not the only mom who keeps bottle caps, and every little kid classroom or art area probably has a giant stash of multicolored lids.
This easy activity uses some of those lids in a learning activity that’s … Read More...
How to Knit Your Own Mop Cover
Mops with pads are really cool but having a pad you use once and throw away isn’t great for the environment. I specifically bought a mop that had washable covers, but if you have one of the ones with disposable … Read More...
Candy Cane Coding for Kids
Who says you need a computer to learn code? I love this simple idea from Left Brain Craft Brain to use binary code and red and white pony beads to make coded candy canes.
This easy project uses materials … Read More...
Knit a Simple Earflap Hat
I have a friend who did some holiday photos with her sweetie and they are both wearing plaid earflap hats. It might have been the thing to push me over the edge of thinking that earflap hats are actually cute, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Snowflake Ornaments
Whether your tree is already decked or you’re still looking for a few special ornaments or decorations for your holiday home, you’ll want to check out these pretty cross stitch snowflake ornaments from Made to Treasure.
These remind me of … Read More...
Grab a Deal on Knitting Designs through 11/29
This time of year is a great time to grab a deal on great knitting patterns. The Indie Design Gift-a-long is a time when you can find lots of independent designers offering sale prices on some of their patterns on … Read More...
Checked Snood a Simple Lesson in Intarsia
Heidi from Hands Occupied is a bit of an intarsia activist these days. Thanks to her Intarsia Mountain project, she’s been writing a lot about the ins and outs of this colorwork technique over the past few months.
She just … Read More...
Cross-Stitch You Christmas Cards and Tags
Now, I’m not saying you should cross-stitch all of your Christmas cards and gift tags — unless you only give them to two or three people — but these pretty gift tag designs from Alita Designs might inspire you to … Read More...
Mini Christmas Stockings to Decorate the Tree
There are so many sweet knit ornaments and other objects you can make this time of year. I’d love to have a little tree in my office covered with knit and otherwise handmade ornaments.
A good place to start for … Read More...
Winter Learning Activities for Preschoolers
I know it’s not technically winter yet, but I usually consider it winter either after Thanksgiving/December 1, or whenever the first snow falls, and that second one already happened here in Arkansas (hard though that is to believe). So it’s … Read More...
A Super Easy Pattern for Fingerless Gloves
I am feeling the need to knit another pair of fingerless gloves. Not because I don’t have plenty of them; it’s just nice to make a new pair every now and than and it has been a while.
These Easy … Read More...
Tons of Free Christmas Printables for Kids
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling your kids or just trying to keep your kiddo entertained between activities, this time of year can be tough. The weather isn’t always great, and kids seem to have more things to wait … Read More...
Stitch a Star of David for Hanukkah
Hanukkah kind of snuck up on my this year! It begins on Dec. 2, a full 10 days earlier than last year, which I guess it why it feels so early.
If you celebrate, this great Hanukkah pattern from AC … Read More...
Going on a Noun Hunt: Great Activity for Little Kids
My daughter’s school does a project like this from time to time but they literally put words on the walls for the kids to find. Going on a noun hunt can be even simpler than that, just head out and … Read More...
Knit Socks to Make for Someone You Really Love
I don’t usually knit socks for other people, but if you really, really love someone who would actually appreciate the amazingness of knit socks, they do make fantastic gifts.
Of course this time of year is also a great time … Read More...
How to Turn Cross Stitch into an Ornament
Now that it’s high tree-decorating time, you might be wondering if there are ways you can use cross stitch on your tree. Of course there are!
I like this tutorial from Samplers and Santas that shows how to make a … Read More...
A Dozen Knitting Patterns for Gift Ideas
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gift knitting. Handmade gifts are always special and thoughtful, and nothing beats the warmth and love that goes into a knitted item. This collection of a dozen … Read More...
Make a Knit Wall Hanging for Your Home
There are a lot of woven wall hangings out there, but I don’t see a lot of knit wall hangings.
We moved my office to a different room of the house over the summer, and it has these little tiny … Read More...