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Brioche knitting is having a moment (again!) and if you don’t know how to knit brioche stitch, this is an introduction to the very basics along with a little free headband knitting pattern to help get you started. What is Brioche Stitch? Brioche knitting is a technique that makes a dense, squishy, stretchy fabric that […]
An essential oil diffuser is a great way to add essential oils to a room to make it smell nicer and to get the benefits of different essential oils in your home. While I love using my DIY essential oil room spray, using a diffuser is also a nice way to add fragrance (and a […]
Pinch pots are a classic craft to make with clay, so I wanted to show you how to make a pinch pot with air dry clay. What is Air Dry Clay? Air dry clay is a type of clay that can be dried to a relatively sturdy finish without using an oven or kiln. It’s […]
Moss stitch may be one of my favorite simple knitting stitches, and this two-color moss stitch scarf will get you thinking about moss stitch in a whole new way. What is Moss Stitch? Moss stitch is one of the most basic knit-purl repeat knitting patterns out there, but it often confuses knitters, even those with […]
Last year I wrote a series of emails to start the new year, encouraging people to make for 20 minutes for 20 days. This year I decided to add a day a turn it into an ebook: the 20/21 Creativity Jumpstart. While of course the beginning of a new year isn’t magic, and I’m a […]
This easy ripple stitch scarf is quick to knit in bulky yarn. I actually knit this one in a day (though I don’t recommend it!). What is Ripple Stitch? Ripple stitch is an easy knit and purl knitting pattern that makes textured zig zags or ripples in the fabric. There are different versions but this […]
I feel like we often limit ourselves when we think about crafting, but there are SO many different things to try. Here’s a crafting bucket list of crafts and projects you can make alone or with your kids. For some reason crafting a bucket isn’t on it. See how many you can check off, which […]