This yarn ball holder knitting pattern is perfect for holding center-pull balls while you knit. It’s made with a Sentro 22-pin circular knitting machine, but you could make the same thing by hand if you’d rather. Why Use a Yarn Ball Holder? Using a center-pull ball is the preference for a lot of knitters and […]
Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
This collection of crochet baby blanket patterns has plenty of options for beginners as well as those with more experience. We’ll look at simple stitch patterns, textured stitches and some fancier options so every little one can have the perfect blanket for them. Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns The most basic baby blankets to crochet […]
Seed Stitch Knitting Tutorial
Seed stitch knitting is a lot of fun and pretty easy to do even if you’re a new knitter. Let’s learn all about how to knit seed stitch. What is Seed Stitch? Seed stitch is a simple repeating pattern of alternating knits and purls that also alternates from row to row. So in the first […]
Sentro Easter Basket Knitting Pattern
Want to make a Sentro Easter basket? It’s really easy to make a little basket — for Easter or any other occasion — using your circular knitting machine! Here’s how it’s done. Supplies for the Sentro Easter Basket I used about 90 yards of a DK weight baby yarn, Mary Maxim Sugar Baby, which has […]
15 Things to Do Instead of Checking Facebook
I’ve been trying to stay away from Facebook lately. Don’t get me wrong; I love the idea of Facebook. Seeing what other people are up to, being able to easily offer encouragement or wish someone a happy birthday is a lot of fun. But it is such a time suck and I know I need […]
These DIY Painted Mason Jars Are a Quick and Easy Gift You’ll Love to Make
Make easy DIY painted Mason jars to use as vases as an easy teacher gift or for any occasion. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. I decided Monday that I wanted to go a little fancier with the Girl Scout Daisies end-of-the-year party/bridging ceremony than I had planned, so I spent the week whipping […]
Found-Object Snowman Activity
I’m so excited to be a part of the Christmas Book + Craft Ideas for Children Series! This series of posts connects holiday-themed books to easy activities you can do with your kids. Build an advent calendar around these books and you’ll have a month full of activities to get you ready for Christmas. Or […]