Learn 4 knitting increases and decreases using easy-to-follow video tutorials. Up your knitting game & level up your lacework with double increases and decreases, including: incto3, sk2p2, k3tog, & p3tog. Central double increases & decreases might sound intimidating, but they’re pretty & really useful in lace knitting.
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Knitflix for Halloween
With Halloween coming up, it’s fitting to talk about the best seasonal media to pair with your next Knitflix (or crochetflix or stitchflix or whateverflix, really) marathon. Since a couple of these are standalone movies and shorter pieces, we’re going to take a look at a few different shows that are perfect for Halloween!
Picks of the Week
Can you say fall neutrals? Keeping it chill color-wise was the name of the game this week. As much as I love color, I understand the appeal that subtle home decor and wearable accessories can have. Namely, I like to pair neutrals with really colorful things! Is that so wrong? ;)
Knitflix
Who among us doesn’t love a good marathon knitting & crochet session? Let’s define Knitflix & talk about why it’s so great. Plus, learn how you can get your favorite Knitflix companions featured on Hands Occupied!
Picks of the Week
You know, for it being Friday the 13th, this week’s picks ended up being decidedly cheery! All of these ideas are colorful, fun, free and fast, a recipe for any weekend to be filled with good luck, even if it starts on a superstitious day.
Volcano Hat on The Knit Show – Let’s celebrate with a giveaway!
There’s a new knitting show in town, and everyone can watch it free on YouTube! The Knit Show with Vickie Howell is a Kickstarter-funded, studio quality craft show all about knitting and crochet. I was lucky enough to design a custom knit hat pattern especially for beginners for the show’s second-ever episode!
Picks of the Week
It is clear from the blogosphere that no 2017 home is complete without tassels and macrame. Whether it’s a room divider, planter, throw pillow, or a simple bookmark, there’s no excuse not to give it a try!
Picks of the Week
I think with Sunday marking the start of October, all of the bloggers rounded up to Halloween and were like, “Stop! It’s pumpkin time!”
Picks of the Week
The hugely popular pom pom trend shows no sign of slowing! Pom poms, tassels, yarn-adorned wall hangings, and latch hooking will continue to fill Pinterest and our blog feeds for many more months to come.
