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Picks of the Week

February 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for February 8, 2019 | Hands Occupied
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If you’re located in a region like mine, your week might have looked rather grey, from the skies to the dirt-stained, melty snowbanks. For me, this week has been a great example of how cruddy weather can put one in the mood for making things, so if you’re feeling up to crafting the winter blues (greys?) away, check out this fun new crop of inspiration!

P.S. Our building’s roof sprung a bit of a leak two nights ago, so for the folks counting at home after reading this week’s studio opening post, thats four (4!) water incidents in my building in a week. Joy of joys! ;)

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Take a look inside the new Hands Occupied Studio in Chicago, learn about when it's open to the public, and share your ideas for workshops and events you'd like to see in the new space! #handsoccupiedstudio

Hands Occupied Studio is Open!

February 6, 2019

The Hands Occupied Studio is now open! See the finished space, read about the Studio Warming party, and share your ideas for workshops and events you’d like to see!

Briggs & Little Country Roving yarn is 100% wool and comes from one of the only remaining woolen mills in North America that does everything to change raw wool into wool spun yarns, all under one roof. Learn more about this versatile yarn and enter for your chance to win a skein on the Hands Occupied Blog.

Briggs & Little Country Roving – Yarn Review & Giveaway

January 31, 2019

Briggs & Little Country Roving yarn comes from one of the only remaining woolen mills in North America that takes raw wool and turns it into spun yarns, all under one roof from start to finish. Learn more about this versatile Canadian yarn and enter for your chance to win a skein!

Picks of the Week for January 25, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 25, 2019

Clearly people are thinking pink in 2019! No matter the technique, apparently you can’t go wrong with some blush-color yarn in tow. Get inspired to try your own pink project right here.

Take a first look inside the new, first-ever Hands Occupied Studio in Chicago.

Moving in to the Hands Occupied Studio

January 22, 2019

Take a first look inside the new, first-ever Hands Occupied Studio in Chicago. Learn what’s in store for the space and how you can get involved!

Picks of the Week for January 11, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 11, 2019

It was easy to find this week’s set of favorite knit & crochet patterns. As we always discuss, the deep winter months are such a fun time to follow blogs. Nearly every week at this time of year, my yarn blogger colleagues share so many fun new tutorials and patterns that are worth a look!

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Free Patterns

Knit Star Ornament - Click through for a free knitting pattern for this cute star ornament, which also makes a great tree star, gift topper or baby toy!

Knit Star Ornament & The 12 Ornaments of Christmas

The Top Notched Shawl - Get your hands on this fun, free & easy pattern for a square knit shawl, perfect to show off those fancy, one-skein yarns you haven't quite found the right use for!

Top Notched Shawl

Click through for a free pattern for a Bulky Knit Rug (or throw!)

Bulky Knit Rug Pattern

Low Tide Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Low Tide Cowl

Easy DIY touch screen gloves made with conductive yarn thimbles! Click through for the free knitting and crochet patterns, plus a tutorial on how to assemble your gloves.

Easy DIY Touchscreen Gloves

Knit an adorable cable knit beanie for winter with this free pattern.

Winter Cable Knit Beanie

Get a free knitting pattern for an Outlander-inspired shawl, the Outlander Chevron Shawl from Hands Occupied

Outlander Chevron Shawl

How to crochet holiday treat-inspired ornaments three ways! Click through for the free patterns. #crochetornament #freepattern #crochet #chirstmasornament

Crochet Festive Candy Ornaments Three Ways

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Heidi Gustad modeling the Intarsia Mountain afghanHi! I’m Heidi Gustad, a Knit & Crochet Designer obsessed with colorful knitting, crochet & yarn crafts. In this picture, I’m wearing my favorite vintage Norwegian sweater.
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