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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:

Outlander Chevron Shawl

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

Granny Throw Pillows

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

Amigurumi Snowman Ornament

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

Bulky Knit Rug Pattern

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

The Hat Hat

The Hat Hat | Hands Occupied

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!

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

Crochet T-shirt Yarn Tote

Crochet T-shirt Yarn Tote Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Knit Heart Ornament – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

Knit Heart 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!

Mini Christmas Stockings Pattern

Mini Christmas Stockings Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Chunky Ribbed Cowl & How to Knit Rib Stitch

Chunky Ribbed Cowl - Click through for the free knitting 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!

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.

Fisherman’s Rib Baby Blanket

Knit the Fisherman's Rib Baby Blanket, a great option for a decorative throw or baby blanket. This pattern uses an addictive stitch with lots of and dimensionality that will give your blanket endless texture.

Mini Golden Snitch Sweater Pattern

A free knitting pattern for a mini golden snitch sweater, inspired by the sweater Harry gets in book six!

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.

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.

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!

Simple Basketweave Baby Blanket

Simple Basketweave Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern at Hands Occupied

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!

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!

Plaid Super Scarf

Knit this super cozy scarf throughout the fall to keep you warm this winter! | Plaid Super Scarf by Heidi Gustad for AllFreeKnitting

Sixth Degree Shawl

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

Knit Poinsettia Ornament

Trim your tree with a hand knit ornament! This festive poinsettia will add a splash of color to your holiday decor. Click through for the free knitting pattern.

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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. Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker is my first book and arrives fall 2020!

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A yarn craft designer and content creator, unapologetically into primary colors & vintage style. ❤️ #LatchHookBook fall 2020
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We officially have enamel pins in the Hands Occupi

We officially have enamel pins in the Hands Occupied Shop, folks! To celebrate ten years of Hands Occupied, I worked with illustrator @tinywaterbear & @wizardpins to develop these adorable designs inspired by the knitting community. Which is your favorite?⠀
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Both of these cuties are now in the Shop (links in bio), and you can use FREESHIP at checkout for free shipping through 10/1/20. 🎉 🎉 🎉 #enamelpins #knittersofinstagram

Online, I am known as a crafter first, but in rece

Online, I am known as a crafter first, but in recent years my love of vintage has become more visible in my work, especially through my vintage knitting adventures. Today I wanted to start sharing interesting, cute, & straight up weird items from my vintage clothing and knick knack collections with you. These are things that bring me joy, whether they make me feel pretty or just plain laugh. The world is kind of trash right now, so why not? 👗🧵
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So! For this first vintage-meets-handmade wardrobe post, I'm pairing a medical scrubs-teal dress with a pink gingham apron stitched with chicken scratch embroidery (see another shot a couple posts back). If this dress isn't deadstock, it has to have been worn only once or twice ever - it's in amazing shape! Found at Chicago's @kneedeepvintage, this cotton, elbow-length, 1950s shirtwaist dress features color-matching shank style buttons and elegant pleating to form a full skirt that hits just below the knee. With some alterations, this is going to be a lifelong favorite that I swear will see date night again!
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Finally, 2 quick questions: 1. I'm curious, if you could wear this dress anywhere, where would it be? / And 2. What vintagey thing should I share next? I think It needs to be something weird like a faux fur poodle-themed toilet paper roll cover with a felt tongue sticking out. Or something. 😆 #handmadevintage

The second fall hits, my go-to colors inevitably s

The second fall hits, my go-to colors inevitably shift toward the moody. 🍁 Yellow is probably the best example. It’s like a switch flips for fall, and suddenly sunny yellow has been replaced by mustardy, deeper hues in all of my making. 🍂☺️
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What colors are you liking for fall 2020? Do you think it’s different this year due to the state of the world? #fallknitting
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P.S. This particular yellow is @kelbournewoolens Germantown yarn via @knit_picks in Honey. 🍯🧡

How many Hands a Occupied DIYs and patterns can yo

How many Hands a Occupied DIYs and patterns can you spot in this picture? Hint: some of these go back awhile!
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It's hard to believe it, but it's been TEN years since the first blog post went live on Hands Occupied. 🤯 Head to the link in bio to read a little about the Hands Occupied timeline, the latest Latch Hook Book news, and some surprise updates coming later this week! #latchhookbook #handsoccupied

Had a rough night with my dog Storm last night, wh

Had a rough night with my dog Storm last night, who has sadly been having health issues since midsummer. She’s resting now, but I will definitely be keeping it low key this weekend. The one silver lining to all this is finding little pockets of time to work on a new, slow knitting idea I’ve been back-burnering for far too long. ❤️
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Working with @knit_picks needles & @kelbournewoolens Germantown (just the kind of solid wool I love) and swatching like mad. #stopswatchandblockit #handsoccupied

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