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Bring on the fall leaves, pumpkins and apples as we help little ones learn to recognize letters and get ready for reading with these fall literacy activities.
Practice letter recognition by feeding the scarecrow straw with the letters of the … Read More...
Sometimes you want to knit an afghan without being trapped under an afghan the whole time you’re knitting it.
I mean, I guess that might be true for some people. It is not true for me. I think I mostly … Read More...
There are so many great pumpkin knitting patterns out there, and it looks like I haven’t done a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns in a few years, so it’s high time for another one.
The Lancaster Pumpkins from Cuddle Bunny … Read More...
The other day I shared some cross stitch patterns for pumpkins, but if you’re ready to stitch up some fun for spooky season, here’s a little collection of jack o’lantern cross stitch patterns to get you started. (Of course, … Read More...
I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More...
Adding a seasonal spin to classroom learning makes it a little more fun for everyone, so here are some fall math activities to get younger kids engaged in learning the basics.
Make fun fall shapes like an apple, a scarecrow … Read More...
This cute Halloween cross stitch pattern would be the perfect thing to hang on or near your door to let people know exactly who they are dealing with.
It’s from Durene J Cross Stitch on Etsy and features a pretty … Read More...
Looking for a knit gift with a personal touch? How about knitting a hat with the recipient’s name on it?
This simple hat from Fox and Pine Stitches would be lovely all by itself, but you can make it, like, … Read More...
I love a good scarf. I have knit so many scarves (and cowls, and shawls) through the years I could probably wear a different one every day for a month. But there’s always room for more scarves, if you ask … Read More...
These easy Halloween crafts are great for decorating the classroom or using around the house in the fall.
Ghosts are a fun and easy shape to make in lots of different ways, but I like the way this one allows … Read More...
Pumpkins are such a fun and easy shape to use for all sorts of craft projects. Even little kids can make super cute crafts with pumpkins like these.
For the littlest kids, this mess-free pumpkin painting project from Teaching 2 … Read More...
I feel the urge to rush fall along this year and kind of want to head right into spooky season (thus the posts about haunted houses and ghosts!) but I know we should also take a moment to give … Read More...
There have been many great innovations in the knitting and fiber arts world in the more than 20 (!) years that I’ve been writing about these subjects online. Different fibers and materials and styles of knitting needles and new tools … Read More...
I guess technically these are all Halloween knitting patterns, but they are really designs that you can knit and use and enjoy all fall long. From keeping your hands and your coffee cozy to making your couch cute, these designs … Read More...
When my daughter was younger, she loved to play with the insides of the pumpkin when it was time to carve the jack o’lantern. In the years since she’s decided the inside of a pumpkin smells bad, but playing with … Read More...
Cross stitch is a calming activity, especially when the pattern you’re working is simple and suits your personal style. Leah Lintz says she likes to cross stitch as a means of stress relief, but a lot of the cutesy patterns … Read More...
I recently shared a collection of flat hat knitting patterns, so now it’s time to step it up a little bit and share some hat knitting patterns that are worked in the round. A hat is a great first … Read More...
Last month I shared some fun apple STEM activities, but of course you can do a lot of the same things with our other favorite fall produce: the pumpkin. Here are some fun pumpkin STEM ideas for use in … Read More...
Fair Isle knitting is a classic in knitwear design, with colorful, geometric patterns that look intricate but are typically only worked with two colors per row or round. How often you change colors horizontally and vertically can make a big … Read More...
I’m sure I’ve written about this before, but it bears repeating that in the past couple of years I have really come to appreciate the value of a good vest. Sometimes you want a little extra warmth on your body … Read More...