Check out some festive finds for the 2020 making season!
Inspiration
Stuck in a rut? Feel like looking at pretty pictures of yarn stuff? You've come to the right place!
Making My Way Through The Rest of 2020
I recently realized that taking on a larger, challenging project as well as a fun one might help me cope with the rest of this, uh, wild year.
My book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!
Stop (or start?) the presses! My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available. Learn where to get your hands on a copy to infuse your yarn crafting with a bit of JOY!
The New Hands Occupied YouTube Channel is Live!
The new Hands Occupied YouTube Channel is live! Check out the first videos, subscribe, and help me decide what tutorials to make next.
Happy 10th Birthday, Hands Occupied!
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s been TEN years since the first blog post went live on Hands Occupied. Read a little about the Hands Occupied timeline, the latest Latch Hook book news, and some surprise updates coming later this week!
Picks of the Week
We are approaching the end of summer! With that comes a renewed interest in what to make as temperatures begin to fall. If you’re looking for projects to transition your making from warm to cool weather, here are a few colorful new ideas from around the internet. :)
Picks of the Week
It’s time for another installment of Picks of the Week! This go around, we’ve got lots of crochet, animal-inspired ideas, and a great article on yarn substitution. (Heck yeah!)
Picks of the Week
Some weeks all of my picks wind up falling under the same genre of yarn craft, and this time, it’s crochet! Whether Christmas in July or summer camp nostalgia are calling your name, check out this roundup of fresh ideas for inspiration.
Picks of the Week
Since it’s the middle of July, it’s wonderful to see ideas where warm weather, yarn crafts, and gardening meet. This week the idea of weaving with fresh flowers and allowing them to dry is the idea I can’t stop thinking about – great for late summer too!
