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
Intro to Contemporary Latch Hook Workshop
Sunday, June 24, 2-4 pm at Firefly Fiber Arts in Chicago
Skill level: any
Cost: $45
Prerequisites: none
Attendance: 3 person minimum, 8 person maximum.
Workshop includes: 2 hours of instruction & a kit including everything you need to get your own modern latch hooking off the ground: rug canvas, a latch hooking tool, yarn, and graph paper.
Forget about those latch hooking kits you had as a kid! Learn the mechanics of latch hook, a craft that originated as a rug making technique that has evolved into a beginner-friendly textile art. Rather than use this skill to make a bath mat featuring a clown face, learn how to intuitively and meditatively design your projects to create a stunning & contemporary wall hanging. Project planning, yarn processing, and basic finishing will be covered in this introductory workshop. To attend this workshop, you must sign up on the Firefly website.
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.
Posts about events & workshops
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.
