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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 & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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When it’s August & the crew has the day off, the When it’s August & the crew has the day off, the only thing to do is a Knitflix marathon! I hadn’t seen the latest season of Stranger Things and had a TON of knitting to do, so we decided why not make a day of it? For non knitters, this is a pretty accurate depiction of what a dream day looks like for maker types. (Plus or minus a cranky but cute house pet.) 
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Just making this for fun & to see how it feels to distill a yarn day into a short video like this. Big thank you to Jamie & Mariah for being my friends, even though they said “it’s okay if you don’t tag me in this.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 
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Are you looking for some late summer reading picks Are you looking for some late summer reading picks? Here are 3 fresh titles for makers of all ages - full reviews are on my bl0g, along with a giveaway for a copy of Knitstrips! The 🔗 is where you’d think. 😉
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New on the blog today! This former Librarian revie New on the blog today! This former Librarian reviews three making-related books for kids, teens & adults. And there’s a copy of one up for giveaway too! 📚 
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To Make by Danielle Davis (@writesinla) with pictures by Mags DeRoma (@magsderoma) / Knitstrips (@ik_knitstrips) by Alice Ormsbee Beltran & Karen Kim Mar / This Long Thread by Jen Hewett (@jenhewett) 
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I’ll share preview page-through videos for these this week too, but for now the written reviews are at the top of handsoccupied dot com along with my search bar if you can’t find ‘em. All giveaway details are listed in the review post. 🤙🏻 
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I think about the wrong side of my intarsia knitti I think about the wrong side of my intarsia knitting kind of like some embroiderers do: I get (probably too) excited when the back’s neat and tidy. Are you this way? Is it just me? 
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Pictured is the wrong side of a large primary color intarsia swatch I knit for an upcoming design in @brooklyntweed Arbor. When I pulled it from my studio, I thanked my former self for talking the time to knit, weave in ends, & block a clean swatch already. As critical as they are, I’m excited to not have to make one today. I’ll advocate for swatching all day long, but I won’t pretend it’s like the funnest step in the process! 😆🧶
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