Since you all loved CC so much, we thought that we should have her make another appearance but this time with a twist. I decided to take a break from being the interviewer and become the interviewee! Watch this episode to see what CC’s been knitting and to find out what this Barbara Walters in the making…
The Jurassic Park universe is back in a big way this summer! Jurassic World starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallace Howard returns to the updated Isla Nublar theme park with bigger, badder dinos. The movie is out on June 12th so we are getting in the mood with pterodactyls, triceratops, and, everyone’s favorite, the t-rex! Below are…
Making Easter basket grass yourself is a great idea; it’s a simple, fun activity you can do with kids, and helps get everyone into the holiday spirit with egg-hunt anticipation. Making your own out of yarn secured inside the basket also means you’ll have a lush, great-looking basket and no more plastic grass all over…
Teaching children to knit or crochet can be daunting, but these 7 tips are designed make it easy and fun for everyone involved. Remember the first project you ever made? Teaching a child to knit or crochet is your chance to help them have that special feeling of accomplishment. When children learn to love fiber…
Stylish hats are excellent, thoughtful gifts for kids of all ages. These 4 projects to knit and crochet are clever and fashionable hats for kids worthy of any children’s boutique; only these are easy to make yourself. Try the hints below to make each hat special for each child in your life. The ‘Totally Tubular’…
The days are nearing where the kids will be off to school and you worry less about what daytime activities will keep them occupied. BUT, before you get ready to send them back to school, why don’t you cherish this time left and craft some projects together (or tell the kids to create some of these easy crafts…
August has always been one of my favorite months for one reason: summer vacations. The last month of summer vacation for many school children, August is a month to get out and enjoy free time with family and see new and exciting things together. If you’re like me, this also means planning what projects to…
Earlier this summer, I was on vacation and I stumbled upon an adorable looking children’s book called Mischief in the Forest: a yarn yarn in a bookstore. Obviously, as a yarncrafter, I had to flip through it. It was a wonderful story about a grandmother, her woodland neighbors, and what happens to her yarn while…
When I was a child, one of my favorite games to play was “kitchen.” I loved creating food to serve my brother and my dolls, a love that’s translated into a passion for cooking as an adult. For creative crocheters and knitters, making your own toy food for your kids (or maybe even your pets)…
With over 500 free baby gift patterns to choose from, it’s hard to decide. We’ve culled through them to give you a selection of some of the favorite, most highly rated patterns. Whether you are making something for a newborn or toddler, we hope this carefully selected group of patterns inspires you to knit or…
This time of year, many of us wake up from our sense of complacency to remember that we should be thankful for what we have. Studies show that being grateful is actually good for us. Remembering to be thankful for something everyday has been linked to being healthier and happier. When we realize that our…
On Friday, I was crocheting some gauge swatches on the subway, which I take to get home after work. A few stops in, three little boys boarded the train with their father. One of them sat down in the empty seat next to me and called to his brother, “Look, she’s knitting! That’s cool!” Now,…
