Vickie Howell was on the Hallmark Channel recently as part of the Christmas in July programming for the Home and Family show, and she showed off a super cute and quick to knit Christmas stocking you might want to put … Read More...
Brilliant Collection of Art Activities for Toddlers
Sometimes it can be hard to get little kids interested in art, and just having a lot of materials available might not be the best way to go for a kid who gets overwhelmed easily (or a parent or teacher … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Slice of Citrus
It’s fun in the summer to knit projects that are a little summery, and I really love the citrus slice knitting pattern from Studio Knits.
It’s worked in cotton on straight needles, using short rows (and a little color knitting) … Read More...
Hold on to Summer a Little Longer with these Cool Flamingos
I don’t know how you are feeling about summer right now, but as I write this things have cooled down a little bit where I live, enough to make it bearable to be outside. If summer could always be like, … Read More...
Yes, Row Gauge Matters
Most of the time when we care about gauge at all, we knitters tend to fixate on stitch gauge, that is, the number of stitches per inch. Ensuring that stitch gauge is the same as the pattern calls for means … Read More...
Learn How to Knit with Beads with this Fun Book
Helen is getting this one.
This week’s giveaway is a book all about embellishing your knitting with beads. Knit One, Bead Too by Judith Durant
is the perfect book to get you started using beads in your knitting, because it … Read More...
A Sweet All About Me for Kindergarteners
Whether you’re a teacher looking to get to know your students a little bit better or a parent who wants to remember something about the beginning of the school year, you’re sure to love this printable All About Me lapbook … Read More...
Cute Little Cacti to Cross Stitch
This pattern from Maker Society is titled Spring-time Cacti, but I refuse to be bound by your rules.
These little succulents are sweet to stitch any time of year, like, right now, no matter what season it happens to … Read More...
An Easy Way to Do Graphing with Preschoolers
Making graphs is a lot of fun for kids, and even little ones can get in on the fun with a giant floor chart that allows them to chart their toys by color.
The idea comes from Frugal Fun for … Read More...
The Trick of Variegated Yarn: Different Looks in Different Crafts
I know a lot of knitters are multi-crafters, doing knitting as well as crochet or weaving or other yarn (or non-yarn) crafts.
And of course yarn looks different when we use it in different crafts, but I’ve never done a … Read More...
Strawberries to Stitch as a Border or a Bookmark
There are lots of great patterns out there made for perler beads or other types of beading that are just charts that can be used for cross stitch (or knitting for that matter).
When I saw this pattern for a … Read More...
Two-Tone Bias Knit Washcloth
The bias knit washcloth is a classic knitting pattern, so classic in fact it has a default name: Grandmother’s Favorite.
I like it because it’s super easy, but still fun and quick to knit, and it’s perfect for using just … Read More...
Make STEM Drawers to Keep Materials Together
I’ve been working on revamping my daughter’s playroom into more of an art/tinkering space for a while now, and I have a feeling I’m going to be stealing this super smart idea from Pocket of Preschool for making STEM drawers … Read More...
Kinds of Blue Features Knitting as a Lifeline
Have you seen the website Kinds of Blue? It’s an Australian project in which 14 young people chronicle their experiences with depression with the aim of exploring what is often unexpressed and letting others know they are not alone.… Read More...
Signs You are So Over Your Current Knitting Project
This list from Craftsy of 10 ways to know you’re over your current WIP made me laugh, but it’s actually important to think about.
Have you had a project in time out for years?
Are you totally bored with what … Read More...
Celebrate Shark Week with Cross Stitch
Some people get really excited about Shark Week. I don’t watch a lot of TV, and it’s not what I’d pick if I did, but to each their own.
If you or someone you know is obsessed with this week … Read More...
Celebrate Shark Week with Shark Unit Studies and Activities
Do your kids get excited about shark week? I know a lot of people really love this special week of shark-themed programming, and if nothing else it’s a good time to share some fun shark-related learning activities with your kids.… Read More...
Learn How to Add a Vintage Touch to Your Knit Wardrobe
Ane is the winner.
Lots of knitters love to use vintage knitting patterns or to work from patterns that are inspired by the patterns of the past. Vintage patterns tend to have less ease and more details and shaping than … Read More...
Make Fraction Math Trees for Hands-on Learning
These fraction trees are easy to make and a great way to see how fractions work, with the whole number being the trunk and dividing up as you go through the branches.
Get the full details at Teach Beside Me.… Read More...
A Stitched Reminder
Are you the sort of person who is always forgetting their phone or wallet when they leave the house?
Maybe you need to stitch yourself a reminders list to hang near the door you use when you leave the house.… Read More...