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How-to: Upholster Light Plate Covers | Hands Occupied

How-to: Upholster Light Plate Covers

August 26, 2013 1 Comment

In just a few minutes, you can make over ugly light plate covers with a bit of fabric and Mod Podge.

How-to: Mess Free Tie Dye | Hands Occupied

How-to: Mess Free Tie Dye

August 19, 2013 7 Comments

What do you do if you want to dye something when it’s cold outside or you’re yardlesss? This alternative dyeing technique is a fun way to add some DIY to your wardrobe.

How-to: Geometric Wall Art | Hands Occupied

How-to: Geometric Wall Art

August 14, 2013 2 Comments

DIY some incredible and perfectly precise 3D wall art with just a few supplies you have on had.

How-to: Decorate with Glue Dots | Hands Occupied

How-to: Decorate with Glue Dots

August 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

Tips for decorating your dorm or apartment with easy-to-use, temporary adhesives. Includes a Glue Dots review.

How-to: Upholstered Arm Rest End Tables | Hands Occupied

How-to: Upholstered Arm Rest End Tables

August 5, 2013 9 Comments

Not a lot of space to spare? Make a set of upholstered wooden arm rest “end tables”.

How-to: Vintage Style Pennant | Hands Occupied

How-to: Easy Vintage Style Pennant

August 1, 2013 2 Comments

Cheer on your favorite team in vintage style this fall with an adorable DIY wool pennant.

How-to: Ruler Clutch Purse | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Ruler Clutch Purse

September 4, 2012 3 Comments

Get schooled! Learn how to make your own adorkable clutch purse with yardsticks & felt.

How-to: Back-to-School Owl Motivator | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Back to School Motivatonal Owls

August 30, 2012 Leave a Comment

Get kids or friends excited for going back to school with these simple recycled owls.

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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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It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or reintroduced myself, so here goes! I’m Heidi Gustad, a craft book author, pattern designer, and tutorial creator who specializes in yarn crafts. Lately, I’ve been focused on releasing quality knitting videos and related blog posts to help teach things like the difference between provisional cast ons and how to fix common knitting mistakes. Next week I’m shooting requested crochet and latch hook videos, so h👀kers, your time is coming! And if you ever have tutorial requests, please let me know. ☺️
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TLDR: I’m Heidi. I design & teach yarn crafts. You can find tutorials on my blog (est. 2010) & You2be. I also have several knitting & crochet patterns + a book about latch hook available. / All of these can be found on my website, the 🔗 is where you’d think. 
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Are you a picker or a thrower? Do you knit Contine Are you a picker or a thrower? Do you knit Continental or English Style? Here’s a quick overview of the differences between the two most common knitting styles, including a side by side comparison. (A good one to save for future reference. 👍🏻) 
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There’s more on the differences between picking and throwing in my latest blog post & You 2ube video - the l1nk is where you’d think!
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Spent time with family this weekend down South. Go Spent time with family this weekend down South. Got some stitching in & felt spring for a minute, which was lovely. ☀️ 
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I’ll be catching up on comments, etc. tomorrow. 
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Which way do you knit? Picking, throwing, Portugue Which way do you knit? Picking, throwing, Portuguese, Shetland… how about lever style? 
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Today on the blog, we’re defining & comparing the two most common knitting styles: continental and throwing. They’re each known by a few names, and odds are one of them really is your grandmother’s knitting style (if she’s a western knitter that is). There’s a new video to help demonstrate the differences too. Another good one to save & share! 😉 
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This past weekend, my husband and I visited family This past weekend, my husband and I visited family out of state. Here’s what I packed to keep my hands occupied for the drive. 😉 
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I try my hardest to be realistic about how much knitting I’m going to get done vs. the effort of schlepping my WIP(s) and yarn around. I definitely almost brought double this amount of yarn, which would have been hilariously unnecessary for a weekend trip. Why am I like this? 😆 Do you also struggle with overpacking when it comes to crafts? 
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