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Free Patterns from the Blog

Dozens of free knitting and crochet patterns ranging from basic scarves to cabled sweaters, all designed by Heidi Gustad.

24 Randomly Sorted Patterns:

Grab ‘n Go Purse – free crochet pattern!

Try your hand at the easy-to-make Grab 'n Go Purse, a free crochet pattern that makes the most of fabric yarn!

Sixth Degree Shawl

Meet the Sixth Degree Shawl. Cast on this gorgeous, free pattern designed with American made, ethically-sourced yarn!

Sun & Flower Pillows – Free Crochet Pattern

Sun & Flower Pillows - free crochet pattern! Quickly crochet a set of adorable, summery home accessories with the free pattern for these sun and flower-inspired throw pillows! Visit the Hands Occupied blog for the free crochet pattern. #crochet #freepattern #bulkyyarn #quickcrochetproject

Red Hats for Preemies

Red Hats for Preemies - Click through for the free pattern & donate a hat to help raise awareness about congenital heart defects in newborns. | hands occupied.com.

Over the Rainbow Softie – Free Crochet Pattern

Newbie Fringe Scarf Pattern

The Newbie Fringe Scarf - A free beginner pattern!

Big Old Bias Knit Scarf

The Big Old Bias Knit Scarf is a free knitting pattern. It's perfect for experienced knitters looking for a palette cleanser (and a way to use up those yarn ends), but it's also good for beginners who want to make something that looks super elegant.

Peruvian Market Tote

Crochet yourself this versatile Peruvian Market Tote, perfect for quick trips to the store! Get the free crochet pattern.

Market Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.

Crochet Christmas Tree – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

A pattern for a crochet Christmas tree ornament that works up super quick! Click through for the free pattern.

Knit Holiday Ornaments Three Ways

Add some handmade cuteness to your Christmas tree this year - knit up a colorful ornament for your tree with one of these three free patterns.

Mini Christmas Stockings Pattern

Mini Christmas Stockings Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Knit Stocking Ornament

A tiny knit stocking is the most adorable way to trim your tree! Get the free knitting pattern for this striped stocking. #christmasornament #stockingornament #freeknittingpattern

Top Notched Shawl

The Top Notched Shawl - Get your hands on this fun, free & easy pattern for a square knit shawl, perfect to show off those fancy, one-skein yarns you haven't quite found the right use for!

The Hat Hat

The Hat Hat | Hands Occupied

Knit Winter Gear Ornaments Three Ways

How to knit winter gear inspired Christmas ornaments three ways! Get the free patterns at Hands Occupied! #knitornaments #freepattern #minisweater #chirstmasornament

Low Tide Cowl

Low Tide Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Triangle Rib Baby Hat for Charity Knitting (plus a Charity KCAL!)

The Triangle Rib Baby Hat knits up so quickly! Get your hands on this free charity knitting pattern for babies on Hands Occupied. #charityknitting #freepattern #babyknitting

Winter Cable Knit Beanie

Knit an adorable cable knit beanie for winter with this free pattern.

Granny Tassel Shawl

This granny square-inspired crochet shawl is super fun to make because once you memorize how to work its easy stitch pattern, you can go to town until it's the size you want, or until you run out of yarn. A shawl like this one is the perfect way to show off your tassel skills, too!

Little Sprout Baby Hat

Little Sprout Baby Hat Knitting Pattern at handsoccupied.com

Ripple Wrap – Free Crochet Pattern

Get your hands on the free crochet pattern for the Ripple Wrap! The Ripple Wrap is a four-color take on one of the most universally-recognized crochet stitches: the ripple stitch. Seen in afghan patterns in grandmothers' houses everywhere, the ripple stitch creates a fun zig zag pattern that opens up tons of possibilities for color combos.

Knit Candy Cane Ornament

Trim your tree with this free candy cane ornament knitting pattern! Knit flat and seamed, you can quickly make this keepsake ornament with yarn scraps and pipe cleaners.

Easy DIY Touchscreen Gloves

Easy DIY touch screen gloves made with conductive yarn thimbles! Click through for the free knitting and crochet patterns, plus a tutorial on how to assemble your gloves.

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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 craft book author & designer unapologetically into primary colors + knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé ❤️💛💙
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Some morning colorwork on Thanksgiving Eve. 🧶🤓 I’m hoping to bind off & block this sweater over the next few days - who else has making goals this long weekend?
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#handsoccupied #soldotnacrop #colorwork #strandedknitting #primarycolors #knitincolor #dogsandknitting

The days may be so short right now, but it’s hel

The days may be so short right now, but it’s helping me find lots of knitting & dog bonding time! Turns out that June here is a big fan of lap cuddles & my wool cape. 🥺🥺🥺 (Thanks to my husband for catching the moment when she decided to snuggle up!)
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#handsoccupied #dogsofinstagram #knitting #rescuemutt #wool

There’s yarn chicken, then there’s this kind o

There’s yarn chicken, then there’s this kind of chicken: trying to get a picture of June being cute around my knitting but also hauling a*s to keep my WIP out of her mouth when I’m pushing my luck. 😆
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As you can see, she has no other toys to occupy herself and must resort to chompin’ yarn.
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Pattern: Soldotna Crop form @boylandknitworks / yarn is various ends from my stash.
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#handsoccupied #soldotnacrop #strandedcolorwork #dogsandknitting #chicagocrafter

Confession: Before this project, I’d never done

Confession: Before this project, I’d never done 2 handed stranded knitting. I wasn’t taught throwing technique as a kid when I learned to knit, but 25 years later, I realized I have a few ideas up my sleeve (🤣) and wanted to start getting my technique tightened up while playing with some new design ideas.
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Practicing technique makes me feel a bit like I’ve gone back to my days as a classical musician, running scales and whatnot. Anybody else do technique practice projects like this or am I being super yarn nerdy again?
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Pattern: I’m improvising. / Yarn: @kelbournewoolens Germantown via @knit_picks
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#handsoccupied #practiceknitting #fairisleknitting #strandedcolorwork #wool #knitting #primarycolors

After a rusty, watery hell portal opened over the

After a rusty, watery hell portal opened over the 200 square foot Hands Occupied Studio on Halloween (swipe to see), I’ve decided to downsize to something smaller & cheaper that is also less hazardous to my fiber business. I am sad to let go of my sun-filled space, but it is time.
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Since early 2020, it’s been too hazardous to host meet ups in a 200 sq ft studio, and the new one will be even smaller. Unfortunately this means that there won’t be any more Craft Nights or Crafternoons. To those who made it out regularly: thank you, it was so much fun! Our little 100% free community of crafters was special and it will be missed. ❤️
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If you’re looking for other craft groups, I encourage you to start with local yarn shops. Many have in person and virtual meet ups, you simply need to ask!
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If you’ve got a favorite memory of Craft Night, I’d love to hear about it. Even though I really dodged a bullet with water damage this month, I’m still grieving the loss of the fun plans I’d originally had in store for my studio space, and that would cheer me up. ☺️ Maybe one day when social distancing isn’t a priority I’ll rekindle some of those plans, but for now, thanks for the memories. ❤️💛💙#handsoccupiedstudio #handsoccupied

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