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 […]
Crafting Bucket List: 100 (or More!) Crafts to Try
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 […]
Mistake Rib Scarf
If you want to knit a scarf with fun texture that doesn’t curl, a mistake rib scarf may be just the thing. I’ve knit a few different scarves using mistake rib in the past (and this pattern was originally available on About, but is no longer available even through Internet Archive) and it’s a great […]
DIY Air Dry Clay Recipe
It’s easy to make your own DIY air dry clay to use for a variety of projects. Here’s how I make air dry clay and some tips for using it. What is Air Dry Clay? To start, air dry clay is a kind of dough that dries hard in the open air. That means you […]
How to Wash Yarn That’s Been Used
Most of the time you won’t need to know how to wash yarn, but if you’re ripping out a project and want to reuse the yarn, it’s a good thing to know how to do. Do You Need to Wash Yarn? I will admit that most of the time when I rip out a project […]
How to Work Picot Edge Crochet
Picot edge crochet adds a fun little decorative element to your projects without a lot of work. If you can single crochet and chain you already know everything you need to know in order to make this fun edging. I used this edging on my crochet shorts pattern, but it’s great for washcloths, baby blankets, […]
Finger Knit Headband
This finger knit headband takes just a few minutes and a tiny bit of yarn to make, so you can make them to match all your outfits or use all your leftovers! Materials For this headband you’ll need about 16 yards of super bulky/weight 6 yarn. I used Lion Brand Hometown in Fort Worth Blue. […]