Whether you’re looking for a craft for the classroom or a Halloween craft you can do at home even if you’re not crafty, these easy Halloween crafts for kids offer some great options.
If you want to keep it super … Read More...
Improvise Your Way Through This Dress Knitting Pattern
I occasionally find myself scrolling through new patterns on Ravelry just to see what’s out there that I might want to share with you, and it was on one of these occasions that the Black Cloud Dress by Julia Monning … Read More...
Acorn Cross Stitch Patterns
Acorns don’t get the same kind of attention that fall leaves do, and that’s a shame, because they are pretty in their own right and are a fun motif for crafting. Check out these acorn cross stitch patterns and stitch … Read More...
Learn about Cuba for Kids
Cuba is a island nation in the Caribbean that I feel like we generally think of as being one island, but there are actually more than 4,000 islands, islets and cays that are part of the country. Let’s learn more … Read More...
Pretty Leaf Knitting Patterns for Fall
It’s been a while (since 2023, it turns out) since I’ve done a post on leaf knitting patterns, so I wanted to share a few more. Leaves are fun to knit, take a small amount of yarn, and … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: MoonLit Patterns
MoonLit Patterns is a UK-based Etsy shop full of spooky, gothic, cottagecore, and more with a magical twist.
One of the biggest categories on the site is “enchanted girls,” which includes women in different cozy scenes like stitching, writing in … Read More...
Book Review: Bold, Brilliant, and Latine
If you’re looking for new books for your classroom for Hispanic Heritage Month or want some more pioneers of color to talk about at home or in class, check out Bold, Brilliant, and Latine by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrated by … Read More...
SciShow Pulls Segment about Knitting After Complaints
Back in September I told you about knitters complaining about a SciShow episode narrated by Hank Green in which obvious mistakes in terminology and illustration of points were made, not to mention saying “we” don’t really know how knitting works … Read More...
Knit a Colorful Vest for Layering
I know I have said this before, but in the last few years I’ve really become a fan of vests. They take less time to knit than a sweater, and you can wear them for more of the year, as … Read More...
Stitch a Haunted Bookstore for Spooky Season
This is probably a bigger project than you can finish before Halloween this year unless you’re some kind of speed demon of a stitcher, but when I saw it I knew I needed to share it because I just love … Read More...
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and it’s a great time to learn about Hispanic artists, scientists and others who have influenced the world.
My daughter’s Spanish class is doing all sorts of fun projects (she’s … Read More...
Knit Some Moo-velous Socks – Sock Knitting Pattern
I am not a huge fan of cows, but I will admit they are kind of cute as a motif for socks.
The Herding Cows Socks from Stone Knits feature a whole herd of cows all over the cuff and … Read More...
Gorgeous Mushroom Cross Stitch Patterns
I don’t know why I feel like mushrooms may be the motif of fall this year. Don’t get me wrong; I love pumpkins, but I have made so many of them I think I at least am ready to move … Read More...
Diwali Cross Stitch Patterns
I’ve shared a few Diwali cross stitch patterns over the years, including hands holding a diya lamp and some pretty lanterns.
I wanted to look for some more patterns for Diwali this year, and here’s what I found.
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Quilt Inspired Knitting Patterns
I’ve written before about how much I love it when different crafts come together, and I particular enjoy when motifs from one craft show up in another, like the trend toward knitting patterns inspired by quilts. It’s just an extra … Read More...
Labubu Coloring Pages and Activities
If your kids have gone gaga for Labubu, you aren’t alone. These cute (or are they creepy cute?) little figures seem to be everywhere among a certain age group, so let’s capitalize on that interest with some Labubu coloring pages … Read More...
How to Make Cross Stitch Ornament Blocks
There are so many fun different ways to display cross stitch. From making the smallest designs into magnets or pendants to framing in conventional frames or hoops, making into little pillows, ornaments and more, there are all sorts of ways … Read More...
Spider Crafts for Kids
Spiders are amazing all year, but we generally only make spider crafts during Halloween season. Whatever time of year it is when you read this, it’s always a good time to remember that spiders (generally) aren’t scary! Let’s take a … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Speckled Cardigan for a Little One
Knitting for babies and toddlers is so satisfying because the projects are generally pretty small (for garments, anyway) and it’s easy to make them look fancy without a lot of extra work on your part.
The Growing Garden Cardigan by … Read More...
Book Review: Halloween
Halloween is a holiday that many kids in America (and increasingly around the world) know about, but if you want to approach learning about Halloween as part of fall traditions, Halloween by Nancy Dickmann is a nice addition to your … Read More...