Real eggs are fun to decorate, and the egg shape is fun to decorate with patterns, stripes and colors, too.
These egg patterns mats from Picklebums are not only cute, you can use them in lots of different ways. Color … Read More...
Book Review: Conscious Crafts Knitting
Knitting is more than a way to make things, though it is great for that. It’s also a great way to relieve stress, connect with other people and express yourself.
Knitters Sicgmone Kludje and Vanessa Koranteng, founders of the Black … Read More...
Amigurumi Highland Bull
This little Amigurumi Highland Bull is a perfect springtime project. He is soft and cuddly, made with Bernat Blanket yarn, and 6 inches tall. The pattern works up quickly and is easy to follow! You can see the full free … Read More...
Printable Spring Memory Cards
There are so many cute images associated with spring, from flowers to baby animals and insects. What better way to celebrate the things of spring than a fun printable memory matching game?
This game from Kiddy Charts has three pages … Read More...
Kikko Scarf Knitting Pattern to Bring You Good Fortune
The Kikko Skinny Scarf from Duke of Nikko is so pretty and has a lovely meaning behind it, too.
The hexagonal lace looks like tortoise shells, and turtles are a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan.
This pattern … Read More...
Tracing Line Eggs Printables
Tracing lines that follow different paths is a great way to practice pencil skills that will become important as kids learn to write. These printable eggs have different lines for kids to trace and are perfect for kids ages 3-7 … Read More...
Simple Beanie Knitting Pattern
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, or parts of the Northern Hemisphere where it’s not really warm yet, you might be looking for a super simple but stylish beanie that you can knit in flash to keep yourself or someone … Read More...
Pink is for Power Sweater for a Cause
Last year knitwear designer Melanie Berg was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her treatment was successful and now she’s a passionate advocate for screening and raising awareness of breast cancer, especially among younger women.
All of the proceeds from sales of … Read More...
Printable Spring Counting Puzzles
Puzzles that you can cut apart and that have numbers on them so they can be put back together are an easy way to introduce number sequencing to kids.
These printable puzzles from The Craft at Home Family have spring … Read More...
Peeps Easter Garland -Free Crochet Pattern
These cute crochet Peeps whip up quickly to create a festive garland to add to your Easter decorating. USe hem has gift tags hanging off Easter Baskets or string them along your porch.
Sunflowers and a Sweater Pattern in Support of Ukraine
Knit Rowan has shared a few patterns for sunflowers and a free sweater pattern in yellow and blue for you to knit in support of Ukraine.
The flowers you can make to sell and donate the proceeds to a good … Read More...
Free Sunflower Cross Stitch Pattern
Sunflowers are a super popular flower in crafts right now because of their connection to Ukraine, but they’re also just really lovely flowers that make me think of summer.
This pattern from DMC features a sunflower on its stem. It … Read More...
Ukraine Peace Cross Stitch Pattern
My Funny Stitches is another cross stitch designer based in Ukraine. She has a lot of lovely designs but I wanted to point out in particular her Pray for Ukraine design.
This one uses the shape of the country and … Read More...
Slava Ukraini Sweater Knitting Pattern
This gorgeous sweater was designed with helping the Ukrainian people in mind.
The Slava Ukraini sweater from Zanete Knits features blue and yellow colorwork inspired by Ukrainian embroidery and traditional costumes.
Zanete was born in Latvia and now lives in … Read More...
Shop Spotlight: Natalia Visyagina
Natalia Visyagina is a knitwear designer who now lives in Poland but is from Kharkov, Ukraine. She is currently donating the proceeds from her pattern sales on Etsy to support the Ukrainian army and the citizens of Kharkov.
She has … Read More...
Color by Number Spring Coloring Pages
These sweet color by number coloring pages from In the Playroom are great to have on hand for the art area this time of year, or to print out for use at home.
Color by number is a great way … Read More...
Lakeway Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love the graphic look of the Lakeway Shawl by Visuvio’s Crafts. The pattern is inspired by ripples on the surface of a lake, as well as carved ebony combs and African beadwork.
It’s worked in two colors of intarsia … Read More...
Easter Basket Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute little bookmark cross stitch pattern is sweet for Easter or really any other time depending on the colors of the flowers.
This pattern was designed by Pam Kellogg and uses a 24-count stitchband. It calls for very fine … Read More...
Knit a Cute Washcloth for Spring
Spring cleaning means knitting new washcloths and dishcloths for all that spring cleaning, right?
The Emily’s Garden washcloth from The Kitchen Sink Shop is a cute little cloth with a bit of lace at the edges but still mostly Stockinette.… Read More...
Flying Fox Shawl Knitting for a Cause
The beautiful Flying Fox Shawl was designed by Ukrainian designer Olga Gotham and is available for purchase as a standalone pattern or a kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
The company has announced that through April 8, 2022, all sales of … Read More...