Check out the new Faded Flare Wrap, Part of Zen Yarn Garden’s Impressionist Collection (2019). Read about the artistic inspiration behind the design and learn where to find the knitting pattern, and enter to win a Faded Flare kit!
Giveaways, Reviews & Sponsored
Shepherd’s Lamb Rambouillet Yarn Review & Giveaway
Get to know a beautiful, 100% organic wool yarn from New Mexico, and enter to win an earth-friendly skein for yourself!
Lhasa Wilderness Yarn Review & Giveaway
Lhasa Wilderness yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch is a 75% yak/25% bamboo blend yarn that is breathtakingly soft. An absolute pleasure to work with, Lhasa Wilderness yarn is ideal for shawls, hats, mittens and other items worn close to the skin. Learn more about this beautiful yarn and enter to win a skein!
Andean Sun Baby Alpaca Yarn Review & Giveaway
100% Baby Alpaca Yarn from Andean Sun is so soft! Get the specs on this cuddly yarn and enter to win two balls for your next knit or crochet project.
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!
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!
Checked Snood Kit Giveaway from Berroco!
Take a closer look at the Checked Snood, & enter to win a Checked Snood kit from Berroco yarn, featuring 3 skeins of Brielle yarn!
Knitter’s Pride Ginger Interchangeable Knitting Needles – A Review
Knitter’s Pride’s Ginger Interchangeable Circular Needle sets combine beautiful wood and quality accessories into a thoughtful, practical case. Each set contains 13 pairs of needles, a matching pen, a chart holder, 6 sets of cords, and more. Get a closer look with this new review.
Checked Snood – free knitting pattern
Knit yourself a quick cowl that doubles as a hood – a snood! The Checked Snood is a colorful, geometric knitting pattern that uses 3 colors of Berroco Brielle to create a stunning, versatile accessory you’ll wear from fall to spring. Bonus: it’s a free pattern!
