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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!

Brioche Knitting & A Brioche Cowl Pattern

Brioche Knitting & A Brioche Cowl Pattern at handsoccupied.com

Amigurumi Snowman Ornament

Get a free pattern for this crochet snowman Christmas ornament. Practice your amigurumi skills with this fun 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.

Low Tide Cowl

Low Tide Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Volcano Hat on The Knit Show – Let’s celebrate with a giveaway!

Volcano Hat by Heidi Gustad - get the free, beginner-friendly knitting pattern, as seen on The Knit Show with Vickie Howell!

Long John Cowl Pattern

Free Pattern - The Long John Cowl by Hands Occupied

Market Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

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

Faux Woven Cowl – The Warmest in the World!

Knitted Faux Woven Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern at Hands Occupied

Crochet Mug Ornament – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

Crochet a teeny mug ornament for your Christmas tree! - Click through for the super-fast pattern that is great for the coffee or beer lover in your life!

Bulky Knit Rug Pattern

Click through for a free pattern for a Bulky Knit Rug (or throw!)

Knit Star Ornament & The 12 Ornaments of Christmas

Knit Star Ornament - Click through for a free knitting pattern for this cute star ornament, which also makes a great tree star, gift topper or baby toy!

Outlander Chevron Shawl

Get a free knitting pattern for an Outlander-inspired shawl, the Outlander Chevron Shawl from Hands Occupied

Lopi Tote – Free Knitting Pattern

The Lopi Tote makes use of bulky yarn and elegant, screw-in handles to create a deep bag with a wide base that knits up quick. Get your hands on this free pattern, designed with knitters in mind. The Lopi Tote is perfect for carrying your next knitting project on the go!

Chunky Ribbed Cowl & How to Knit Rib Stitch

Chunky Ribbed Cowl - Click through for the free knitting pattern!

Granny Throw Pillows

A free crochet pattern & tutorial for granny square throw pillows!

Crochet Festive Candy Ornaments Three Ways

How to crochet holiday treat-inspired ornaments three ways! Click through for the free patterns. #crochetornament #freepattern #crochet #chirstmasornament

Golden Check Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern

Get your hands on a free knitting pattern for the Golden Check Infinity Scarf!

Knit Lightning Bolt Toy

Knit a Harry Potter inspired lightning bolt toy in no time! This free pattern makes a great baby gift, gift topper, key chain or holiday ornament.

Checked Snood – free knitting pattern

Knit yourself a quick cowl that doubles as a hood - a snood! The Checked Snood is a colorful, geometric knitting pattern that uses 3 colors of Berroco Brielle to create a stunning, versatile accessory you'll wear from fall to spring. Bonus: it's a free pattern!

Little Hats, Big Hearts, Declan’s Story & A Free Pattern

Knit red hats to help raise awareness about preemie heart health with the free Declan Hat pattern!

Knit Gift Box Ornament – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

A cute pattern for a knit gift box ornament for the holidays! Click through for the free pattern.

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

Comfy Tablet Sleeve – Free Knitting Pattern & Seaming Tutorial

Knit up a simple tablet sleeve to protect your tablet from scratches on the go! The Comfy Tablet Sleeve knits up so quickly, making it a great gift-giving idea too. Get the free knitting pattern.

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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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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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