Probably the hardest thing about knitting cables isn’t the knitting itself, it’s remembering which row you need to work your cable on. I’m not the kind of knitter who keeps a row counter handy, and I don’t always remember which … Read More...
Use the Scientific Method in All Subjects
The scientific method is the basic process of investigation and discovery in science, but it can be used in other academic subjects and in life in general, too.
M. Moore Educational Resources ran a series about using the scientific … Read More...
Yarnit Creator Competes on FUNDERDOME
I had never even heard of the Steve Harvey show FUNDERDOME until I saw that Kate from Yarnit was going to be on it.
It’s an entrepreneur competition show where two different ideas are pitted against each other for funding. … Read More...
Check out This Amazing Cross Stitched Wonder Woman
Did you see the Wonder Woman movie? Lots of crafters have been inspired to make things with a Wonder Woman theme since the movie came out, and I wanted to share this great Wonder Woman cross stitch pattern with you.… Read More...
How to Estimate Yardage in an Odd Ball of Yarn
If you have a bit of yarn left over from a past project or any ball of yarn that has lost its ball band, it’s natural to wonder exactly how much yarn you have there.
It’s never a good idea … Read More...
Explore the World in a DIY Summer Camp
This is such a fun idea to do with your own kids or your own group of kids during the summer — or really any other time.
Leanna from All Done Monkey shared her ideas for a DIY Around the … Read More...
Don’t Stop Knitting Just Because It’s Summer
It’s hot. (Probably.) I get it. I live in the American South, and it’s really tempting to make knitting a seasonal hobby. It’s hard to want to knit when you’re sweaty, and you might not think there are a lot … Read More...
Go Beyond Knit and Purl with this Great Book
Congratulations to Kathleen.
I took all the knitting books off my shelves last week (eek!) and am getting rid of a lot of stuff, which also means I’ve uncovered some great new (old) stuff for you all.
This week’s giveaway … Read More...
Stitch a Simple Pineapple
Pineapples are a fun motif for crafting because they are an interesting texture in real life that’s fun to translate into stitching, and in the islands they are a traditional way to welcome visitors.
Adding a pineapple cross stitch design … Read More...
A Butterfly Bookmark for Your Summer Reading
I love summer for a lot of reasons, but this particular summer has been great because my daughter is old enough to read by herself, which means I’m getting a lot more reading time for books I actually want to … Read More...
This May Actually Be the Cutest Knit Baby Hat Ever
I have made some baby hats that I consider pretty darn cute, but this one might just be the cutest one ever.
The knit baby headphone hat from Little Red Window is exactly what the title says. It’s worked from … Read More...
Knit a Giant Heart Wall Hanging
What happens when a knitter has a big, empty wall and a pair of giant arrows?
The Shot through the Heart wall hanging, that’s what.
This delightful creation is the work of Heidi at Hands Occupied, and I <3 it … Read More...
Check out this Amazing Collection of Printables
Some people who blog are so amazingly generous with their time, skill and talent. So it is with This Reading Mama, who is just one example, but on her free printable page she has collected more than 1,000 pages worth … Read More...
How to Make Color-Changing Lemonade
This is really cool. I had never heard of butterfly pea flowers before reading this post about color-changing lemonade from Left Brain Craft Brain, but apparently they’re a thing and you can use them to turn your lemonade all sorts … Read More...
Knit a Square for a Chance at a Trip to VK Live
Here’s a fun contest I thought some of you might be interested in. Have you seen Nicky Epstein’s book Knit a Square, Create a Cuddly Creature? Here’s the book on Ravelry if you haven’t. The idea is that you knit … Read More...
The “Secret” to Finding Great Cross Stitch Patterns
There are a lot of cross-stitch patterns online. There are even a lot of free cross-stitch patterns online. Some of them aren’t great, and some of them are clearly copyright violations (because someone took a picture from a book and … Read More...
Easy Touch and Feel Letters to Make at Home
There are lots of ways to teach letter recognition, but adding a sensory element is helpful for a lot of kids.
With these touch and feel letter cards from Teach Me Mommy, kids can see the letters and trace the … Read More...
Celebrate Ice Cream Month with Cross Stitch
July is Ice Cream Month, with good reason, and stitching this sweet treat sounds like a nice way to occupy your time when it’s hot outside.
Here are a few free cross-stitch patterns for ice cream to get you started:… Read More...
Embellish Your Fidget Spinner with Knitting
Are the kids in your life playing with fidget spinners? Or maybe you have one, too? I think knitting is the original fidget toy, but that’s another story.
Kristen from Studio Knit says she was challenged by the kids in … Read More...
A Couple of Books for Your Feminine Side
These books are going to Iryna.
This week I’m giving away two books that are perfect for you ladies who love feminine details and cozy knits.
Essentially Feminine Knits
by Lene Home Samsøe has 25 patterns that are both rustic … Read More...