Crochet the Worker Bee Bag & Worker Bee Clutch during the Read Along Crochet Along, April 1-30! This adorable bag uses filet crochet, baubles, and elongated stitches to create a fun, textural piece perfect for spring! Preorder between now and April 1 to save on the pattern.
Workshops & Events
Upcoming events
July Hands Occupied Meet Up
Wednesday, July 25, 6-9 p.m. in the lounge at the Logan Theatre in Chicago. RSVP & full details here.
Colorwork & Mini Sweater Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2-4 pm at Firefly Fiber Arts in Chicago
Skill level: intermediate
Cost: $50
Prerequisites: knitting basics & knitting in the round
Attendance: 3 person minimum, 8 person maximum.
Workshop includes: 2 hours of instruction & a Mini Fandom Sweater kit of your choice
Learn the basics of knitting colorwork with a fun Mini Fandom Sweater! Mini-Sweater designer, Heidi Gustad, will lead the workshop, going through intarsia and stranded color work techniques. She will also cover the fundamentals of bottom-up raglan sweater construction so you can make your own Mini Fandom Sweater, even if you're a sweater novice!
For this workshop, every student will receive a kit to make their choice of Mini Fandom Sweater. Needles are not included, but will be available at the shop at the time of the workshop. If you prefer to bring your own needles, you'll need a full set of size US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles or a pair of size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles with a long cable to use the magic loop method. To attend this workshop, you must sign up on the Firefly website or by calling the shop at 773-697-4046.
August Hands Occupied Meet Up
Wednesday, August 22, 6-9 p.m. in the lounge at the Logan Theatre in Chicago. RSVP & full details here.
No Fear Intarsia Workshop
Sunday, September 2, 2-4 pm at Firefly Fiber Arts in Chicago
Skill level: intermediate (you can be brand new to intarsia!)
Cost: TBD
Prerequisites: familiarity with colorwork
Attendance: 3 person minimum, 8 person maximum.
Workshop includes: 2 hours of instruction
Get over your fear of intarsia with this fun workshop! Intarsia knitting might sound intimidating, but with a few tips & tricks, you'll be incorporating bold motifs into your knitting in no time. Intarsia is a tool that can take the simplest stitches to a whole new level.
Bring worsted weight yarn in three different colors (small leftovers from old projects work great!) and a pair of US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles with at least a 16" cable. To attend this workshop, you must sign up on the Firefly website or by calling the shop at 773-697-4046.
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Warm Up with In-Person Events this Winter!
It’s a new year, and there’s so much to celebrate! A lot of us have cold temps as a great excuse to spend time hunkered down with needles and hooks, but if you’re looking for a cozy place to warm up in January or February, I’ve got a few ideas.
Fall/Winter Workshops!
Learn all about the workshops scheduled for the next few months. Let knitting expert Heidi Gustad of Hands Occupied teach you how to knit from scratch, or take a more advanced class if you’re ready to level up your knitting game.
