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Thanksgiving

Make a giant friendship bracelet-inspired runner for your Friendsgiving table! Knotted with 100% American wool, this easy project doubles as a hostess gift and macramé scarf. Visit handsoccupied.com to learn how to make this easy Thanksgiving craft project.

Giant Friendship Bracelet Table Runner for Friendsgiving

November 27, 2019 1 Comment

Make a giant friendship bracelet-inspired runner for your Friendsgiving table! Knotted with 100% American wool, this easy project doubles as a hostess gift and macramé scarf.

How-to: Toothpick-Stamped Place Mats | Hands Occupied

How-to: Toothpick-Stamped Place Mats

November 18, 2013 1 Comment

Whip up some midcentury-inspired place mats for Thanksgiving!

Stenciled Leaf Mug DIY | Hands Occupied

How-to: Stenciled Leaf Mug

November 11, 2013 6 Comments

Stencil copper and pewter leaves onto a plain mug for a nice fall DIY!

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

How-to: Autumnal Necklace

November 4, 2013 Leave a Comment

Would you believe this subtle fall necklace was inspired by a cuckoo clock?

I’m Thankful for a Husband Who Can Bake PIES!

November 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

Recipes for my husband’s favorite pies to bake, pumpkin and pecan, as well as crusts from scratch!

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Tips & Ideas | HandsOccupied.com

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Tips & Ideas

November 20, 2012 1 Comment

6 delectable vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes & the do’s and don’ts for hosting vegetarian guests.

How-to: Autumn Tie-Dye Tablecloth | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Autumn Tie-Dye Tablecloth

November 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

A no-sew canvas tablecloth featuring maple leaves in bright, fall colors.

How-to: Felt Thanksgiving Wreath at handsoccupied.com

How-to: Felt Thanksgiving Wreath

November 14, 2011 2 Comments

Quickly DIY a funny Thanksgiving wreath with felt and only a little bit of sewing!

How-to: Simple Autumn Leaf Ornaments

November 25, 2010 1 Comment

Faux leaf-filled ornaments for unique fall decor.

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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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Yarn craft designer & author. Into intarsia knits, latch hook, color & vintage-modern style.
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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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