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My book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Post contains affiliate links to my own book.

Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker by Heidi Gustad, now available!

After months of patient waiting, I am glad to finally say that my first book is now available for purchase! Right here! For now it’s available exclusively from my publisher, and as the wheels of publishing continue to slowly turn, the book should be on store shelves in 2021. You can get it in either paperback or digital format.

Get Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker.

Why buy?

I mean, I’m more than a little biased, but I think I managed to pull of a beginner-accessible collection of latch hook designs with a contemporary twist and literal smile in some cases. To refresh your memory or just show you how much fun this brand new take on the classic craft of latch hook is, here’s the book unboxing and project preview video to give you a look at just how much value you’re getting with this book.

Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker retails for $12.99 for a paperback. It includes 12 patterns (step by step instructions plus charts) on top of 16 additional pages of instructional guides walking you though how to make a latch hook masterpiece, from knots to hanging, even if it’s your first time (or first time in a long time) latch hooking.

The teaser image for Heidi Gustad's new latch hook book, publishing fall 2020 with Leisure Arts

Oh look! Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker.

C’mon, I know my people. (Hi. 👋 )

A number of y’all have emailed and DM’d me about latch hooking as kids and being pumped to try it again with this book. And what’s not to be excited about? There’s a rainbow denim jacket back patch in here for goodness’ sake! And a giant, furry egg! Join me for an invigorating craft that will rekindle your inner crafty child – honestly, it will take you back in a way that is frankly rather comforting these days.

Artist Heidi Gustad models her Fried Egg Wall Hanging, the cover project from her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker

Thanks and love to you all for your support and for listening to me yammer on about the gol darn #latchhookbook for the past year. You are so appreciated!

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Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker by Heidi Gustad, now available!

Post contains affiliate links to my own book.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or reintroduced myself, so here goes! I’m Heidi Gustad, a craft book author, pattern designer, and tutorial creator who specializes in yarn crafts. Lately, I’ve been focused on releasing quality knitting videos and related blog posts to help teach things like the difference between provisional cast ons and how to fix common knitting mistakes. Next week I’m shooting requested crochet and latch hook videos, so h👀kers, your time is coming! And if you ever have tutorial requests, please let me know. ☺️
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