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DIY Paper Dora The Explorer Favor Bags

June 11, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

These DIY Dora The Explorer paper bags are perfect for party favors or candy bags. They are so easy and affordable to make, you will need some paper and glue and of course the purple paper bags to complete these Dora Backpacks.

You can fill these DIY Dora Backpacks with lot’s of little Dora trinkets.

Dora The Explorer Coloring Book

Dora The Explorer socks

Dora The Explorer Balloons

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Dora teaches the viewer by asking them to help her solve puzzles. Did you know that Dora the Explorer is broadcast in 141 countries? And even has its own spin-off show, Go Diego Go? Diego Marquez is a young action-adventure hero who loves nature and animals. He’s also Dora the Explorer’s cousin. Diego’s mission, with help from young viewers at home and on occasion features Dora, is to help rescue an animal in trouble.

Did you know that Dora The Explorer first aired in 2000? Yep, it is THAT old folks.

My kids enjoyed watching Dora The Explorer when they were little as they had fun solving puzzles with Dora and her sidekick – Boots.

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A Textured Knit to Get You to Fall

We’ve reached the portion of summer where I live where the heat is just an insult. I don’t want to go outside for any reason and the only thing I want to do is think about how it’s going to be fall soon and I’m going to need my sweaters again. 

If you need a pretty little knit to tide you over until you can start wearing sweaters again, might I suggest Tosca from Berroco? 

This highly textured cardigan design by Alison Green is stunning in a jewel tone but I think it would look great in any color you like. It actually calls for a Pima cotton yarn, which is great for the beginning of fall when you’re just starting to need an extra layer in the cool of the morning or the evening (or as a defense against air conditioning). 

This intermediate knitting pattern features a split hem and then is worked flat to the underarms in one piece. The parts are then worked separately to finish up the top, and the sleeves are knit flat and sewn in and seamed after the body has been sewn together. 

The pattern includes 12 sizes, with a finished bust measurement ranging from 38 to 72.5 inches, or 96.5 to 184 cm. The pattern notes don’t say how much ease is intended but it sounds like a lot. You can always pick a size based on how much ease you would like. 

The stitch pattern is a pretty lattice cable that includes yarn overs and decreases as well as simple twists. The pattern is both written and charted so you can work whichever way you like. 

This looks like a great cardigan that’s a little bit fancy but still not too difficult to knit that can get you through to the fall in knitting it and then you can enjoy wearing it all season long. 

Grab the free pattern from Berroco. 

[Photo: Berroco]

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