It’s the time of year when I write this that no one really wants to be outside where I live because it is just too hot. But we still want to make things fun while we’re stuck inside all day. … Read More...
Book Review: Knit Modern Scandi Sweaters
Scandinavia is known for its sweaters, which usually include colorwork and are worked in muted colors of wool yarn. They’re nothing if not traditional, so giving that garment a modern twist is a fun approach.
Marita Clementz said in … Read More...
Get Witchy with Potion Bottle Cross Stitch Patterns
There are so many fun ways you can go when stitching Halloween cross stitch patterns or giving your place a slightly spooky or witchy vibe any time of year. I love the look of little potion bottles, whether they’re real … Read More...
Learn about Costa Rica for Kids
I have a friend whose family is from Costa Rica so I’m excited to share more about this Central American country with you. Officially the Republic of Costa Rica, it borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and … Read More...
Textured Hat Knitting Patterns
There are all sorts of knitting techniques you can use on hats, but some of my favorites are textured stitch patterns or cabled hats worked in a single color. Check out these great textured hat knitting patterns and find your … Read More...
Crow Cross Stitch Patterns
In all my years writing about cross stitch, I don’t think I’ve ever had a post dedicated to crow cross stitch patterns. That’s a shame, because crows are cool, and they’re a great motif to use in the fall that … Read More...
Knit a Blanket with the Texture of a Ceiling
Knitwear designers can get inspiration from almost anything when it comes to re-creating a color scheme, an image or a texture in stitches. Sometimes the inspiration isn’t always obvious in the finished project, but sometimes it’s more literal.
That’s the … Read More...
Book Review: Super Fun Math Games for Kids
Most of us probably don’t think of math as being playful. It feels like a set of rules that need to be followed every time. But math can also be about exploration, experimentation, and drawing huge shapes on the driveway. … Read More...
Book Review: 200 Japanese Cross Stitch Designs
If you like repeating cross stitch designs, borders you can use on other projects or as bookmarks, florals and Japanese-inspired designs, you’ll want to check out 200 Japanese Cross Stitch Designs by Saeko Endo. This collection of 200 cross stitch … Read More...
Use LEGOs to Build Landmarks from Around the World
I love using LEGOs and other blocks in educational ways, because it’s a way to build on something that most kids already love and sneak in a bit of learning about another topic. Building is a great STEM lesson because … Read More...
Get Your Fruits by Knitting the Fruit Salad Vest
I guess I’ve decided it’s time to start knitting vests, and while I typically think of vests as being for fall, this one is decidedly summery.
Vanessa Ewing’s Fruit Salad Fest is covered with all kinds of fruits. I see … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: ArsOnirika
It’s not really that close to Halloween as I write this, but as crafters we’re always looking ahead and spooky season is one of my favorites. If it’s yours, too, or you just like things on the Gothic side, you … Read More...
Fun Owl Crafts for Kids of All Ages
Owls are around all the time, of course, but they feel like a fall animal to me. Maybe that’s because of their association with witches and Halloween, but owls don’t have to be scary, as this cute collection of owl … Read More...
Bookmark Knitting Patterns
It’s always a good time for a bookmark, and even more so as we start thinking about back to school time. Reading is more fun when you have a pretty bookmark. That’s just science.
Plus bookmarks are fast, portable, … Read More...
Leaf Learning Activities for Kids
There are lots of things you can do with leaves in the classroom and at home, and fun ways to learn about leaves as they start changing color in the fall.
Learn about different kinds of leaves and match them … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Striped Vest for Kids
I’m trying to include more knits for kids in my posts because I know a lot of people do a lot of their knitting for the little ones in their lives.
This child’s striped vest from Lion Brand Yarn is … Read More...
Super Cute Ghost Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m always looking for different approaches to holidays in different crafts, and this year I’m noticing a lot of cute ghosts. Check out these adorable ghost cross stitch patterns for tons of cute without the creepy.
Build a Paper City with Free Printables
My daughter’s school has project-based finals instead of tests in the spring, and in her geometry class last year the students constructed a scale model of a town complete with three-dimensional buildings.
Of course building a paper town doesn’t have … Read More...
Pencil Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
To celebrate back to school season, I wanted to make a fun and useful cross stitch pattern, so I decided on this cross stitch pencil bookmark.
It’s a really easy pattern even though it calls for six colors. You definitely … Read More...
Book Review: No Fear Sock Knitting
I feel like when it comes to things that people are afraid to knit, socks probably top the list. I’ve heard people say they would never knit socks because they look too hard, but really you just need to know … Read More...