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Picks of the Week

May 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for May 15, 2020 | Hands Occupied
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I’m neck deep in edits for my upcoming latch hook book today, but I was in need of a little break. With a mindless movie on in the background, I’ve used my pause to gather some standout project inspiration for your queues! Nothing like zoning out to Pinterest & netflix, right? My brain is tired of coming up with words – on to the inspo! ;)

check these out!

polar bear pom pom -purl soho for handmade charlotte
easy macramé wall hanging -dans le lakehouse
ice cream parlor chair makeover -lost mom
knit slouchy tote bag -mama in a stitch
pom pom pencil toppers -your DIY family
crochet mint leaf pattern -sewrella

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…

On my podcast, Very Serious Crafts 

“In season 3, episode 7 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi plants a garden, Mollie creates some much-needed color matching content, and Haley accidentally stumbles upon a lace murder.” 

“In season 3, episode 6 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie finds tapestries in The Met’s YouTube vault, Heidi ponders spring sewing, and Haley unveils her latest (pink!) book.”

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This week’s Instagram highlight made the cut because my cute dog Woodrow really delivered by popping his smiling mug into frame right when I was taking photos of my new place.

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Brilliant idea: Showing you how my yarn craft designs end up being used in real life! (Also: Hi, Woodrow! 🐕 Hi, plants! 🌱) . . The Craft: I designed the Sun & Flower Pillows as a free blog pattern a couple years ago (linked in bio). / In real life: I love using them as slim throw pillows in my colorful living room. Great texture & easy peasy! ❤️💛💙 #handsoccupied

A post shared by Heidi Gustad 🧶💛🧵 (@handsoccupied) on May 11, 2020 at 2:40pm PDT

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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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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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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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