It may be summer, but that doesn’t keep my feet from getting cold in the house from time to time (hello, air conditioning!).
Knit slippers are a great way to remedy that problem because they’re quick and easy to knit … Read More...
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by Sarah White
It may be summer, but that doesn’t keep my feet from getting cold in the house from time to time (hello, air conditioning!).
Knit slippers are a great way to remedy that problem because they’re quick and easy to knit … Read More...
by Sarah White
You all know by now my love for a good knit top for summer. I’m definitely going to get on knitting some for myself and my daughter soon (and it’s already feeling like deep summer where we live, so we’ll … Read More...
by Sarah White
With all the sad news of high-profile suicides lately, it’s important to take the time to make sure that the people we care about know we care about them and are thinking about them.
That can be as simple as … Read More...
by Sarah White
Earlier this week, knitters might have noticed a fabulous shawl on the shoulders of one of the contestants on Jeopardy!
The quizzer in question was Leslie Manion, a bookseller and knitter from Vancouver, Wash.
The shawl she knit and wore … Read More...
by Sarah White
Sometimes the Pinterest algorithm gets it right. This pattern, for a trailing vine of blue flowers from LaMariacha, was in one of those “you might enjoy these Pins” emails. You know the ones that are usually really unrelated stuff … Read More...
by Sarah White
We’re literally counting down the days to our beach vacation (25 more!) and it’s just not coming fast enough. So I’m looking for inspiration everywhere I can to get me through these last landlocked days, and today it’s this jellyfish … Read More...
by Sarah White
This paper plate spiral marble run is a cool craft for summer that isn’t that hard to make but might require a little help from grownups to get the spacing of the plates just right.
The full tutorial is at … Read More...
by Sarah White
I am all about being less wasteful and using more things that are reusable, and if they can be handmade, too, so much the better.
Little scrubbies are great for removing makeup or washing your face, and these handknit facial … Read More...
by Sarah White
We have watched several Studio Ghibli movies, but one of our favorites is Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a young witch trying to make her way in a new city by working as a delivery person.
At her side is … Read More...
by Sarah White
The worlds of knitting and Broadway might not mix often, but when they do, the result is pretty cool.
I love this story from the New York Times about the sweaters knit from the musical Carousel by Judith Durant, whose … Read More...
by Sarah White
We’re a week into summer already at my house, and it’s already really hot outside, but we still try to get outside a bit when we can.
These ideas for solar-powered crafts from Parents magazine might just inspire you to … Read More...
by Sarah White
I didn’t do any adorable newborn photos when my daughter was a newborn, but I know a lot of people really love to do them, and knit accessories are a great way to make baby look even cuter.
This leaf-shaped … Read More...
by Sarah White
Adding edging to a simple knitting project is a great way to make it look more interesting. You can even add edgings to things that aren’t knit, such as purchased skirts or a plain fabric blanket.
This knit edging shared … Read More...
by Sarah White
My daughter is really interesting in solving mysteries and figuring out puzzles, so I’m definitely printing out the code breaking summer riddle worksheets from JDaniel4’s Mom.
The codes — one is ocean themed and another farm themed — use images … Read More...
by Sarah White
A couple of years ago I knit my daughter a mermaid tail blanket for Christmas. Hers is pink and purple, and it’s really cute, if I do say so myself.
But if there’s one thing cuter than a little girl … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m not at all sorry that I keep sharing patterns for knit tops. I only wish I had time to knit them all!
This one from Katia magazine is a free PDF available in both Spanish and English (it’s the … Read More...
by Sarah White
During the summer in particular it can be so hard to get kids moving. Whether its hot outside or they’re just more interested in a device, a book or something else, they often aren’t getting the amount of physical activity … Read More...
by Sarah White
I designed this Captain America placemat/trivet/doll blanket (you’ll see if you click) about five years ago, so it seems more than time to share it again.
This one was really fun to make, working from the outside in in … Read More...
by Sarah White
Coloring pages are maybe not the most educationally sound activity out there, but if you have a kid who loves to color they can be fun for a little break. And they’re a great thing to have on hand for … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love this simple little pattern for a loom knit coffee cup cozy worked in red, white and blue yarn from This Moment is Good. It’s a project that’s small enough you can still have it done in time for … Read More...