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Picks of the Week

February 27, 2015 2 Comments

Picks of the Week for February 27, 2015 at handsoccupied.com

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You might have noticed I skipped my usual Monday blog post this week! I was knee deep in a design project I didn’t want to put down, and I’ve been busy working on making some of my 2015 plans & goals a reality. I’ll have a post for you about one of my new projects next week that I think you’ll all appreciate. For now, check out my favorite yarn crafts of the week!

best of the week

reversible knit cowl -the purl bee
toddler cat ear hat -gina michele
little owl knitting pattern -susan b. anderson
pom pom wall hanging -a beautiful mess
beginning knit fair isle hat -diy crochet
basketweave crochet block -the inspired wren
crochet mountain wall hanging -mama in a stitch
checked crochet pouch -pops de milk
crochet egg hats! -is laura

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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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  1. Patricia @ Pops de Milk

    February 27, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Thanks so much for sharing my pouch! And that owl is adorable :D

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  2. Jessica

    February 27, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Thanks, Heidi! Such cute picks. I’m excited to see your upcoming projects!

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Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎 Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎
Another morning of filming! One of the knitting vi Another morning of filming! One of the knitting videos I’d like to release soon is a big overview of how to swatch and why - if you have any questions or favorite tips, let me know. 
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A big issue I've had in the last year is putting t A big issue I've had in the last year is putting together new design work but not doing any independent releases of them. Chalk it up to anxiety, burn out, or whatever but here we are. 
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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
❤️ a picture of me at my most stylish 
💛 a little glimpse at some of the design things I've recently been working on
💙a promise that I will be releasing some of the pictured designs this year. Getting back in the swing of things after taking it easy is hard 😆 - wish me luck!
Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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