This Crochet Polar Bear Baby Stuffed Animal free crochet pattern will delight any child as a warm cuddly friend to play, go sledding, build snowmen, and snuggle on cold winter nights. With his warm woolen cap and scarf, he’s ready … Read More...
Men’s Sweater Knitting Patterns
My husband is not much of a sweater wearer (and now that he’s been working from home he didn’t wear a sweater all winter because he didn’t really have to leave the house) so I’ve never knit a sweater for … Read More...
Lemonade Tasting Activity
This lemonade tasting activity looks like it would be a lot of fun for the end of the school year, and you can get all her great extension activities to make a whole day of it.
Primarily Speaking ran a … Read More...
Book Review: Finger Knitting for Kids
With summer fast approaching in the Northern part of the world, I think we’re all looking for fun things to do with our kids. My daughter usually has day camps at least part of the summer (and even last year … Read More...
You’re a Wizard Harry Potter Cross Stitch
We’re big Harry Potter fans in this house, and if I had the patience I would definitely stitch up this You’re a Wizard, Harry cross stitch pattern from Good Morning Maui.
It features little characters and symbols from the stories, … Read More...
Printable End of the Year Award Ribbons
As the end of the school year comes along, it’s a great time to stop and recognize the kids for making it through this truly weird year. If you don’t already do end-of-the-year awards, these ribbon style printable awards from … Read More...
Take a Break with the Break in the Tide Shawl
Tif Neilan’s A Break in the Tide Shawl looks more complicated than it is.
It looks like blocks of brioche and Garter Stitch, but instead of brioche it’s actually Fisherman’s Rib, an alternative that gives a similar look but is … Read More...
Mosaic and Stripes Play in this Fun Shawl Knitting Pattern
Mosaic knitting is a lot of fun, but like any other knitting technique its even more fun when you combine it with other techniques for a more layered effect.
The Room with a View Shawl by maliha designs uses stripes … Read More...
This Dropped Stitch Cowl is a Great Project for Spring
I love scarves and shawls and often wear mine throughout the year, but it is nice to have a few knit accessories that are made for the warmer months.
The Alcea Cowl by Hannah Maier for Knit Picks is just … Read More...
Patriotic Houses Cross Stitch Trio
It’s the season for classic Americana designs, and these patriotic houses in cross stitch are a lovely addition to your collection if you have one.
Sold by Waxing Moon Designs, the houses feature words and American symbols like the flag, … Read More...
Memorial Day Printables
Looking for some easy activities to do with kids for Memorial Day?
These printables from Thought Co. are quick and easy to use at school or with kids at home.
There’s a vocabulary sheet, word search, crossword puzzle, quiz, an … Read More...
Knit a Cowl Inspired by the Garden
The Wise Weeds pattern from Catherine Clark just reminds me of the garden.
It’s a deep colorwork cowl covered with floral motifs and designs related to medicinal herbs, including nettles, red clover, skullcap, fennel, fenugreek, raspberry leaf and chasteberry. These … Read More...
Cross Stitch for the Wild Places
Steve Irwin
is an icon of natural exploration and protecting and preserving wild places and the creatures who live there.
Two Little Kits has a sweet Steve Irwin cross-stitch pattern about the importance of saving wild places.
It’s a pay … Read More...
Fingerless Mitt Knitting Patterns
I’m the sort of person whose hands are pretty much always cold, so I wear fingerless mitts throughout the year. If you’re in the market for some new hand warmers, check out these fingerless mitt knitting patterns from Etsy.
I … Read More...
Patriotic Yoga to Get Kids Moving
Yoga is a fun and easy way to get a little movement in for kids while also helping them calm down.
This patriotic yoga series from Pink Oatmeal includes a handful of simple yoga poses like the Uncle Sam (mountain), … Read More...
Book Review: Adorable Knitted Animals
I’m just going to say up front that Adorable Knitted Animals by Hiroko Ibuki 
is not for beginning knitters. There are some relatively easy projects, but even the simplest designs have a lot of pieces and require a lot of … Read More...
American Flag Trivia Cootie Catcher
Kids in elementary school seem to go through a cootie catcher (or fortune teller) phase, where they are always folding up these little designs and making up their own games.
This cootie catcher printable from Red Ted Art includes American … Read More...
Sweet Land of Liberty Cross Stitch
This sweet cross stitch pattern is a perfect thing to stitch for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday.
It features a colonial-looking house, flowers, flags and the phrase Sweet Land of Liberty.
It was designed by Cherry Hill Stitchery … Read More...
Get Cozy with the Warmth Shawl
If you’re in the part of the world where the weather is getting colder instead of warmer (or you’re the type who always gets cold in air conditioning), you might need to knit a Warmth shawl.
Designed by Safiyyah Talley, … Read More...
Clean Up in Style with this Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Did you know that spring cleaning is actually a great excuse to do more knitting?
If you don’t believe me, check out the Lily Gridlock dishcloth pattern from Yarnspirations.
This fun cloth is sure to get you actually wanting to … Read More...