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Picks of the Week

May 4, 2018 2 Comments

Picks of the Week for May 4, 2018 | Hands Occupied

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April showers bring May flowers indeed! There are two separate crochet flower projects to enjoy in this week’s picks, and they’re both so, so beautiful. Designs like those are great reminders of how well crochet lends itself to floral projects! And let’s not overlook that absolutely adorable crochet kids’ backpack – I envision this pattern being especially useful for folks with Dora the Explorer fans in their lives (seriously – whip that up in purple with some eyes, and the kids will go nuts!). So much fun!

yarn rules.

little adventurer backpack pattern -the philosopher’s wife
knit AND crochet wall hanging -the merrythought
DIY fluffy pom pom bin -sugar & cloth
knit vancouver toque pattern -kiku corner
april flowers crochet headband -kirsten holloway designs
crochet tiny peony flowers -picot pals

RALCAL giveaway winner!

Big congrats are in order for Jennifer I., who won our huge Read Along Crochet Along prize pack, worth over $160!

Amigurumi Purse Flair in I Like Crochet magazine

The Cherry Sweet Keychain and Very Apeeling Keychain patterns come together to form a set of Fruitful Purse Flair that are great for summer crocheting. Get the pair of pattern in the June 2018 issue of I Like Crochet magazine.
I have a new pair of designs in the June issue of I Like Crochet magazine! The Cherry Sweet Keychain and Very Apeeling Keychain patterns come together to form a set of Fruitful Purse Flair that are great for summer. Fans of my Christmas ornament series will be particularly excited to tackle these scrap yarn-friendly patterns that come together in just one setting.

Get the pattern exclusively in the June issue of I Like Crochet.

in case you missed it…

  • Weaving in the ends on the Read Along Crochet Along.
  • Things to Latch Hook – Check out 9 inspiring ideas for a contemporary take on this shaggy, well-loved craft.

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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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  1. Priscilla Bettis

    May 6, 2018 at 5:16 am

    I’m digging the wall hanging, and the pom pom bin made me smile. Thanks for posting!

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  2. Agra Marble

    May 7, 2018 at 5:33 am

    This is a great design of the wall hanging. It looks awesome. I love it, Thanks for sharing here.

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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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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]
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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