Latch hook is back! Check out 9 inspiring ideas for a contemporary take on this shaggy, well-loved craft.
Yarn Crafts
On Hands Occupied, yarn crafts are everything that fall outside the scope of knit and crochet. You'll find ideas and tutorials for pom poms, tassels, macrame, weaving, latch hook & more in this section of the site.
Perfect Tassel Tips & Tricks
Learn the best tips for getting perfect tassels every time. Tassels are the fun part of yarn crafting – you don’t have to count stitches or take yourself too seriously when you make them. They can show off your yarn in different ways than standard patterns may allow, which can be really refreshing!
Scrap-Busting Woven Burger Baskets
This easy weaving project puts your best yarn scraps to good use! Quick, easy and oh-so-adorable, you can crank out a set of woven burger baskets for any summer soiree!
How to Start a Weaving Project
Weaving is having a moment, particularly popular among those wanting to DIY wall hangings, cushions, and other home decor items. Why not give it a go?
Yarn Tassel Gift Wrap 2 Ways
Check out two fresh ideas for how to incorporate tassels in your holiday gift-giving, and both take just minutes to DIY.
How to Make a Pom Pom
Pom poms are super fun. And DIY ones, where you can see the threads of yarn, are extra cute. You can do things like make them look like smiley faces or pieces of fruit if you know what you’re doing – you don’t even have to be a knitter or crocheter to become a master pom pom maker.
How-to: 5 Strand Braided Cord Headband
Braid a beautiful, no-sew headband, perfect for summer!
How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel
Check out this video tutorial to easily DIY a modern fashion staple – the haute couture tassel.
