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How-to: Football-Shaped Veggie Pizza

February 5, 2012 Leave a Comment

Are you ready for some football (pizza)?

Vegan Vittles: Grown-up Ants on a Log

January 25, 2012 Leave a Comment

A healthy dinner or hors dourves option for vegans, dieters and chip lovers. Also, a story about my dog stealing a piece.

Vegan Vittles: Seitan & Daiya-Stuffed Peppers

January 4, 2012 Leave a Comment

Check out my easy stuffed pepper recipe, which makes a tasty dinner. I’ve also included directions for making these with beef and cheese.

How-to: Wreath Surprise Treats

December 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

Learn how to make easy holiday desserts with Pop Rocks sprinkles!

Vegan Vittles: Pasta Bake

August 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

A vegan version of every mom’s best friend: the what’s-in-the-fridge casserole.

Vegan Vittles: Smoky Seared Tempeh & Swiss Chard

August 1, 2011 1 Comment

If you’re a vegetarian with a taste for BBQ, I recommend trying this recipe. Share your own smoky recipes with me if you have them!

How-to: Fireworks Cookies & Edible Sparklers

July 4, 2011 2 Comments

An old family recipe with a twist & super easy-to-make sparklers that explode in your mouth.

How-to: DIY Chocolate Eggs with Shells

April 18, 2011 Leave a Comment

The best part about making these is the look on your friends’ faces when they break the shells open!

Vegan Vittles: Lemony Greek Lentil Soup

April 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

My husband tries his hand at guest blogging for Hands Occupied! #nom

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Heidi Gustad from Hands Occupied / Craft Book Author and Knitting, Crochet, Latch Hook and Macrame Designer

Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎 Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎
Another morning of filming! One of the knitting vi Another morning of filming! One of the knitting videos I’d like to release soon is a big overview of how to swatch and why - if you have any questions or favorite tips, let me know. 
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To be honest, I want to be able to link to this video as a resource when I get angry gauge questions, so please don’t hesitate to share your best tips. Together, we can tame the knitting Karens. 😆
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#stopswatchandblockit #handsoccupied #knitting #knittersofinstagram
A big issue I've had in the last year is putting t A big issue I've had in the last year is putting together new design work but not doing any independent releases of them. Chalk it up to anxiety, burn out, or whatever but here we are. 
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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
❤️ a picture of me at my most stylish 
💛 a little glimpse at some of the design things I've recently been working on
💙a promise that I will be releasing some of the pictured designs this year. Getting back in the swing of things after taking it easy is hard 😆 - wish me luck!
Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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#handsoccupied #crochet #studiodog #crochettutorial
This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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