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Picks of the Week

September 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for September 22, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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Newsflash, fall doesn’t have to mean a slew of neutral colors with a dash of [pumpkin spice-inspired] orange thrown in! This week’s top picks surely make the case for colorful fall crafting. They also reveal a surprise twist on the pom pom and tassel trend – instead of using embroidery floss or yarn, a couple of clever bloggers came up with tassel and pom projects using especially colorful bakers twine! I guess this means a deep dive into where to find the most colorful bakers twine is now on the docket for this weekend. ;)

fall + yarn = match made in heaven

baker’s twine pom pom bookmarks -design improvised
yarn wrapped sticks wall hanging -color made happy
fringed mirrors -sugar & cloth
flat knit baby booties -gina michele
two tone crochet scarf wrap -all about ami
easy baker’s twine tassels -dream a little bigger

giveaway winner!

Congratulations, PJ! You won the pre-Read Along Knit Along yarn giveaway. Head to your inbox for how to get your prize in time to cast on with us on October 2. :) If you weren’t as lucky as PJ, you can use the coupon code ILLUMINATION to get 25% of the RALKAL pattern presale. Next week’s presale discount is only 15%, so don’t miss out!

in case you missed it…

  • Looking for a new fall crochet pattern? Try one of these ten stunners!

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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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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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