I hope these cheery little bowling skittles help keep little ones occupied in times when it’s not possible to play outdoors.

This colorful drawstring bag is inspired by the traditional Portuguese patchwork bag called a taleigo. It’s also a great introduction to intarsia knitting, not to mention a terrific stash buster.

The Patchwork Scottie Dog is a terrific project for using up lots of small bits of leftover yarn. It’s based on a quilted fabric Scottie dog from the 1930s.

This sweet wee fellow is the perfect size for tiny hands to hold. He also fits nicely into a pocket, purse, or school bag, making him the ideal traveling companion.

This stylized sardine is knitted in the round from nose to tail, with minimum seaming (at the nose end) and just a few ends to weave in.