Knittable in two weekends (really!), a short sleeved, worsted weight cardigan is a quick addition to a handmade wardrobe. Check out Heidi’s modified take on the Myrna cardigan using Blue Sky Fibers’ Woolstok yarn.
Picks of the Week
In this week’s picks, find inspiration to experiment with your yarn crafting this summer! Knit crochet, or macramé, this is the perfect season to get creative.
Sun & Flower Pillows – Free Crochet Pattern
Quickly crochet a set of adorable, summery home accessories with a free pattern for these sun and flower-inspired throw pillows!
Things to Crochet
Looking for something summery to crochet? Find your summer crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers!
Picks of the Week
Look at this crop of perfectly summery projects! Most of these sunny patterns can be whipped up in a weekend, which makes any one of them ideal for adding to this season’s vacation project list. ;)
Fernlace Pullover & A Self-Drafted Circle Skirt / Handmade Wardrobe
Working with vintage knitting patterns can be tough, and self-drafting a circle skirt presents its own sewing challenges. Learn what I loved, hated and would do differently in making this handmade outfit.
Boca Chica Yarn Review & Giveaway
This month’s yarn review & giveaway features A Good Yarn’s Boca Chica yarn, a fingering weight, chain-construction yarn in 100% superwash merino wool. Read this post for the details, including project ideas, and enter to win a generous 480-yard skein!
Summer Events
Find out what’s happening in the Hands Occupied Studio & beyond this summer! It’s the season for Worldwide Knit in Public Day, sunny crafternoons, and stitching away warm evenings, so why not get out there and enjoy your local crafting community?
Picks of the Week
It’s officially summer, friends! For some, that means their knitting and crochet work is on hiatus, but there is so much that can be made for warm weather. Yes, with yarn!
