I like cowls more than scarves because they tend to be smaller, faster projects and all the warmth of the garment goes right where you need it, around your neck and the opening of your coat.
Cowls are kind of … Read More...
Check Out This Adorable Otter Family Cross Stitch Family
Looking for a cross stitch pattern to make for new parents that doesn’t shout baby?
How about a wee family of otters?
This sweet design from Little Beach Hut on etsy features parent otters and little baby with some … Read More...
Printable Spelling Dictionary for Kids
When my daughter was in first grade, her class made their own dictionaries as they learned sight words. I guess a spelling dictionary is a more accurate term, because they didn’t include definitions, just the words so they could easily … Read More...
How to Twist Stitches on Purpose
Twisted stitches in knitting are usually a mistake caused by putting the needle into the stitch the wrong way (or dropping stitches off the needle and putting them back on twisted).
But sometimes we do actually want a twist in … Read More...
Preschool Science Center Ideas
Little kids all seem to be really interested in the world around them and how things work. It’s why they ask “why” a thousand times a day.
So preschool age is a great time to introduce science centers that are … Read More...
Stitch Some Fun with Cross Stitch Quickies
Little cross stitch projects are perfect for beginners who like the instant gratification of finishing a project in a day or two, but they’re fun for everyone who wants a little diversion in the summertime or a tiny project to … Read More...
Knit a Simple Striped Vest
I love knitting layering pieces throughout the year either to wear inside when there’s too much air conditioning or to get ready for the season to come.
The Kauni Cascade Vest from Noble Knits is a simple Garter Stitch vest … Read More...
How to Knit a Giant Cat Tube
I have a very old cat (he’s 16 and a half!) and he loves to get involved with knitting projects whenever possible. He’s not one for getting under the covers, though, so I’m not sure how he would feel about … Read More...
Make a Modern Mountain with Cross Stitch
I’m really more of a beach person, I have to say, but I do love mountains as a graphic element.
These mountains with a modern twist would be perfect for that friend with serious wanderlust who also loves jewel tones, … Read More...
Learn Knitwear Design from Aroha Knits
If you’ve wanted a chance to try your hand at knitwear design but you aren’t quite sure where to start, check out this free 10-day challenge from Aroha Knits.
Initiate Knitwear Design features daily challenges sent by email, live streams … Read More...
Make a Human Sundial with Shadows
There are so many fun ways to play with shadows with kids, but one idea that is sure to stick with them is using their bodies and their shadows as a sundial.
This is a no-prep activity but you do … Read More...
Knit a Water Lily Washcloth
Washcloths and dishcloths and hotpads are really fun projects to knit, both because they are small and because they are a great way to try new techniques (also, having something you made that you can use every day is pretty … Read More...
A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting from the New York Times
When I worked at a newspaper, it was often said that news is what happens to your editor on the way to work.
If that’s true, there must be a knitting editor at the New York Times. They seem to … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Pencil for Back to School
Whether you are a teacher or you know a teach or just have an obsession with school supplies (tell me it’s not just me), this time of year, when the new notebooks and pens and other supplies are all over … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Sunflowers are Perfect for Summer
If there’s one flower that reminds me of summer, it’s the sunflower.
They’re just so cheerful and, well, sunny.
This pretty sunflower cross stitch pattern from Amanda Gregory is perfect for celebrating summer, or to stitch in winter when you’re … Read More...
Addition Facts Printable Games
A lot of time in the early grades is spent teaching kids math facts, because they are the basis for more complicated math they will learn later on.
If they can quickly and correctly answer basic addition and subtraction (and, … Read More...
An Easy Way to Weave in Yarn Tails as You Knit
Weaving in ends may be the most dreaded chore a knitter faces, except perhaps swatching, and at least swatching you can sometimes skip, but most of the time weaving in a few ends is a must. Even more so when … Read More...
Cross Stitch for Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events
A while back I mentioned that a Westworld cross-stitch pattern I shared reminded me of A Series of Unfortunate Events and that I wanted to find some patterns related to that series.
It took me a while, but I finally … Read More...
Knit a Simple Three-Strand Cable Braid Headband
I love the look of a simple cabled headband, and it’s a great way to learn how to knit cables if you’ve never done them before.
There are tons of knitting patterns out there for this sort of thing, but … Read More...
Word Building Travel Kit
When kids are learning sight words, it’s fun to play with them in all sorts of different ways.
This word building activity travel kit from I Heart Crafty Things is an easy way to give kids a learning activity they … Read More...