It seems like a really traditional thing (to me, anyway) to make a cross stitch for someone’s wedding. These patterns usually have lots of flowers and the couple’s names and their wedding date, maybe a bit of verse from the … Read More...
Everything You Need to Know about Blocking Knits
Blocking your knitting is an important last step to ensuring that your knit projects looks as good as they should. It’s essential for lace knitting projects to open up the eyelets, but it’s great for a lot of other knitting … Read More...
Make an Outdoor Obstacle Course Using Sidewalk Chalk
I have shared sidewalk chalk obstacle courses before, but I really like this one from Toots Mom is Tired because it focuses on developing gross motor skills like following a line, jumping and spinning.
This is also a great way … Read More...
Textured Blanket Knit with Loop Yarn
Loop yarn is a relatively new product in craft stores that allows people to knit without knitting needles. Even if you know how to knit, it’s pretty fun to use and it’s a good way to introduce people to fiber … Read More...
Time for a Little Coffee Cross Stitch
This Coffee Time cross stitch pattern from Sometimes Crafter is really cute, and could be used in a lot of different ways, from stitching on a towel to adding to a coaster.
What I find really interesting is they way … Read More...
Mother’s Day Fingerprint Bookmarks
Here’s a quick and easy Mother’s Day project to do with one kid or a whole classroom.
This Mother’s Day bookmark from Savvy Second Graders is a sweet printable that the kids use their fingerprints for to make a little … Read More...
Flowers in Cross Stitch for Mom
I like this simple Mom cross stitch design from Alita Designs.
It features the word mom and some flowers, and is worked in just three colors, which makes it quick and easy.
It’s a sweet little design that would be … Read More...
Printable All About Mom Page
Having kids do an “all about mom” page for Mother’s Day is really fun. It makes a cute keepsake and the answers are usually funny.
Here are a couple of printables from My Cup Overflows that kids can use to … Read More...
This Mother’s Day, Let Mom Take All the Credit
As mothers, our job is to do the best we can to take care of and teach our children to become the best people they can be.
So why not thank mom for making sure you turned out pretty well … Read More...
Rain on Notre Dame is Like a Knitter’s Trip to Paris
A few days after the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, I saw this pattern on Facebook that is a lovely tribute to the City of Light in yarn.
The Rain on Notre Dame Cowl represents Sarah Schira’s … Read More...
Messy Messy Bun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern Hat
A messy bun hat or ponytail hat is a stylish accessory for every woman or girl during fall or winter. But choosing the right yarn, it can make life easier on those windy spring days, too. You see, it’s well … Read More...
Knit the Perfect Sweater Dress for Your Little One
If you don’t follow Tanis Fiber Arts on Instagram, you really should. Her photos are colorful and fiber filled, her space is encouraging and she has an adorable little girl who lately has been showing up in a lot … Read More...
Cross Stitch Roses on a Burlap Bag
This is a great idea for Mother’s Day or any other time you might need to give a gift to someone who loves flowers.
You can cross-stitch right onto a burlap bag, because the weave of the fabric has holes … Read More...
Problem Solving Posters for the Classroom
One of the important lessons of early childhood education is getting along with other children and resolving conflicts in a peaceful way.
These printable problem solving posters from This Reading Mama will help kids think about what they should do … Read More...
Patty’s Helpful Hints for Combining Yarns
There comes a time in every stasher’s life when they have a hankering to combine a couple of yarns to make a yarn of a different weight.
Patty Lyons, writing on the Mason-Dixon Knitting website, offers some general advice on … Read More...
Art Prompt: What Does Your Imagination Look Like?
This is such a fun idea and I’d love to do it with adults as well as kids. Using a picture of the person as a base, give them the prompt “what does your imagination look like?”
You could also … Read More...
This Colorwork Cowl is a Great Way to Play with Color
It might not be cowl season where I live, but I know it’s cold and getting colder in plenty of places in the world.
Plus, there’s nothing wrong with getting a jump on gift knitting or having a new project … Read More...
Snarky Mother’s Day Cross Stitch
Moms are special for a lot of reasons, not the least is they have to put up with us no matter how terrible we are.
Tell your mom you love her and say thank you with a bit of snarky … Read More...
Stitch a Simple Poncho for Summer
I’m always in need of a simple little something to throw over my sundresses or other light clothing in the summer. The Very Easy Poncho by Cara Carnia is a simple way to keep warm when you’re somewhere a little … Read More...
Knit a Market Bag for Earth Day
Earth Day is an important time to remind us all to think about the little things we can do every day to lighten our load on the planet. One thing I have been really focused on this year is using … Read More...
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