Contemporary yarn crafts by Heidi Gustad. Knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame.
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It’s kind of cool when a knitting stitch lives so precisely up to its name! 🤓 The stitch we’re exploring today is the Dimple Stitch, which features a gorgeous and interesting right and wrong side, despite not technically being reversible. The sweater I think this particular stitch would look beautiful for is a thick, elbow-length number with distinct rockabilly energy. The thick fabric? C’mon!
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Learn how to knit an adorable stitch with two names. The Little Butterfly Stitch (also known as Bowknot Stitch) adds so much character to simple stockinette. Only a little funky to knit, and it packs a huge visual punch!
Learn how to knit the beautiful Diamond Brocade Stitch in an easy-to-follow video tutorial. This stitch has a clear right side and is worked over 8 rows.
Let’s talk a bit about color theory for makers, beginning with the concept of color value. This is a great place to start if you’re having trouble selecting yarn colors for projects.
Learn about 5 common yarn ball types, what they’re called, and how to work with them!
An update on where Hands Occupied is headed in 2021 after a much-needed break.
