Handmade beachwear is so much fun to make! Find tips for achieving a good fit when knitting from a vintage pattern, and take a look at a handmade, 1940s-inspired swim set.
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Picks of the Week
How’s your project queue looking? The latest edition of Picks of the Week has you covered, from amigurumi spiders to giant home-sewn mushrooms. Really!
Simplicity 1803: Just the Skirt / Handmade Wardrobe
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.
Things to Knit
Fall knitting patterns have started to arrive! Find ten queue-worthy patterns in a new edition of Things to Knit.
Picks of the Week
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 WIPs Giveaway!
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.
Comfy Tablet Sleeve – Free Knitting Pattern & Seaming Tutorial
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.
Picks of the Week
Sometimes there’s nothing more delightful than crafting for crafting’s sake, and summer is a great time to experiment with new ideas!
Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece Yarn Review & Giveaway
Cotton Fleece Yarn from Brown Sheep Company is versatile and durable with an 80/20 mix of cotton and wool. Learn more and enter to win two skeins!
