It was easy to find this week’s set of favorite knit & crochet patterns. As we always discuss, the deep winter months are such a fun time to follow blogs. Nearly every week at this time of year, my yarn blogger colleagues share so many fun new tutorials and patterns that are worth a look!
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Reader Survey Results
Did you participate in this year’s reader survey? Curious to hear where Hands Occupied is headed in 2019? This post has the skinny on how we’ve been doing and what’s next.
Looking back at 2018 & ahead to 2019
Reflection is a necessary part of growth! Let’s take a look back at everything that went down with Hands Occupied in 2018, and look ahead at what we’ve got in store for the new year.
Reader Survey: What do you want to see in the new year?
Help steer Hands Occupied in 2019 by leaving some much-appreciated feedback. And survey respondents can enter to win a $75 KnitPicks gift card for participating!
Picks of the Week
Peak hygge season (a.k.a. January) is almost upon us. I can’t wait to stitch the coldest winter months away, how about you? Develop your cozy fantasy for the season with this week’s picks.
A look at ALL of the Ornaments of Christmas (and a surprise 25% off sale!)
Looking for a happy little knitting or crochet project? Take a peek at the 24 Ornaments of Christmas, a festive collection 4 years in the making, and get in on a little sale we’ve got going to celebrate the release of all 24 patterns. 😉
Picks of the Week
What’s this? Could it be? We might just be close enough to Christmas now that we’re starting to find ideas for our last 2018 cast-ons and first 2019 cast-ons! Get inspired with this week’s new project picks.
Knit Stocking Ornament
A tiny knit stocking is the most adorable way to trim your tree! Visit this post for the free knitting pattern for this striped stocking ornament.
Perfection Worsted from Kraemer Yarns – Review & Giveaway!
Perfection Worsted from Kraemer Yarns is a real workhorse of a yarn. It’s the ideal pick for knitters and crocheters looking to make colorful projects that won’t break the bank! Click through for a full review & enter to win 2 skeins of Perfection Worsted!
