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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:

How-to: Knit Puffball Clutch

Crochet T-shirt Yarn Tote

Crochet T-shirt Yarn Tote Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

Granny Throw Pillows

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

Mini Christmas Stockings Pattern

Mini Christmas Stockings Pattern at HandsOccupied.com

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!

Winter Sea Stocking Cap

Winter Sea Stocking Cap - Get the free knitting pattern for this adorable hat at HandsOccupied.com!

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.

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.

The 45-Minute Wrap – Free Arm Knitting Pattern

The 45-Minute Wrap, a free arm knitting pattern made with Zen Yarn Garden's Big Up! jumbo weight yarn.

Following a Vintage Amigurumi Poodle Down a Rabbit Hole

Vintage Crochet Poodle Nail Polish Cover Amigurumi via handsoccupied.com

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.

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

Bulky Throw

Click through for a free pattern for a Bulky Knit Throw (or rug!)

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.

Cross Body Phone Case Pattern

Cross Body Phone Case Pattern with T-shirt Yarn at handsoccupied.com

Scandinavian Advent Calendar

Easy No Slip Hangers

Easy No Slip Hangers - Free Crochet Pattern - 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

Classic Slouchy Beanie

Click to get the Classic Slouchy Beanie knitting pattern for free!

Peruvian Market Tote

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

Outlander Chevron Shawl

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

Crochet Holly Ornament

Crochet an adorable holly ornament to hang on your tree for years to come. Get the free pattern for this quick, three dimensional ornament.

Brioche Knitting & A Brioche Cowl Pattern

Brioche Knitting & A Brioche Cowl Pattern at handsoccupied.com

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.

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Hi! I’m Heidi Gustad, and I’m a yarn crafts designer and blogger, partial to primary colors, vintage style and most needlecrafts. Along with two designer friends, I co-host The Very Serious Crafts Podcast. My first book is set to be released in the fall of 2020.

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Fiber artist & yarn craft designer, unapologetically into primary colors & vintage style / Co-host, @seriouscrafts podcast / #LatchHookBook fall 2020

Happy Friday, friends! I’m Heidi, the designer b

Happy Friday, friends! I’m Heidi, the designer behind Hands Occupied. An unapologetic lover of primary colors, vintage style and all things yarn, I work from a small artist’s studio space in Chicago making fiber art & craft patterns using latch hook, knitting, crochet & other needlecrafts. 🧶 .
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My creative career began with starting a blog about crafts in 2010, and now Hands a Occupied has become this colorful umbrella under which I design craft patterns and create content. My first book, a guide to contemporary latch hook, comes out this fall from @leisureartsinc. I’m so glad to have you here! Where are you from? I’m curious! Holler in the comments. ❤️💛💙.
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#handsoccupied #heidigustad #latchhookbook

Looking for a quickie project to mix up your makin

Looking for a quickie project to mix up your making? The Over the Rainbow Softie is a free crochet pattern on the blog (link in bio) that uses spike stitch & a single pack of @lionbrandyarn Bon Bons to colorful effect. 🧶🌈 #handsoccupied

She really puts the “aran” in quarantine. 😎

She really puts the “aran” in quarantine. 😎 .
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What WIP has your hands occupied this week? #handsoccupied #knitting #latchhook

I’m eyeballs deep in #latchhookbook edits today,

I’m eyeballs deep in #latchhookbook edits today, so it felt like a good time to remind you about my latch hook pom pom costume from Halloween that am in love with! 🤓 🧶 #handmade

Brilliant idea: Showing you how my yarn craft desi

Brilliant idea: Showing you how my yarn craft designs end up being used in real life! (Also: Hi, Woodrow! 🐕 Hi, plants! 🌱)
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The Craft: I designed the Sun & Flower Pillows as a free blog pattern a couple years ago (linked in bio). / In real life: I love using them as slim throw pillows in my colorful living room. Great texture & easy peasy! ❤️💛💙 #handsoccupied

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