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Picks of the Week

November 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for November 3, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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Texture is trending this week! Yarn is the easiest (and, ahem, some would say best) way to add some texture to your house or wardrobe. With quick ideas like these, why not try to knock out a couple of projects this week?

And if you’re more in the market for slippers, my newest pattern was published this week, and it’s a cute bootie style slipper pattern. With leather soles and the ability to wear them two ways, they’re sure to become your go-to footwear this winter. ;) Read more about them below!

cute yarn ideas

diamond macrame wall hanging -scissors and sage
kids crochet hat -smiling colors
decorative potholder crochet pattern -leelee knits
crochet plaid woodland animal hats -whistle & ivy
how to crochet in the spiral -hopeful honey
pom pom magnets -a beautiful mess

New pattern alert! Twisted Peppermint Slippers

Twisted Peppermint Slippers by Heidi Gustad in I Like Knitting magazine - December 2017
I have a new design in the December issue of I Like Knitting magazine! Twisted Peppermint Slippers use bulky yarn so you can knit up a pair for you or for holiday gifts in just a weekend! These fun slippers will be your go-to cozy companion for winters at home. The finished, flexible style of the slipper is achieved with traditional cuff-down, sock construction techniques and a combination of working flat and in the round.

Get the pattern exclusively in the new issue of I Like Knitting.

in case you missed it…

  • We’re deep into knitting season, and with all of the new releases coming out, it can be overwhelming to decide what to cast on. Here are ten of my favorite new patterns to help narrow things down for ya!

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: beanie, crochet, Knitting, macrame, pom pom, pot holder

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a knitting, crochet and crafts designer. She first learned to knit at age 8 from a grandmother who saw in her a need for something to keep her busy. She's now a full time designer, video host, blogger & teacher. You can keep up with her designs and more by following handsoccupied on your favorite social network.

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Yarn craft designer & blogger, partial to primary colors, vintage style, & most needlecrafts. ✂️ 🎙️Co-host, @seriouscrafts podcast.

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Instagram post 17896375633420961 Christmas handmade sweater alert! 🎄 Head to the blog (link in bio) today to read about my Christmasy take on the Soldotna Crop sweater pattern by @boylandknitworks, including tips for customizing for fit! 📐 Yes, it’s okay to incorporate shaping in your knitwear, even on a sweater with positive ease. 😉❤️
Instagram post 17907716131385211 Feeling festive this fine weekend with my sidekick Storm. 🐩🎄❄️
Instagram post 18043011205209234 Happy weekend, everyone! There are several new faces today, so to you, I say welcome! 😊 I’m Heidi, the knitting, crochet and yarn crafts designer behind Hands Occupied. I’m based in Chicago, where I work out of a small studio space, the Hands Occupied Studio. Every week I host an open Craft Night and on the last Sunday of the month we have a Crafternoon. They’re all free and open to anyone who wants to hang out and craft with others (snacks are always welcome!). .
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A little about me: I’m a knit and crochet pattern designer, but I’m really about all things string, from crochet to macramé. Lately I’ve been particularly obsessed with contemporary latch hook and punch needle trends. However, in my recent handmade wardrobe projects I’ve been drawn to everything vintage. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Funny how that works! 😆.
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In addition to the blog, design work, and the Studio, I co-host the Very @seriouscrafts Podcast, a top 10-ranked crafts podcast heading into our third season in 2020! 🎙 That about covers it - thanks so much for indulging a long caption 🙏🏼 , and I’m so glad to have you here! ☺️❤️💛💙 #handsoccupied #veryseriouscrafts
Instagram post 17855857273660569 Have you downloaded this new charity knitting pattern? The Triangle Rib Baby Hat knits up quick and is perfect to squeeze in between making holiday gifts! Visit the link in bio to get your hands on this free charity knitting pattern for babies to start stitching for a cause. ❤️❤️❤️
Instagram post 17845581628824699 Today on the blog, we’re talking about how to use the @knitcompanion app specifically in garment knitting. With new advanced note-taking features that let you write by hand, directly on your digital pattern page, the newest version of knitCompanion is definitely worth a try! The full review is linked in bio. #ad
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