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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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
If you have kids at home or in the classroom who are into Pop-It
, these challenge cards from Teach Me Mommy are a fun way to add a little enrichment to this sensory toy.
The printables show different patterns … Read More...
Even when it’s hot outside, sometimes you need to wear socks. Ankle socks are a great option to wear with sneakers when it’s hot outside, and these are super easy to knit with self-striping (or solid) yarn.
This pair of … Read More...
Kawaii characters are always cute, but there’s something extra cute about kawaii food. I’m not sure what it is but food turned into a character is just irresistible.
This Kawaii burger cross stitch pattern was designed by Mary Winkler and … Read More...
Everyone needs a cute knit hat, but it’s even more true for babies, who need that extra bit of help keeping their temperature regulated. The good news is hats are super simple and fast to knit and every baby looks … Read More...
Want to add a little boxy gingham style to your wardrobe? The Kittenish Tank from Tina Tse Knits might be just the thing.
This fun colorwork top uses two colors of sport or heavy fingering weight yarn. It is available … Read More...