I don’t know why this little squirrel cross stitch pattern makes me think of fall. I guess because the squirrel looks like it’s about to attempt to grab an acorn that is as big as it is, which the squirrels … Read More...
Clear Slime Recipe and Ocean Slime for Kids
If you can’t get to the beach for the summer at least you can play with some beach sensory things. Little kids love play sand, seashells and, of course, slime, which you can make in an ocean theme pretty easily.… Read More...
Combine Knit and Crochet in the Sutton Shawlette
Patterns that combine knitting and crochet often feel like one craft or the other is an afterthought. While it’s nice to add a crocheted trim to a knit sweater or blanket, it’s even more fun when a project feels like … Read More...
Book Review: Super Simple Science Experiments
Kids of a certain age seem to love science experiments, but it can be difficult to come up with ideas for experiments off the top of your head.
Andrea Scalzo Yi has collected 100 easy setup science experiments you can … Read More...
Adventure Awaits Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute cross stitch pattern reminds me of the fantastical fun that can happen when you read books, so I would probably stitch this as a bookmark, but it would be great in a child’s room as well.
The Adventure … Read More...
A Colorful Sweater Knitting Pattern for Kids
Maybe it’s because my yarn cupboard is literally overflowing right now, but I’m thinking a lot about stash busting projects.
The Kaleidoscope sweater from Berroco (designed by Margaux Hufnagel) has a colorful circular yoke worked in rainbow colors, but you … Read More...
Use Up Your Stash on the Stripey Turtle Tank
The Stripey Turtle Tank by Emily Curtis isn’t a new knitting pattern but I saw someone sharing their finished object on Instagram the other day and it was so cute I just had to share it.
This project is the … Read More...
Stick Raft Building STEM Activity
It’s always good when it’s hot outside to add a little water play to your activities.
If your kids like to collect sticks, this idea from Kids Craft Room will be super simple to set up. Kids can design and … Read More...
Amigurumi Piglet
This is an easy to follow crochet pattern to make a little amigurumi piglet using Bernat Blanket yarn. The pattern works up quickly and makes a cuddly stuffed animal. The finished pig is 3 inches tall and 7 inches long.
Stranger Things Season 4 Cross Stitch Pattern
My husband and I finally finished watching the latest season of Stranger Things, which of course sent me on a hunt for crafts related to the latest installment of the show.
I found this Vecna cross stitch pattern from … Read More...
Still Time to Knit Summer Shorts
If you’re in the summer half of the world you might be wondering when is a good time to switch from summer knitting to fall and winter knitting.
I don’t think we’re there quite yet, because you still have time … Read More...
Summer Escape Room for Kids
It’s almost the end of summer where I live, but there’s still time to squeeze in a bit of fun (and hey, we’ve still got weekends with kids who need to be entertained, right?).
This escape room plan from Teaching … Read More...
How Do You Read a Knitting Pattern?
If you’re new to knitting, the language of knitting patterns might seem totally foreign to you, but there are common things you can find in well-written knitting patterns that make it easier to read and follow the knitting pattern so … Read More...
Delightful Sweater Knitting Pattern
It’s the little details that make a design delightful, and the Delightful sweater by Yanwen Qian includes little details that make a big difference.
This top down pattern is mostly Stockinette Stitch but those sweet little cuffs worked in a … Read More...
Treasure Trove Trio Cross Stitch Pattern
There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?
Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an … Read More...
That ’70s Kitchen Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this sweet retro kitchen design from Tiny Modernist! It features all sorts of cute kitchen accessories you might recognize if you were around in the 1970s and ’80s. There are old-school teapots and mixing bowls, even a fondue … Read More...
A Colorful Way to Knit a Shawl
I once knit part of a scarf with little odd balls of yarn, and every time I changed color I also changed stitch pattern.
That’s the exact idea behind the Color Adventure Shawl, designed by Tonia Lyons, but instead of … Read More...
Dot Marker Pattern Printables
I used to love dot markers when my daughter was little. They’re fat, so they are great for little hands, and they’re an easy way to make patterns.
3 Dinosaurs has printable dot marker pattern pages you can get when … Read More...
Teacher Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t really want to admit it, but it’s back to school time where I live. If you’re a teacher and want to make something cute for your room — or you want to stitch a thank you gift for … Read More...
This May Be the Perfect Summer Cardigan Pattern
This one might be better for people who are heading into summer rather than those closer to winter, unless you knit really fast, but I couldn’t help but share what looks to me like the ideal cardigan to knit for … Read More...