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Picks of The Week

January 2, 2015 1 Comment

Picks of the Week for January 2, 2015 at handsoccupied.com

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I skipped on my weekly roundup last week for the holidays, which means today’s picks cover more than usual. And as it’s a new year, I think I’m going to expand my picks of the week to include other yarn projects like fancy pom poms, macrame, and weaving. I’m new to funky poms, but I would love learn how to make & design cool poms of my own! My Christmas gift to myself this year was a set of pom pom makers in four sizes, so I’ve got no reason not to learn a new yarn craft. Anyone else have creative goals for 2015? Let me know in the comments!

top yarn crafts of the last 2 weeks

norwegian kitten mittens -saltycrafts
little seeds sweater –thecharmofit on ravelry via knitted bliss 
fingerless double helix mitts -knitting and so on
andromeda mittens pattern –egmrspretty on ravelry via make:craft
crochet oversized scarf -hopeful honey
eight-pointed god’s eyes -honestly wtf
simple double crochet cowl -rescued paw designs
tea infuser yarn dispenser – vickiedesigns on tumblr via make:craft
tiny crochet mouse -repeat crafter me

magazine feature & a free access code for you!

I had a few projects included in the latest issue of DIY Lifestyle Magazine, which is available on iPad, iPhone & Android. You can preview the latest issue of DIY Lifestyle Magazine by following this download link to the current issue:  http://bit.ly/T2rMXd. Use the promo code diydec14 and receive one free month of the magazine and see some of Hands Occupied ideas featured.

Hands Occupied in DIY Lifestyle Magazine, December 2014

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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. Betty

    January 6, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Thank you for adding my mittens! I am thrilled because I love your blog!

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