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Picks of the Week

March 31, 2017 3 Comments

Picks of the Week for March 31, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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Once again, spring crafting season has served up some excellent (and egg-celent!), fresh ideas. There were tons of Easter-inspired knitting and crochet projects, including lots of bunnies and chicks, and everyone was feeling the warm color vibes this week. These are just my top 6 finds of the week for yarn crafters, but as always, you can check out tons more on the Hands Occupied Pinterest page if you’re looking for something in particular.

soaking up spring sun

macrame bracelet -a beautiful mess
crochet pineapple toque -kiku corner
knit sunshine washcloth -mama in a stitch
arm knit bunny video tutorial -flax & twine
crochet coin purse -is laur
egg mandala -set free my gypsy soul

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Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: bunny, crochet, easter, egg, Knitting, macrame, spring crafts

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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. Meinhilde

    March 31, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Thanks for featuring our pineapple hat! How did you come across our pattern?

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    • Heidi

      April 2, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      I found it on Craft Gawker – I love the color choices you made! <3

      Reply
  2. Miki @ SFMGS

    April 2, 2017 at 5:23 am

    Thankyou so much for sharing my Easter Egg Mandala lovely!!

    Have an awesome weekend!

    M x

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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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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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It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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