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Picks of the Week

April 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for April 19, 2020 | Hands Occupied
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Have you been looking for something new to work on? Now that the Hands Occupied Blog is back, so is Picks of the Week! Picks of the Week is a biweekly series of blog post featuring the best recent yarn craft finds from around the internet. Focusing on accessible ideas from craft designer-bloggers, I hope to help inspire your next project… or at the very least shamelessly add to your to-make list!

With that, it’s time to read on for the latest Hands Occupied happenings, including a brand new crochet pattern that’s just $2 and perfect for sheltering in place!

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macrame feather bookmark -mama in a stitch
crochet earrings pattern -divine debris
crochet finger puppets pattern -sustain my craft habit
mini stripes scarf knitting pattern -my poppet
metallic fringe pillow DIY -kailo chic life
crochet candle square pattern -repeat crafter me

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…

On my podcast, Very Serious Crafts: “In season 3, episode 5 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley makes plans for apocalypse weaving, Mollie escapes to her Animal Crossing craft room, and Heidi brings all the make do and mend vibes. Sadly, sheltering in place hasn’t given any of them extra free time.” Don’t forget to check us out on Patreon.

Recently on the blog: I announced my return to a more active crafty internet life after my book-writing hiatus. Read about what’s up with Hands Occupied in 2020.

What's up, 2020? Check out this brand new blog post about what Heidi has been up to on Hands Occupied hiatus, and plans for the rest of the year to come, including some surprises!
Blog post: What’s up 2020?
It's the Tooling Around Slippers crochet pattern! :) Originally designed for Jimmy Bean's Wool last year, the rights for this pattern have returned to me, so it’s now available on Ravelry for the first time! This easy crochet pattern uses a skein each of Berroco Ultra Wool & Malabrigo Rios for a quick project.
It’s the Tooling Around Slippers crochet pattern! :) Originally designed for Jimmy Bean’s Wool last year, the rights for this pattern have returned to me, so it’s now available on Ravelry for the first time! This easy crochet pattern uses a skein each of Berroco Ultra Wool & Malabrigo Rios for a quick project.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

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There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s ab There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s about how I’m going to take the next 2 weeks off to rest & recharge. ☺️🧶 No new content for y’all means I can also take a moment to zoom out & plan what’s next. Link is in bio. 
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A note on Very Serious Crafts: In the post I discuss stepping away from the @seriouscrafts podcast to give myself more time to devote to some minor medical issues. Don’t you worry - my health will be fine, & @molliejohanson @redhandledscissors and I are still pals, and after a short break of their own, the podcast will be back! Just sans moi. 💁🏼‍♀️😆 
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See you in a couple weeks! ✌🏻#handsoccupied #knitdesign #craftdesign #sofadedsweater
Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it shoul Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it should be. ☺️🎄The past few days have been filled with a lot of catching up on festive zoom calls & raising toasts to the camera. 🥂 Connecting with people has been a welcome change of pace! Now I’m feeling ready to meet my inevitable end-of-year deadlines. 😆
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Warmest wishes for the season, my friends! ❤️💛💙
Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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Might have to try making a quickie Reel tutorial for this guy - I think it’s the perfect project for it, don’t you? 🎅🏼 #handsoccupied #macrame
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