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Picks of the Week

July 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for July 21, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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We are nearing the end of July, which means that summer is past the half way point. It’s time to start squeezing in our last summer projects and start thinking ahead to when temperatures drop. What better way to round out your summer with some quick, colorful crochet? Or cast on your first fall hat? This week’s picks are a great place to start, whether you’re sticking to summer mode or looking ahead to fall.

yarn rules.

clover hat pattern -susan b. anderson
crochet infinity rabbit scoodie -mummy mummy
clothespin worry dolls -me and my inklings
beaded headband pattern -jenny and teddy
woven wall hanging -make & takes
crochet eco-friendly makeup pads -flair-blog (in Danish)

in case you missed it…

  • Get your hands on a Knitcrate in this month’s review & giveaway!
  • Want to learn how to make perfect tassels every time? Find out my best tassel tips & tricks in a new video tutorial.

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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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Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎 Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎
Another morning of filming! One of the knitting vi Another morning of filming! One of the knitting videos I’d like to release soon is a big overview of how to swatch and why - if you have any questions or favorite tips, let me know. 
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To be honest, I want to be able to link to this video as a resource when I get angry gauge questions, so please don’t hesitate to share your best tips. Together, we can tame the knitting Karens. 😆
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A big issue I've had in the last year is putting t A big issue I've had in the last year is putting together new design work but not doing any independent releases of them. Chalk it up to anxiety, burn out, or whatever but here we are. 
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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
❤️ a picture of me at my most stylish 
💛 a little glimpse at some of the design things I've recently been working on
💙a promise that I will be releasing some of the pictured designs this year. Getting back in the swing of things after taking it easy is hard 😆 - wish me luck!
Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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