These cute printable puzzles are great for beginning spellers. They reinforce the concept that every word needs to have a vowel and encourage kids to sound out words to determine how to spell them.
The cards include a picture of … Read More...
Royal Corgi Knitting Pattern
Did you know the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is coming up at the beginning of June?
If that’s not a good reason to knit a corgi wearing a crown, I don’t know what is.
Monty the Corgi is a sweet little … Read More...
Colorful Narwhal Cowl Knitting Pattern
This narwhal covered cowl is super cute and looks like it would be a lot of fun to knit.
The Gender Unicorn of the Sea pattern from Tidepool Knits is also a fundraiser for the Transgender Education Network of Texas, … Read More...
Fun Father’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Father’s Day is right around the corner but you’ve still got time to stitch something fun for a dad in your life. Check out these fun and often funny Father’s Day cross stitch patterns!
I can’t resist a good Star … Read More...
Knit Lounge Shorts Perfect for Summer
I’ve never knit a pair of shorts, but that may be able the only kind of garment I’ve never made (I’ve made most of a pair of leggings, if that counts).
The Bell of the Bobble Shorts from Kate Gardin … Read More...
Father’s Day Printables
Using printables is a fun and easy way to make a Father’s Day gift or to use Father’s Day for a little learning fun. Here are some Father’s Day printables for you to check out with your kids!
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The queen of England has a huge milestone celebration coming up, the Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne.
Little kids especially love donning crowns and having a tea party, and this occasion seems like a great reason to … Read More...
American Flag Cross Stitch
This lovely American flag cross stitch design would be great to stitch up for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Flag Day or any other patriotic holiday.
It features flags on a clothesline and a line from “America the Beautiful.”… Read More...
Easy Projects to Knit for Father’s Day
If you’re looking for something to knit for a dad in your life, check out this list of easy Father’s Day knitting patterns (which of course would be fine to knit for any other occasion).
I wanted to offer a … Read More...
Make Your Own Stripes with the Funky Stripes Cardigan
This looks like such a fun project!
Joji Locatelli’s latest is Funky Stripes, a project that combines two colors of an aran weight yarn and two colors of mohair into a DK weight fabric with choose-your-own-adventure stripes.
The pattern explores … Read More...
Make a Jump Rope for Summer Fun
This is a fun upcyling project if you have a lot of plastic straws in your house. I used to buy packs of straws from the dollar store and we would use them with playdough and other sensory and art … Read More...
Shrinky Dink Father’s Day Keychain Craft
Shrinky Dinks are a classic craft from my childhood but kids these days still find them fun to watch as they shrink in the oven.
This simple keychain craft from Projects with Kids is great for Father’s Day, and it … Read More...
Father’s Day Love Cross Stitch Pattern
This Father’s Day word art cross stitch pattern is a super sweet way to share the love with dad. There are words for dad along with words that relate to being a dad, all in the shape of a heart.… Read More...
Nature Resist Tie Dye Shirts
Projects that involve natural materials are great to do any time of year, but they’re especially fun if you’re looking for summer camp crafts or things to do with kids while they are home for the summer.
These nature resist … Read More...
A Cabled Vest to Knit for Any Time of Year
All this talk of tank tops and summer vacations might make you think I’ve forgotten about our southern neighbors who are heading into winter right now. Of course I try to mix up the seasons of patterns throughout the year … Read More...
Father’s Day Beer Cross Stitch Pattern
If you have a dad in your life who likes beer or is a home brewer, you might want to wish them a Hoppy Father’s Day with this cross stitch design by LaHooplaCo.
The design fits in a 4-inch hoop … Read More...
A Father’s Day Cross Stitch Pattern for the Gardener
Dads often get lumped into having certain interests, like home repair, or grilling, but dads can be into a lot of different things, just like anyone else.
If you have a dad or know a dad who likes to garden, … Read More...
Sweetheart Ribbed Top Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a shirt with a different kind of V-neck, and this one has a fun neckline, too.
The Sweetheart Ribbed Top from Friday Knits Designs has a neckline similar to a sweetheart neckline in sewing. … Read More...
The Perfect Cardigan to Knit fro Your Getaway
I pack sweaters no matter where I’m traveling. Even if we’re going to the beach, odds are good there’s going to be a windy evening walk on which I will want to be wearing a sweater.
Something like the Getaway … Read More...
Knit a Top with a Little V
Not every summer top has to be a tank top. The Mini Vee Tee by Nicole ThorsonKnits is a pretty simple top worked in fingering weight yarn that has a cute little cutout at the neckline that looks more like … Read More...