The Ultimate List of Crafty Hashtags on Instagram
Instagram is the perfect space to share crafty pics. (It’s also a fantastic excuse to take a break and style a pretty photo.)
As an eclectic crafter I’ve been collecting a list of all the crafty Instagram hashtags I’ve found inspiring, helpful, and have joined in myself. And why hide it all in a spreadsheet? This post will keep getting updated as I discover more creative corners in Instaland, so be sure to Pin and check back later. Happy crafting!
Getting Started
These official guides cover the basics:
You can tag a post with up to 30 hashtags. I hope this guide helps you make the most of it!
Table of Contents
Click to jump:
- General crafts/handmade/DIY
- Crafts blogs & magazines
- Craft events
- Patterns
- Interiors/Styling
- Blogging/Biz
- Crochet
- Embroidery
- Felting/Needlefelt
- Knitting
- Macrame
- Papercrafts
- Sewing
- Upcycling
- Weaving & Textiles
- Wood/Woodworking
- Office envy
General crafts/handmade/DIY
#crafts
#handmade
#DIY
#wemakecollective | More info here
#makeitsewcial | More info here
#craftsposure | Showcases great handmade goods
#WIP
#handmadewithlove
#imadethis
#maker
#makers
#yearofmaking | More info here
#handicraft
#ooak | One Of A Kind
#feelingcrafty
#makersmovement
Crafts blogs & magazines
#molliemakers | Mollie Makes. Also #molliemakes @molliemakes
#knitnow | Knit Now. Editor @kateheppell
#makingmagazine | Making. @makingmagazine
#homemakermag | Homemaker
#handsandhustle | Blog here; @handsandhustle
#fallfordiy | Blog here; @fallfordiy
#britstagram | Blog here; @britandco
#mybeautifulmess | Blog here; @abeautifulmessofficial
Craft events
#EYF | Website
#wonderwool | Website
#renegadecraftfair | Website
#craftyfoxmarket | Website
#BCTF | Website
Patterns
#gingham
#houndstooth
#chevron
#paisley
#argyle
#polkadot
#ikat
#trellis
#quarterfoil
#plaid
#honeycomb
#floral
#ombre
Interiors/Styling
#stylingtheseasons | More info here
#theeverydayspruce | More info here
#12monthsofhappystills | More info here
#ourstilllifelove
Blogging/Biz
#craftsblogger
#lblogger
#fblogger
#bblogger
#justacard | More info here
#blogtacular| More info here
#omhg| More info here
#altsummit| More info here
#problogger| More info here
#noths | = Not on the High Street
#etsy | Etsy
#etsyfind
#etsyuk
#etsysellers
#folksy | Folksy
Crochet
#crochet
#crocheted
#hooking
#crocheters
#crochetaddict
#thecrochetproject | Website
#freeformcrochet
#crocheteveryday
#amigurumi
#crochetcreations
#crochetlove
#crochetfun
#crochetersofinstagram
#crochetflower
#grannysquare
#grannystripe
#tunisiancrochet
Embroidery/Cross stitch
#embroidery
#embroider
#needlework
#hoopart
#handembroidery
#embroideryfloss
#needlecraft
#xstitch
#crossstitch
#frenchknot
#ribbonembroidery
#feltbroidery
Felting/Needlefelt
#felt
#felting
#felted
#needlefelt
#needlecraft
#woolsculpture
#needlefelting
#wetfelting
#feltbroidery
#fibreart
Knitting
#knitting
#i_loveknitting
#knitoholic
#knitted
#knittersofinstagram
#knitwear
#handknit
#knitwork
#knitter
#knittinginspiration
#yesweknit
#weareknitters
#knitlace
#knitcables
Macrame
#macrame
#macramebracelet
#fibreart
#macrameart
#macramewallhanging
#modernmacrame
#macramelove
#macrameplanthanger
Papercrafts
#paper
#papercraft
#paperflower
#paperdecor
#origami
#paperfolding
#papercrane
#handcut
#papercutting
#paperartist
#papercut
#scrapbooking
#scrapbook
#cardmaking
Sewing
#sewing
#sewsewsew
#gbsb | Great British Sewing Bee
#fabricaddict
#sewit
#sewist
#dressmaking
#quilting
#sewalong
#sewcialists
And don’t miss ‘100+ hashtags for Instagram sewing‘
Upcycling
#upcycle
#upcycled
#upcycling
#upcycledfurniture
#upcycledfashion
#reclaimed
#reclaimedwood
#recycled
Weaving & Textiles
#textiles
#weaving
#fibreart
#wallhanging
#wool
#yarnhanging
#wallweaving
#wovenwallart
#tapestry
Wood/Woodworking
#woodwork
#woodworking
#wood
#scrollsaw
#finewoodworking
#marquetry
#woodart
#palletart
#woodsign
#reclaimed
#reclaimedwood
#woodinlay
Office envy
#craftstudio
#craftsupplies
#craftroom
#sewingroom
#pysselrum | Swedish, just as inspiring!
#workspace
#stationeryaddict | Alongside Stationery Week + all year round
#stationerylove
Coming soon: candlemaking; pyrography; basketry; clay; painting; decor styles
Use a #hashtag not on this list? Let me know!
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Brilliant, what a great list, thanks so much! One I would add to the list that I use is #cardmaking under papercrafts. There are tons here I didn’t know of though so it’s brilliant! x
Thanks for the addition Jennifer, have added it to the list. Glad you’ve discovered some new ones too!
Absolutely brilliant! Love this list! I can’t think of any others that I use, but if I do I will come back. Fab list!
Thanks Carin! Thought it could be inspiring for other makers, too
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Thanks Anna! As a newbie to Social Media, this is so helpful!
#yarnaddict #yarnporn #instaknitters #instacrocheters
Great list. Thank you!
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Brilliantly useful post, thanks for sharing!
I’ll just say that I love this! I stare at my phone with a blank mind when it’s time to post on Instagram. This has helped me time and again to get the hashtag juice flowing!
What about any jewellery tags?
Very helpful post, thank you! I use #diyproject and #bottlecrafts for my bottle lamp posts on Instagram.
Great article, thanks for sharing :)
#ayearinstitches is an embroidery
#ayearincrochetstitches
#ayearinknitstitches
#ayearofknitstitches
#ayearofcrochetstitches
These last 4 are ones I use frequently
Super article! Thank you!
What great advise. Thank you so much for the all of the thought you put into sharing this information!!