Colorful, contemporary knit & crochet.
Over the summer, Hands Occupied has grown to include some sewing alongside the majority knitting and crochet content we all know and love. In that spirit, I want to start sharing cool sewing ideas in our Picks of the Week series, starting today! As with the addition of more sewing posts, never fear! Knitting and crochet still reign supreme on this here blog. :)
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Making a skirt from a favorite dress sewing pattern is easy! Get some easy tips for making half of your favorite dress in the latest installment of Handmade Wardrobe on Hands Occupied.
Fall knitting patterns have started to arrive! Find ten queue-worthy patterns in a new edition of Things to Knit.
If you’ve felt intimidated by knitting or crocheting your own sweaters until now, grabbing one of these free patterns might be a great way to inspire your first one! ;)
Wrap up your works in progress (WIPs) by the end of August to win a knitter’s prize pack worth over $275. Featuring Zen Yarn Garden yarn, Knitter’s Pride interchangeable needles, a Social Knitworking tote from Artiphany, and Eucalan fiber wash.
Knit up a simple sleeve to protect your tablet from scratches on the go! The Comfy Tablet Sleeve knits up so quickly, making it a great gift-giving idea too.
