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Picks of the Week

December 4, 2015 2 Comments

Picks of the Week for December 4, 2015 | Hands Occupied

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Last week was the week of the accessory pattern on the blogs, but this week is the week of pom poms! Everywhere I turned I found another cute garland or ornament begging to be made. Today’s roundup features some of my favorites of the bunch – all quick and easy so you can actually make them this time of year!

festive fiber crafts!

how to make a big pom pom and add it to a beanie -i spy diy
granny stripe throw -flair blog
pom pom Christmas ornament -freckle and flair
chunky crochet fingerless gloves -domestic bliss squared
holiday pom pom garland -sustain my craft habit
felt ball wreath -the casual craftlete

in case you missed it…

  • Ornament 5 of the 12 ornaments of Christmas is a sweet, little crochet bell!
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  • The sixth ornament of Christmas is a teeny weeny crochet mug – so cute!

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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. Lynne Janssen Brooks

    December 5, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I’m with you, Heidi! I was home 3 days last week with a bad cold. I made 2 infinity cowls & a hat! Love my crafting cave complete with tv remote & hot tea with honey & no guilt! Will hate to let it go actually! :-] ps. I know you’re a Chicago girl. I’m out in far west burbs. Used to love Christmas window shopping on mag mile, Water Tower Place & State Street Fields…lunch at Grand Luxe. Ah, those were the days. Happy holidays!

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    • Heidi

      December 6, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Hi Lynne! Right?! I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves my craft cave. I can’t wait until I can retire and craft full time. PS: High five for Chicago! Love this city! :) -Heidi

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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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