Watching movies is a classic activity to do while you are knitting, and so much the better if you can knit something that shows off your love of film at the same time you are watching a movie.
That’s just … Read More...
Sandcastle Cross Stitch Patterns
It might be a little early as I write this to be thinking about summer vacation, but let’s take a look at some sandcastle cross stitch patterns while we’re dreaming of the beach.
I love this little sandcastle in a … Read More...
Activities for the Feast of St. Anthony
St. Anthony of Padua is celebrated on his feast day of June 13. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, he was made a saint just a year after he died, and is known as the patron saint of lost items … Read More...
Knit Projects Covered with Butterflies
Butterflies are a common source of inspiration for all sorts of artists, and their colors and shapes are a lot of fun for knitters, too. Check out these knitting patterns that include butterfly motifs.
If you want to start simple, … Read More...
Learning about Math with a Deck of Cards
One of the best low cost math learning items you can have at home or in the classroom is a deck of cards.
There are so many simple things you can do with a deck (especially if you make it … Read More...
Knit a Chicken for Your Eggs
Knitting can’t solve the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, but now, thanks to Yarnspirations, you can knit a little chicken to keep your egg cozy.
The chicken toy and egg cozy pattern from Yarnspirations … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Mood Stitching
Mood Stitching is a rather small Etsy shop based in Thailand, bu the detail and specialties of the shop really caught my eye and made me want to share it.
One of the biggest categories is called Fraktur, which I … Read More...
Learning about Ethiopia for Kids and Free Coloring Sheets
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa that’s officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Let’s learn more about this diverse country.
Ethiopia Basics
Ethiopia is the place where anatomically modern human life began. It … Read More...
Postage Stamp Cross Stitch Bundle Features Every US State
While I’m definitely drawn to big, dramatic cross stitch patterns with lots of details, my attention span is such that smaller projects are a lot more likely to get done. Lots of cross stitch designers appeal to this small project … Read More...
Try Illusion Knitting with this Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Illusion knitting is one of the knitting skills that I haven’t done a lot with, but it looks like it would be fun and the effect is really cool.
Basically illusion knitting is done by working in two color ridges … Read More...
Easy Crafts to Make for Father’s Day
Homemade gifts are the best for holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and these easy Father’s Day crafts are great for kids to help with and that make useful gifts for dad.
I love a good picture frame craft … Read More...
Patriotic Cross Stitch to Celebrate America 250
The United States has a pretty big birthday coming up, and lots of cross stitchers seem to be celebrating with commemorative patriotic cross stitch designs. If you want to stitch up something special for America 250, check out these patriotic … Read More...
Knit Summer Tops with a Bit of Lace
This time of year I annually try to convince everyone that you can still knit and wear knit garments in the summer. One way to do that is knitting short sleeved or sleeveless shirts. But you can make it even … Read More...
Knit an Easy Twisted Headband, By Hand or Machine
I love knitting headbands, maybe more than I love wearing knit headbands, but I’m trying to get them into the rotation more often this year.
Knit headbands are generally pretty quick and easy to knit, they don’t take a lot … Read More...
This Trail Finding Scavenger Hunt is a Great Idea for Summer
Kids love scavenger hunts, and a hunt that gets them outside and helps them learn a little bit about navigating in the wild is extra fun.
This trail signs scavenger hunt idea from There’s Just One Mommy is a great … Read More...
Learn about Mythical Animals with this Fun Card Game
I love printable games because they’re relatively low setup (and low cost) but can be a lot of fun for kids and are often about subjects that you wouldn’t necessarily find a board game about.
Inspired by the book Miss … Read More...
Simon Fannon Breaks World Record for Marathon Knitting
I’ve been writing about knitting long enough that I remember (and wrote about) when knitter David Babcock broke the world record for the longest scarf knit while running a marathon. I don’t know why this is a thing people would … Read More...
Don’t Let the Pigeon Knit the Sweater!
Michelle Tsai is a Jeopardy! champ known for wearing her handknits when she competed in games. She wore a Weasley-style sweater vest with a giant M, a tank top with a heart shaped cutout, and a sweater that looks like … Read More...
Book Review: Cross Stitch Cabinet of Curiosities
If you’re a fan of the strange and unusual, little trinkets gathered from here and there, natural wonders and found objects, you’ll enjoy the projects in Grace Isobel’s Cross Stitch Cabinet of Curiosities: 500 Magical Motifs and Peculiar Patterns.… Read More...
Let’s Get Buzzing About World Bee Day
I did a post all about bee learning activities last year, not realizing that May 20 is World Bee Day. So let’s gather some more fun activities to do with bees or with a bee theme, for World Bee Day … Read More...