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Picks of the Week

May 1, 2015 2 Comments

Picks of the Week for May 1, 2015 from Hands Occupied

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There were some super fun yarn ideas online this week! I feel like I say that a lot, but do you see that Star Wars mug cozy? The cute little amigurumi octopi? Even the simple, geometric garter repeats of several of these patterns is so fun to look at, and I bet, squishy to touch.

Since there are a few bits of business to get to – including an interchangeable needle set winner to announce! – I’ll leave my rambling about how much I love the yarnternet there for the week. ;)

knit & crochet faves

knit color blocked afghan -smiling colors
elegantly simple crochet blanket -kristine in between
adorable little amigurumi octopus! -mohu blog
diy tassel bedding -the blondielocks
knit star wars mug cozies -create in the chaos
knit monster tooth scarf -knitting and so on

Karbonz giveaway winner!

Congratulations to Brandon P. for winning the set of interchangeable Karbonz needles from Knitter’s Pride! I’ve sent you an email with more info, Brandon. :D

in case you missed it…

  • Get the latest free pattern for a Bulky Throw!
  • New video for All Free Knitting: How to knit the fisherman’s rib (see below!)

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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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  1. Ellen Russell

    May 1, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks so much for including my Star Wars mug cozy! I’m glad you enjoyed it :-) And I’m so excited to have found your site – can’t wait to spend some time looking through your posts!

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  2. Mai Chang

    June 24, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Found this site by error and now I’ve learned to do the rib stitch. Now I am looking for more things to learn.

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