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Picks of the Week

February 24, 2017 2 Comments

Picks of the Week for February 24, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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Everything was so very cute on the internet this week! There was some great amigurumi, plus lots of subtle and textural ideas for the home. This is one of those weeks that I’m tempted to try to tackle ALL of the new ideas in just one weekend. Chances of success are slim, but hey, we’ve got to have something to put on Pinterest for later, right?

so many adorable ideas!

learn three macrame knots -place of my taste
knitted moss stitch trivets -hand knitted things
eco-friendly crochet cotton pads -matildigt 
amigurumi bumble bees -all about ami
knit waffle stitch potholders -hungry heart
amigurumi baby rattles -dekotopia

A lot of this week’s picks come from non-English blogs, but never fear! Google translate is here! – You can install a web browser website translation tool or simply copy and paste text into the site.

in case you missed it…

  • Free pattern alert! The Round Granny Cushion is a chunky crochet project that works up quick.
  • Enter to win a skein of Gazzal Pure Wool yarn and learn all about its pros and cons.
  • Just announced! The second installment of the Read Along Knit Along starts March 4. :)

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: amigurumi, crochet, eco-friendly, Knitting, macrame, waffle stitch

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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  1. Valerie

    March 2, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    This is one of my favourite types of posts that you do! I love seeing all the projects you’re linking to laid out together, and you always find stuff that has escaped my notice. Thanks!

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    • Heidi

      March 3, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Thanks! It’s one of my favorite to write too. :)

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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
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