20 Tattoos Inspired By Crafting

    If you REALLY love making things, make like these people and inscribe crafting imagery permanently on your skin.

    Alanna Okun
    by Alanna Okun

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Knitting Mittens Tattoo

    flintknits.com

    2. "Happy Hooker" Tattoo

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    Don't worry, it's a crochet term.

    3. Sewing Machine Tattoo

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    4. Needlepoint Tattoo

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    5. "Knit Purl" Knuckle Tats

    punkrawkpurl.blogspot.com

    Read the sweet story behind these here.

    6. Yarn Heart Tattoo

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    7. Mason Jar Vase Tattoo

    obritztattoos.tumblr.com

    Remember: Mason jars can become anything.

    8. Knitted Flower Tattoo

    Flickr: 29658166@N07 / Via makeanddowithperri.wordpress.com

    9. Knitted Heart Tattoo

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    By Dovetail Tattoo

    10. "Make & Bake" Tattoo

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    11. Patching Tattoo

    antidepresivo.net

    12. "Knitting Nerd" Tattoo

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    13. Mason Jar Tattoo

    Flickr: independenttattoo

    14. Knitting Cat Tattoo

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    This crafter is knitting an arm-warmer/ tattoo cover. Meta.

    15. Paintbrush Tattoo

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    16. Sewing Scissors Tattoo

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    17. "Hook Fast, Die Warm" Tattoo

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    18. Craft Anarchy Tattoo

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    For the hardcore crafter.

    19. Not up for such a long-term commitment? These temporary tattoos are inexpensive and wash right off.

    etsy.com

    Buy a set of 7 here.

    20. The seller also makes nail decals, for the subtlest possible display of craft-love.

    etsy.com

    Buy them here unless I have already bought them all first, sorry.