Hands Occupied – Contemporary yarn crafts by Heidi Gustad. Knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame.

Tassel Stitch Video Tutorial

October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Heidi from Hands Occupied walks you through how to knit the tassel stitch.

There’s a new knitting stitch tutorial up on the Hands Occupied YouTube Channel! Learn how to knit the Tassel Stitch, which knits up into a flexible, wearable fabric with a clear right and wrong side. This advanced beginner-friendly stitch pattern is worked over 12 rows & a multiple of 6 stitches plus 1. Looking at the swatch in the photos, I can’t stop thinking about how cute this stitch would be in a close-fit pullover sweater. (Specifically, something like this but long sleeved.)

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Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker by Heidi Gustad, now available!

My book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

October 20, 2020

Stop (or start?) the presses! My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available. Learn where to get your hands on a copy to infuse your yarn crafting with a bit of JOY!

A copy of Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker (2020) by Heidi Gustad on a red background

Latch Hook Book Unboxing & Project Preview Video!

October 9, 2020

Watch Heidi react to seeing a copy of her first book for the first time. Join her for a flip through the book and a look at the projects you can make with Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker!

Traveling Afghans Knit Square 20 & Triangle Rib Tutorial

October 5, 2020

Learn how to knit Square 20 of the Traveling Knit Afghan featuring the triangle rib stitch. Free pattern and video tutorial available!

The New Hands Occupied YouTube Channel is Live!

September 30, 2020

The new Hands Occupied YouTube Channel is live! Check out the first videos, subscribe, and help me decide what tutorials to make next.

A custom collab between Taaja Tucker and Hands Occupied, inspired by the knitting community.

New in the Shop: Exclusive Enamel Pins!

September 25, 2020

We officially have enamel pins in the Hands Occupied Shop, folks! I worked with an illustrator friend to develop these adorable designs inspired by the knitting community. Which is your favorite? Does this spark ideas for potential future pins? I want to know! :)