I’m all about using yarn stash most of the year, but this time of year especially I spend a lot of time thinking about and sharing patterns that you can use if you want to pare down your stash a … Read More...
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New Christmas Books to Read with Kids
I used to do a book advent calendar for my daughter when she was younger, and I tried to fill it with as many books about Christmas and the winter holidays as I could. If you’re looking for a few … Read More...
Printable Houses to Use as Christmas Decorations
I guess this isn’t exclusively a kid’s craft or learning activity (though cutting and folding are great for developing fine motor skills!) but I think kids would love having some of these printable holiday houses around the house or classroom … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Ulysses Blue Stitching
I have been holding onto this Etsy shop to share with you when we got a little closer to Christmas, because as of this writing 17 of the designer’s 39 cross stitch charts have a Christmas theme. I think we’re … Read More...
Knit a Rainbow on Your Sweater
Whether you’re still knitting for Pride, want to commemorate a rainbow baby in your life or you just love the colorful addition of rainbow stripes to anything you knit, the Rainbow Over sweater from The Drunk Knitter is a pretty … Read More...
A Striped Shawl to Celebrate Progress
Admittedly this project might be a little large to stitch up to wear to Pride this year (especially since celebrations may have already happened where you live). But it’s a good reminder that Pride not just for June, so I … Read More...
Making Easter Meaningful for Kids
Easter can often turn into more of a celebration of spring than a religious holiday, but for Christians the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection are the center of this observance. While all the decorated eggs and baby animals are … Read More...
Knit Yourself a Special Little Something
You know I’m all about finding and sharing patterns that help you use your yarn leftovers. Here’s a sweet little shawl that’s meant to be made with the leftovers from a couple of other projects, as it calls for about … Read More...
Bust Your Stash and Keep Warm at the Same Time
Last year I wrote a post all about using advent calendar minis, and this is a little bit more of the same, but it’s more of a focus on ways to use lot of different bits of stash that … Read More...
Get Started on Stash Busting with Ziggy Triangle
I think that many knitters have as a new year’s resolution or goal to use more of their stash whenever a new year rolls around. I say pretty much every year that I’m not going to buy more yarn (unless, … Read More...
Holiday Garland Knitting Patterns
This is a post that was inspired by something I found when I was looking for something else.
I found this adorable Christmas tree light knit garland from Just Janine Treasures on Etsy and I knew I had to share … Read More...
Review: The Lego Christmas Ornaments Book
If you’ve got a Lego
fan in your household, making Christmas ornaments out of Lego is a fun engineering challenge. But if you don’t want to have to figure out how to make different shapes on your own, The Lego … Read More...
Christmas Sampler Cross Stitch Patterns
I love a good sampler pattern, and this time of year it’s fun to stitch up sampler style patterns related to Christmas. Some of these Christmas sampler cross stitch patterns can work like an advent calendar, stitching a little bit … Read More...
Cross Stitch Samplers with a Historic Twist
It’s funny that even though most of the cross stitch designers I’ve been profiling lately came to me from a list I’m picking from at random, quite a few of them have been designers who focus on samplers (see, for … Read More...
Religious Easter Activities for Kids
With Easter right around the corner, you might be looking for some religion-centered activities for kids to do for the holiday. Here are some printables, crafts and activities for kids that focus on the religious aspect of the holiday.
Happy … Read More...
Book Review- Friends: The One with the Crochet: The Official Crochet Pattern Book
I have just finished browsing through ‘Friends: The One with the Crochet: The Official Crochet Pattern Book
‘ and it is an absolute must-have for any fan of the show. The book is filled with over 25 official patterns for … Read More...
Simple Christmas Tree Knitting Pattern
This little tree is so pretty and I love the idea of using all your random bits of green yarn to make one (I have a lot of random bits of green yarn, but if you don’t I’m sure you … Read More...
Join Me and Learn How to Knit a Sock
If you’re into holiday crafting, whether knitting or otherwise, Rebecca Page has a holiday crafting summit coming up that you’ll want to check out.
The summit runs from Nov. 14-18 and includes access to 48 classes over those days. There … Read More...
10 Kid-Friendly Slime Tutorials
Welcome to our collection of 10 Kid-Friendly Slime Tutorials! Slime is a fun and engaging activity that not only allows children to explore their creativity but also provides an opportunity to learn about scientific reactions and cause and effect.… Read More...
How To Make Fluffy Slime
It’s a fun and easy slime recipe that makes the fluffiest slime! There are easy to follow step by step instructions and even free printable slime recipes.
Looking for more slime recipes? Check out this Slime Craft Book … Read More...