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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:

Ribbed Can Koozies

Grab your crochet hooks! You can take this quick project from yarn ball to beer koozie before lunchtime on a lazy summer day. Click through for the free pattern.

Faux Woven Cowl – The Warmest in the World!

Knitted Faux Woven Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern at 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.

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

Chevron Sunglasses Case Knitting Pattern

Chevron Sunglasses Case Knitting Pattern at handsoccupied.com

Bulky Knit Rug Pattern

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

Sixth Degree Shawl

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

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.

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!

Knit Your Gift Wrap & #PHWinterWorkshop

Knit your gift wrap with this simple, free pattern that comes together in minutes!

All Cables Cowl Pattern

All Cables Cowl Knitting Pattern at Hands Occupied

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.

Smiling Jack-o’-Lantern Knitting Chart for Halloween

Just in time for Halloween! Get the free knitting chart for an adorable jack-o-lantern motif with intarsia or duplicate stitch. This free knitting pattern is just so much fun!

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.

Quad Cable Scarf

Click through to get a free pattern for the Quad Cable Scarf by Heidi Gustad

Other People’s Houses Shawl pattern / RALKAL Kickoff!!

Knit the Other People's Houses Shawl - this first time shawl-friendly free pattern is versatile and can be knit with any yarn.

Round Granny Cushion – Free Crochet Pattern

Made with chunky yarn, this vintage inspired throw pillow crochets up in no time!

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!

Peruvian Market Tote

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

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

Moss Stitch Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

This cute, two-color cowl is crocheted with just two 50g balls of 100% wool yarn. Get the free Moss Stitch Cowl pattern from Hands Occupied.

Classic Slouchy Beanie

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

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.

Scandinavian Advent Calendar

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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 in love with yarn crafts, primary colors, & vintage style. (Also my 🐕 & pro wrestling.)
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Find my #latchhookbook ⤵️

Hi, I’m Heidi for folks new to my face. Yesterda

Hi, I’m Heidi for folks new to my face. Yesterday, Hands Occupied turned 11, so I blogged for the first time since April. 🤘🏻 Head to the link in my bio for some brief thoughts on creative burnout & what direction I’ve decided to take my work with Hands Occupied next. 🤓🧶
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#handsoccupied #heidigustad #latchhookbook

This is my first week back in the studio in awhile

This is my first week back in the studio in awhile, and as a little treat/palette cleanse today, I took a break to make a little purse strap. Liked it so much I thought I’d share! 🪢
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This is my first time playing with a flat 6 strand braid, and the pink beads are rose quartz.
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I have been wanting a purse strap that doubles as a covert fidget device for when I don’t want to bring a craft to an event, but might need something to keep anxious hands occupied. 🤓
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Would anybody want to see a tutorial on this braid some time? I have been meaning to beef up the macramé content on YouTube lately & this was fun, fairly quick, and easy to learn.
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P.S. The adorable clutch is from @cantclutchthis - I loooove a good bookish accessory for fall! 🤓🍎
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#fidget #handsoccupied #macrame #braiding

June is attempting to blend in with my knitting to

June is attempting to blend in with my knitting today! #handsoccupied #eggsweater

Just sharing a sunny little June this fine morning

Just sharing a sunny little June this fine morning! Here she is with a monkey’s fist knot toy - plain cotton rope toys & kongs are her favorite. She’ll sit with them for hours now while I knit. ☺️ #internationaldogday
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Six weeks out from adoption, she’s been spayed, dewormed (twice, poor kid), and has begun to learn basic commands and face her fear of the outdoors/going outside in the noisy city. Walks are still a goal, but sit, down, look at me, and come commands have begun to click in her little brain. It’s been challenging, but also exceptionally rewarding! 🐕❤️ Luckily she loves other dogs and her crate so we do get a bit of a break there.
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Anyone out there have an agoraphobic dog before? 😅 I have a hunch patience and continuing training every day is the key here…

Let’s play a round of Frog that Project! 🐸 Ad

Let’s play a round of Frog that Project! 🐸 Adjusting the armhole & neck shaping on the soon-to-be egg sweater project today.
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Isn’t today #wipwednesday? What are you working on? #eggsweater #handsoccupied

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