Ever heard of punch needle? Get to know this fun rug making and embroidery technique, and find inspiration to give it a try with 12 amazing punch needle works of art!
Inspiration
Stuck in a rut? Feel like looking at pretty pictures of yarn stuff? You've come to the right place!
Picks of the Week
This week has been a great example of how cruddy weather can put one in the mood for making things. If you’re feeling up to crafting the winter blues away, check out this fun new crop of inspiration!
Picks of the Week
Clearly people are thinking pink in 2019! No matter the technique, apparently you can’t go wrong with some blush-color yarn in tow. Get inspired to try your own pink project right here.
Picks of the Week
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!
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.
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.
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.
Picks of the Week
Oh what fun indeed! You know it’s been a good week of inspiration when half of your favorite new ideas involve pom poms. That, and we’re also looking at two stockings and a knit-look planter DIY? C’mon, Christmastime crafts! <3
