If you’re in need of some craft therapy this weekend, or even just a detox from all of the political commentary, check out one of these cute ideas.
A Thankful Giveaway & Pattern Sale!
Enter to win two skeins of Louet Gems fingering yarn, a free knitting pattern, and a copy of The Knitter’s Journal. Plus, learn how to get 20% off in the Hands Occupied pattern store.
Things to Crochet
There’s something so whimsical about crochet! It’s so so perfect for creating structural objects like toys, hats and hooded garments, even for beginners. Crochet is just fun to do, and a great way to change up your crafting routine. Why not try one of these great new patterns this fall?
Picks of the Week
Doesn’t this collage of pretty, somehow pastel-despite-it-being-fall yarn craft inspiration just make you smile?
Read Along Knit Along Live Author Chat!
Exciting news! Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, author of our Read Along Knit Along book The Smell of Other People’s Houses (TSOOPH), will be live chatting about the book in our Ravelry group this Wednesday, November 2 at 1 p.m. CST!
Picks of the Week
Now that Halloween is upon us, the blogs are sharing some lovely patterns, tutorials and ideas that are so perfect for fall! It’s nice to be in this little non-season-specific bubble for a week or two before the holidays descend, don’t you think?
How to Count Garter Stitch Rows
As a beginning knitter, I always found counting garter stitch rows challenging. Learn how to count garter stitch rows with this beginner friendly knitting video tutorial.
Picks of the Week
It’s still warm enough to take yarn projects outdoors this week. Why not pair the weather with a nice fall yarn project?
How to Knit the Drop Stitch
When I first learned to knit the drop stitch, I thought I was getting pretty fancy with my knitting. You see, it was the first non-knit or purl stitch I’d ever tried. The drop stitch is a great stitch to learn earlier on in your knitting career because you only have to know how to knit and yarn over to have success with it
