This twisted headband knitting pattern is super easy and quick to make with one color or two. It’s great for using a little odd ball or two of yarn and makes a comfortable headband to wear any time of year. Supplies I used about 37 yards of Lion Brand Heartland (I think the color is […]
Make a STEM Shelf to Keep Kids Tinkering
My teen has always been a maker, but I decided to make a STEM shelf to keep some of her (and my!) tools a little closer at hand. We have this shelf in the hallway upstairs, next to her bedroom and what we still call the playroom even though it’s mostly for art and storage […]
How and Why to Add Elastic to Knit and Crochet Projects
Sometimes when we knit or crochet a garment, the fit or feel doesn’t end up exactly as we’d like, so that’s the perfect time to add elastic to knit and crochet projects. Why Add Elastic to Knit or Crochet Items? The main reasons you might want to add elastic to a project is to stabilize […]
Crochet Bunny Bag for Easter Treats
This little crochet bunny bag is easy to stitch and makes a cute way to hold a few Easter treats. Supplies I used about 75 yards of Mary Maxim Sugar Baby, which has been discontinued, but is a DK weight yarn (Lion Brand Ice Cream might be a fun alternative). You’ll also need a size […]
Crochet Easter Basket Pattern
This east crochet Easter basket uses single crochet to make a simple and solid basket that you can decorate to make more Easter if you like, or keep it plain and you can use it all year long. Materials I used almost all of 4 balls of what’s just called Multi Color Yarn from Daiso […]
Snack Bag Sewing Pattern
This fabric snack bag sewing pattern can be made in whatever size you like to use of scraps and hold your favorite snacks, or even a sandwich. I’ve made snack bags before but I felt like they were all kind of small, so I measured with my heart (and the size of fabric pieces already […]
Easy Crochet Bunny Pattern
This easy crochet bunny pattern was a bit of a challenge for me to use as much of a ball of yarn as I could. I ripped it out multiple times but ended up with just 7 inches of yarn left, which was super satisfying. And the bunny is pretty cute, too. Supplies For this […]