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August 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

10 of the most inspiring knitting patterns to kickstart your fall knitting!

It’s hard to believe the last month of summer is winding down already! The great thing about being a knitter, though, is that the drop in temperatures and shortened days means knitting season is here. I know some knitters who only like to knit when it’s cold out, specifically around the winter holidays in many cases, but summer is a great time to stretch your skills, try new fibers, and do that most ironic of things – beach knitting. While there’s nothing better than winter knitting with a mug of boozy cider, I do love spending hours on the beach listening to the waves as I work ahead on a new favorite project. Today, let’s pour one out for the end of beach knitting season and celebrate the start of cool weather knitting by drooling over these recently released patterns I can’t get enough of!

Someday Sweater by Meiju K-P

Someday Sweater by Meiju K-P

Pixies Galore by Susan Ashcroft

 Pixies Galore by Susan Ashcroft

Perpendicular Cowl pattern by Brenda Castiel

Perpendicular Cowl by Brenda Castiel

Vodograi by Pelykh Natalie

Vodograi by Pelykh Natalie

Mezcal by Thea Colman

Mezcal by Thea Colman

Squall Line Shawl by Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Squall Line Shawl by Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Reagan by Isabell Kraemer

Reagan by Isabell Kraemer

Nellie by Ashley Rao

Nellie by Ashley Rao

Beltane Cowl by Nat Raedwulf

Beltane Cowl by Nat Raedwulf

Bliss Shawl by Amanda Lilley

Bliss Shawl by Amanda Lilley

10 of the most inspiring knitting patterns to kickstart your fall knitting!

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Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

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There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s ab There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s about how I’m going to take the next 2 weeks off to rest & recharge. ☺️🧶 No new content for y’all means I can also take a moment to zoom out & plan what’s next. Link is in bio. 
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A note on Very Serious Crafts: In the post I discuss stepping away from the @seriouscrafts podcast to give myself more time to devote to some minor medical issues. Don’t you worry - my health will be fine, & @molliejohanson @redhandledscissors and I are still pals, and after a short break of their own, the podcast will be back! Just sans moi. 💁🏼‍♀️😆 
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Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it shoul Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it should be. ☺️🎄The past few days have been filled with a lot of catching up on festive zoom calls & raising toasts to the camera. 🥂 Connecting with people has been a welcome change of pace! Now I’m feeling ready to meet my inevitable end-of-year deadlines. 😆
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Warmest wishes for the season, my friends! ❤️💛💙
Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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Might have to try making a quickie Reel tutorial for this guy - I think it’s the perfect project for it, don’t you? 🎅🏼 #handsoccupied #macrame
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