Made By Humans
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]