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Happy Crafting with Blitsy

March 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Hands Occupied for Blitsy

At the beginning of this year, I took on a new role as Yarn Correspondent for a company called Blitsy. Based in Chicago, Blitsy sells all kinds of craft supplies at amazing prices, and I’ve been working for them here and there as a knitting & crochet video tutorial host for about a year (you might remember these videos or these). This year, Blitsy brought me even more on board as their yarn expert, so I’ve been keeping busy sharing tutorials, blog posts, videos, live craft demos and more on their site.

Knit Mug Rugs Pattern - Heidi Gustad for Blitsy

Speaking of blog posts, I’m sharing free patterns and tutorials on their blog all the time! These Mug Rugs & the uber-cute cowl below are some of my new patterns for Blitsy. 

A LOT of what I share at Blitsy involves video, and I’ve started a playlist on my YouTube channel so you can keep up with what I do over there. I’ve embedded the playlist below to give you a taste of how great Blitsy’s videos are. However, if you really want to keep up with me (including my appearances every Tuesday morning on their home-shopping-network-but-funner Live with Blitsy show), you should subscribe to Blitsy’s beautiful Instagram, super fun Periscope and other social media channels.

The Mega Bulky Cowl pattern - Heidi Gustad for Blitsy

The Mega Bulky Cowl. (PS: Cheers to their talented photographer, Maricha – she is so good!)

At Blitsy, I’m sharing all sorts of yarn craft tutorials, starting with knitting and crochet 101, and later this year, I’ll be bringing you macrame, weaving, yarn craft bootcamps, in-person events, and more. I cannot wait to grow and share the content I’m sharing with Blitsy and their amazing, crafty team!

The long and the short of it is that I really love working with Blitsy, and I think you’ll enjoy seeing what I get up to over there. And hey, free patterns are always great! Here’s a sneak peek at what I’ve got up my sleeve for the coming weeks on the Blitsy Blog & Live with Blitsy. :)

Heidi Gustad for Blitsy

Filed Under: Inspiration, Knitting & Crochet, Video Tutorials Tagged With: blitsy, crochet, hands occupied for blitsy, heidi gustad for blitsy, Knitting, yarn correspondent

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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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!

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There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s ab There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s about how I’m going to take the next 2 weeks off to rest & recharge. ☺️🧶 No new content for y’all means I can also take a moment to zoom out & plan what’s next. Link is in bio. 
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A note on Very Serious Crafts: In the post I discuss stepping away from the @seriouscrafts podcast to give myself more time to devote to some minor medical issues. Don’t you worry - my health will be fine, & @molliejohanson @redhandledscissors and I are still pals, and after a short break of their own, the podcast will be back! Just sans moi. 💁🏼‍♀️😆 
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See you in a couple weeks! ✌🏻#handsoccupied #knitdesign #craftdesign #sofadedsweater
Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it shoul Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it should be. ☺️🎄The past few days have been filled with a lot of catching up on festive zoom calls & raising toasts to the camera. 🥂 Connecting with people has been a welcome change of pace! Now I’m feeling ready to meet my inevitable end-of-year deadlines. 😆
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Warmest wishes for the season, my friends! ❤️💛💙
Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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Might have to try making a quickie Reel tutorial for this guy - I think it’s the perfect project for it, don’t you? 🎅🏼 #handsoccupied #macrame
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