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August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Picks of the Week for August 21, 2020 | Hands Occupied

We are approaching the end of summer! With that comes a renewed interest in what to make as temperatures begin to fall. If you’re looking for projects to transition your making from warm to cool weather, here are a few colorful new ideas from around the internet. :)

new ideas!

floral pot holder knitting pattern -knitting and so on
easy scrap yarn baby blanket -gina michele
chunky fall knit throw -mama in a stitch
how to knit the stockinette chevron stitch -gina michele
diy pom pom daisy tote -damask love
crochet mug rugs -divine debris

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Sneaking in a few rows on my current WIP over lunch on this sunny Monday! Where do you like to shoe horn in a few stitches on days when you’d absolutely rather be making something than working? . . . Pictured: An in-progress red and white striped knitting project on a red background in sunlight filtered through blinds. / I’m working with @knit_picks Mighty Stitch Worsted & using their interchangeable circular needles. ❤️💖 #handsoccupied

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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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