This time of year is a great one for thinking about nature, not only because the world seems to be coming back to life for those of us in the northern part of the world, but also because this month … Read More...
Earth Day Activities and Crafts
Earth Day is a great day to celebrate with kids, because they tend to be pretty naturally interested in the planet and helping to take care of it. And of course there are things we can all do every day … Read More...
Leaving on a Jet Plane? How to Take Your Knitting with You
It’s getting to be travel season, and if you’re a knitter you know that travel time and vacations can leave lots of time for knitting. But it seems like every year I get questions about whether it is allowed to … Read More...
Grab a Chance to Learn Seamless Knitting from the Pros
Shelia is our winner.
This is another one of those books that I love because it’s just really smart and helpful and has great patterns, too.
The Art of Seamless Knitting
by Simona Merchant-Dest and Faina Goberstein really grounds knitters … Read More...
Cross Stitch the Planet for Earth Day
You might not think of Earth Day as a holiday you’d do special cross stitch for, but these designs would be great stitched onto a reusable shopping bag or hung in your recycling area.
My Heartstring’s Earth Day cross stitch … Read More...
Stitch up a Garden of Spring Flowers
Has spring sprung yet where you live? Or do April showers really bring May flowers?
Whether the spring blooms are already long-gone where you live or you’re still waiting for the first ones to come out (or you’re in the … Read More...
Repurpose Old Games and Toys into Literacy Activities
Sometimes it can be hard to part with old toys and games the kids don’t use anymore, whether for sentimental reasons or because you just aren’t quite sure what to do with them, especially if they look well loved or … Read More...
Love Finding Dory? Knit Squirt the Sea Turtle
This knit version of Squirt the Sea Turtle from Finding Nemo/Finding Dory is super cute and has a lot of great details, which makes him a fun stash-busting project.
In all this little project, designed by Nicola Riley, uses six … Read More...
Ways to Join in the Round for Circular Knitting
I think the biggest hurdle knitters have to get over when they want to start knitting in the round — perhaps maybe how to manage double-pointed needles — is understanding logistically how to get started.
How do you keep your … Read More...
Show Your Love for Your State with this Easy Project
I’ve been wanting to do a state-shaped cross stitch pattern for a while now, but I haven’t gotten to it yet.
This idea from Modern on Monticello is even easier than what I had in mind, because the only part … Read More...
Celebrate the Seasons the Montessori Way
My daughter loves it when the seasons start to change, particularly winter into spring (me, too). She loves to look for signs of spring and wants to notice every little change, from the first blooming flowers to the greening of … Read More...
Make a Bunny from a Square of Knitting
Here’s one more last-minute Easter/spring related knitting project you still have time to make.
Did you know you can make a bunny from a square of knit fabric? Studio Knit has the full tutorial for making a bunny from a … Read More...
A Couple More Quick-Stitch Easter Projects
Yes, it’s almost Easter already, and it might not seem like you have time to craft anything else, but these tiny projects will change your mind.
First, OK, this is not cross stitch, but you could probably do cross stitch … Read More...
More Cute, Quick Easter Patterns to Knit
We are getting down to the wire on Easter knitting projects, but there are a lot of super cute things you can do with yarn that you still have time to make for the holiday.
Says the woman who has … Read More...
Knit a Bunny Nugget — Or a Bunch
I don’t know what is cuter, these little stash-busting bunnies from Rebecca Danger or their name: Bunny Nuggets.
Both are pretty adorable, I have to say.
These little guys can be worked up with just 30 to 50 yards … Read More...
How to Set Up a Science Center for Preschoolers in a Small Space
Little kids love science and exploring the natural world, but it’s not always easy to fit a lot of science materials in when you don’t have a lot of space at home or in a classroom.
Teaching 2 and 3 … Read More...
Your Chance to Grab these Blanket Knitting Books
Karey is the winner!
Last month I shared a couple of little booklets from Leisure Arts all about knitting quick afghans and blankets, and this week I’m giving you the change to get them for yourself.
The booklets are:
Get an Education in Shawl Knitting from Kara Gott Warner
Kara Gott Warner recently announced she was moving on from Creative Knitting magazine, where she had been the editor for years. But she’s certainly keeping busy in the next phase of her career.
Her Power Purls podcast is still going … Read More...
Make Fun Crafts with and for Your Kid with Project Kid
I’m a sucker for craft idea books. I don’t always make projects directly out of them, but I think they’re a lot of fun to look at, and to have on hand for those days when the girl wants to … Read More...
Check out this Kickstarter for a Wearable Notions Holder
Because I mentioned the Knit Show Kickstarter the other day I wanted to share this one, too, which is for an interesting wearable knitting notions holder called the TINK.
TINK (that’s knit backward, by the way) is a six-inch … Read More...