Independent makers report their best sales weekend of the year, led by a surge in interest for articulated felt hands and hand-dyed yarn sets.
A slow-burn short-form series filmed entirely on one hand has quietly become appointment viewing for half a million people.
Educators are turning to low-stakes puppet play to help shy students find their voice — literally — during circle time.
Thicker ply, tighter twist, and a color range built around felted animal faces — the first puppet-first yarn from a mainstream label.
Wool felt suppliers are struggling to keep pace with demand as puppetry crosses over from hobbyist craft to full-blown trend.
Several clinics report better engagement from young clients when a puppet, not a person, asks the hard questions.
Eight-minute sets, one hand, zero mercy — this year's finalist lineup includes a returning three-time champion.
A flat-affect felt puppet reacting to chaos has become the internet's go-to reaction shot for the third month running.
A small hardware startup's snap-fit finger joints promise more expressive puppet hands — if you can get your hands on a set.