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All of the latch hook patterns, tutorials and inspiration from the Blog. If you're looking for something in particular, the search bar at the top left might come in handy.

Four skeins of primary colored yarn in color as well as black and white, used to help explain the concept of color value.

Color Value for Makers

February 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

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!

5 Types of Yarn Ball & How to Work with Them

January 31, 2021 Leave a Comment

Learn about 5 common yarn ball types, what they’re called, and how to work with them!

Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker by Heidi Gustad, now available!

My book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Stop (or start?) the presses! My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available. Learn where to get your hands on a copy to infuse your yarn crafting with a bit of JOY!

A copy of Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker (2020) by Heidi Gustad on a red background

Latch Hook Book Unboxing & Project Preview Video!

October 9, 2020 3 Comments

Watch Heidi react to seeing a copy of her first book for the first time. Join her for a flip through the book and a look at the projects you can make with Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker!

Learn how to make this bomb popsicle-inspired latch hook wall hanging with a free pattern and tutorial from Hands Occupied.

Bomb Popsicle Latch Hook Pattern & Tutorial

September 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn how to make this bomb popsicle-inspired latch hook wall hanging with a free pattern and tutorial. Latch hook is making a comeback – are you ready? ;)

Learn how to bind latch hook project edges using whip stitch with this step by step photo tutorial on the Hands Occupied Blog.

Whip Stitch Binding in Latch Hook

August 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn how to bind latch hook project edges using whip stitch with this step by step photo tutorial.

Finishing Nooks and Crannies in Latch Hook Tutorial: The hardest part of finishing non-square latch hook projects is dealing with nooks and crannies. Learn how to successfully finish small, fiddly latch hook edges with this in-depth tutorial featuring my best tips and tricks for finishing challenging latch hook project edges to achieve contemporary handmade rugs.

How to Finish Nooks & Crannies in Latch Hook

July 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

The hardest part about finishing latch hook projects is dealing with small nooks and crannies. What do you do when your edge has no seam allowance? What to do when edges are fraying before your eyes? Learn how to troubleshoot challenging finishing spots in this tutorial.

Non-Square Latch Hook Finishing Tutorial: Not all rug making projects have to be square, but finishing a latch hook project without square corners involves a different technique. Learn how to finish latch hook projects without square corners in this in-depth tutorial that helps you make modern latch hook projects!

Non-Square Latch Hook Finishing Tutorial

July 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Not all rug making projects have to be square! Learn how to finish latch hook projects with curved and diagonal edges in this in-depth tutorial that helps you make modern latch hook projects.

Square Latch Hook Finishing Tutorial: Learn a simple, work-as-you-go method to save time during the latch hook finishing process.

Square Latch Hook Finishing Tutorial

July 1, 2020 2 Comments

Learn how to do finishing in latch hook projects with square edges. This is a work-as-you-go method that helps you save time during the rug finishing process.

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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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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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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
If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually k If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually knitting from one sweater into another here, no big deal. (What can I say, I lost a game of yarn chicken. 😂) I almost didn’t post this because I was worried someone might have some nonsense to say about my ability to knit. Then I remembered I can’t care about that. Silly me, I almost forgot myself! 
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Speaking of which, dang it’s good to have my mental health back consistently after the past couple of years. The anxious parts of my personality are just chilling, rather than constantly screaming that my work isn’t good enough to share. The confident parts of me that matter have me creating (and starting to share my creations & process with strangers and friends) again! 
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Anybody else feel like they are beginning to return to themselves, so to speak, this spring?
I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] proj I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] project needs is a couple of short sleeves! I’ll be finishing this sweater *just* before it gets too warm to wear, but isn’t that always how it goes? 🫠🧶 
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Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, wh Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, which has unsurprisingly turned into a love letter to primary colors. ❤️💛💙 The heart stripe is a wee tweak I incorporated, and I don’t regret it! 
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