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July 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for July 26, 2019 | Hands Occupied
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Summery tops are so much fun, particularly for a first time garment knitter or crocheter. So many folks are inspired to learn yarn crafts specifically to attempt making their own sweaters. If you’ve felt like clothes might be out of reach until now, grabbing one of these free patterns might be a great way to inspire your first handmade top! ;)

new ideas!

make a zero-waste gobble monster doll -my poppet
tapestry crochet sweater -make & do crew
crochet sea turtle tote -repeat crafter me
beginner crochet top -TL yarn crafts
garter eyelets knit top -mama in a stitch
crochet duo poncho -sewrella

in case you missed it…

On my podcast, Very Serious Crafts: In season 2, episode 14 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, the Very Serious Crafters reminisce about their own teen summer vacation crafts, shop without spending money (again), and give a disturbing crocheted baby doll some serious side-eye. Read more in the episode show notes & check us out on Patreon.

Recently on the blog: There’s a new, free pattern to celebrate Christmas in July – grab the Comfy Tablet Sleeve knitting pattern. In very exciting news for folks who love incentives to craft, there’s a brand new (and huge!) giveaway on this blog that runs through the end of August. Allow me to introduce the Wrap Up Your WIPs Giveaway! Learn all about the $275+ in prizes and enter to win here.

Seriously, look at the prizes…

It's the Wrap Up Your WIPs Giveaway on Hands Occupied! Wrap up your works in progress (WIPs) by the end of August for more chances to win this knitter's prize pack worth over $275. Featuring Zen Yarn Garden yarn, Knitter's Pride interchangeable needles, a Social Knitworking tote from Artiphany and Eucalan fiber wash.
Wrap Up Your WIPs Giveaway Prize Package

Also! Margay R. was drawn as the random winner of the Brown Sheep Co. Cotton Fleece yarn giveaway!

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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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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually k If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually knitting from one sweater into another here, no big deal. (What can I say, I lost a game of yarn chicken. 😂) I almost didn’t post this because I was worried someone might have some nonsense to say about my ability to knit. Then I remembered I can’t care about that. Silly me, I almost forgot myself! 
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Speaking of which, dang it’s good to have my mental health back consistently after the past couple of years. The anxious parts of my personality are just chilling, rather than constantly screaming that my work isn’t good enough to share. The confident parts of me that matter have me creating (and starting to share my creations & process with strangers and friends) again! 
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Anybody else feel like they are beginning to return to themselves, so to speak, this spring?
I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] proj I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] project needs is a couple of short sleeves! I’ll be finishing this sweater *just* before it gets too warm to wear, but isn’t that always how it goes? 🫠🧶 
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Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, wh Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, which has unsurprisingly turned into a love letter to primary colors. ❤️💛💙 The heart stripe is a wee tweak I incorporated, and I don’t regret it! 
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I am unfortunately home bound for the near future I am unfortunately home bound for the near future thanks to the big, bad bug. So far I’ve knit half a sweater, consumed about a gallon of ginger tea, & plowed through 3 seasons of Pit Bulls and Parolees. 
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June doesn’t understand why I’m suddenly so boring, but she seems to like watching animal planet. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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