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

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Knitflix

It's summertime, which means that it's the perfect time to binge watch shows online while cranking out our favorite knit and crochet projects on long, hot days. Here are 4 great picks & how they rate in terms of representing knit & crochet. :)

Knitflix for Summer

July 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Sometimes figuring out what to watch among so many great choices can be a challenge, so let’s take a closer look at four great picks and whether or not they include any good crafting content!

Knitflix for Spring - There's just something about a season change that gets you in the mood for marathoning a project til it's done, which means you need something to watch while you knock it out! Here are four new Knitflix picks, and how they fared in terms of representing knit and crochet.

Knitflix for Spring

May 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

Four new Knitflix picks that have really brightened up some recent knitting and sewing sessions of mine, and how they fared in terms of representing knit and crochet.

Knitflix for Hiberknitting on Hands Occupied

Knitflix for Hiberknitting (And Crochet!)

January 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

What to binge watch while knitting and crocheting this winter.

Knitflix for the Holidays - some of the most festive shows for marathon knit & crochet sessions, including Call the Midwife, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Rudolph, and more!

Knitflix for the Holidays

December 14, 2017 2 Comments

A lot of us are going to be spending the next couple weekends finishing up gift knitting, crochet and other crafts. So that means it’s time for another installment of Knitflix, the series that recommends tv shows, podcasts, audiobooks and more especially for knitters and crocheters.

Knitflix for Halloween - some of the best spooky shows for marathon knit & crochet sessions, including The Addams Family, What We Do in the Shadows & Fear the Walking Dead!

Knitflix for Halloween

October 24, 2017 Leave a Comment

With Halloween coming up, it’s fitting to talk about the best seasonal media to pair with your next Knitflix (or crochetflix or stitchflix or whateverflix, really) marathon. Since a couple of these are standalone movies and shorter pieces, we’re going to take a look at a few different shows that are perfect for Halloween!

Knitflix on Hands Occupied - let us know your favorite movies, tv shows, audiobooks & podcasts to binge while knitting or crocheting!

Knitflix

October 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

Who among us doesn’t love a good marathon knitting & crochet session? Let’s define Knitflix & talk about why it’s so great. Plus, learn how you can get your favorite Knitflix companions featured on Hands Occupied!

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

Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

Professionally I’m most known for: advanced intarsia knitting design & modern latch hook design.

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A new YouTube tutorial is live today covering how A new YouTube tutorial is live today covering how to knit the Little Butterfly Stitch (aka Bowknot Stitch). It adds so much cute character to simple stockinette. Only a little funky to knit, and it packs a huge visual punch! 🦋 
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Find the video & written stitch pattern on the blog and YouTube, links are in bio. 
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Yarn: @kelbournewoolens Germantown in Baby Blue via @knit_picks. Needles: Prism Interchangeables, also from Knit Picks. 
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Pictured: a light blue swatch of Little Butterfly Stitch knitting on a pink background. A skein of yarn and a few stitches of knitting are nearby.
“You’re telling me words can be pronounced in “You’re telling me words can be pronounced in different ways and mean the same things?!” 👀 Posting this here, just to make it clear: when anyone says skayne, skeen, or skyne, it can be safely assumed we’re talking about a bundle o’ yarn,  a SKEIN. It’s not necessary to shame someone for using a word that is known to have MULTIPLE common pronunciations. 🧶
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Can you plz comment sharing how you say SKEIN and where you learned it? The OED happens to say SKAYNE, but it’s not a personal attack if someone says SKEEN and you say SKYNE or even Saskatoon. I’m legitimately curious. We don’t all knit or crochet the same way, and craft evolves a bit like language - it is passed on. There is so much value in having conversations about & embracing these variations! ✌🏻
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Pictured: A blond woman holds a skein of mustard yellow yarn up to her head like a phone, looking shocked. She’s wearing glasses & a knit sweater. 
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Sometimes my weekend projects involve hair rather Sometimes my weekend projects involve hair rather than yarn. Here’s the latest mediocre-but-improving result of my slow quest to learn to set vintage inspired curls. 💇🏼‍♀️ I’m hoping to be able to wash my hair less using a regular vintage set, but we’ll see if it ends up being practical. 😆 Hair frustrates me so much more than crafts! 
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Do you also style your hair using vintage methods? If you have any tips for vintage hair styling or good resources to share, please do!
I suppose this is one way to decide what yarn colo I suppose this is one way to decide what yarn color suits your pooch. 😆 Navy really might be Woodrow‘s color - what do you think? 
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Pictured: A medium sized, brown, senior dog asleep on a green bed. For some reason a donut ball of navy wool yarn sits on his head.
The first stitch tutorial of the new year is live The first stitch tutorial of the new year is live on YouTube! Diamond Brocade is a great knit+purl only stitch for beginners or anyone wanting a classic look for their knitting project. Find the video with a written stitch pattern on the blog or head directly to the video on YouTube. Both are linked in bio. ✌🏻 
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