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Reader Survey: What do you want to see in the new year?

December 27, 2018 6 Comments

Intarsia Mountain, a knitting pattern designed by Heidi Gustad

Hello, Intarsia Mountain photoshoot outtake! 

I’ve been blogging here at Hands Occupied for awhile. Started in earnest in 2010 as a way to learn basic web design, photography and become a more active part of the craft community online, Hands Occupied has grown and evolved over the last 8 years. Now we have Read Alongs, fun series, video and photo tutorials, and tons more. Not to mention the Very Serious Crafts podcast! The daily minutiae of running Hands Occupied and my craft design business as a whole take up a lot of my brain. It can hard for me to take a step back and put myself in your shoes. What can help me (tremendously) to get a perspective on how Hands Occupied is doing in your eyes is simple really – it’s YOU! I’d love to hear what you’ve got to say about what Hands Occupied does, so we’re doing a quick survey! Everything from the blog posts to the workshops to the technical layout of a new knit or crochet pattern is up for discussion. If you’ve got feedback, suggestions, words of encouragement, or even a negative experience to share, I’d LOVE to hear from you!

Read on for more survey details or jump right in here. 

Knit & Crochet Designer Heidi Gustad teaching a knitting workshop.

2018 Reader Survey / How to have your voice heard

I’ve put together a brief survey to get a sense of how you think Hands Occupied is doing. Hi, I’m Heidi, and I run this whole operation by myself. I’m a human just like everybody else, and while compliments are 1,000% welcome and appreciated, I also really want to know what I can do to improve Hands Occupied and serve you better. Since we’re all busy, I did my darnedest to keep the survey short and sweet, so I was sure to include plenty of room at the end for free response in case you’ve got something more in-depth you’d like to share.

Reader Survey Giveaway Info

Thinking of skipping the survey? As a thank you for participating in the survey, one lucky respondent will receive a $75 gift card to KnitPicks. I really value all of your input, and offering this giveaway is my little way of saying thank you for your time in giving Hands Occupied feedback. You’re the best! <3 Ready? Take the survey at this link or fill it out below! 

Giveaway winner will be drawn at random and be contacted at the email address provided in survey responses. Survey will run Thursday, December 26, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. through Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Giveaway winner will be chosen at random using random.org. Gift card survey prize is not sponsored or endorsed by KnitPicks. 

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews & Sponsored Tagged With: giveaway, hands occupied, reader survey

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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  1. Hayley

    December 27, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Survey done

    Reply
    • Heidi

      December 29, 2018 at 9:11 am

      Thank you. :)

      Reply
  2. stacey

    December 27, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    survey complete!

    Reply
    • Heidi

      December 29, 2018 at 9:11 am

      Thanks, friend!

      Reply
  3. Sue Anna

    December 29, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Survey complete

    Reply
  4. DebbieW

    December 31, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    Survey done – I’m looking forward to seeing the results!

    Reply

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It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or reintroduced myself, so here goes! I’m Heidi Gustad, a craft book author, pattern designer, and tutorial creator who specializes in yarn crafts. Lately, I’ve been focused on releasing quality knitting videos and related blog posts to help teach things like the difference between provisional cast ons and how to fix common knitting mistakes. Next week I’m shooting requested crochet and latch hook videos, so h👀kers, your time is coming! And if you ever have tutorial requests, please let me know. ☺️
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TLDR: I’m Heidi. I design & teach yarn crafts. You can find tutorials on my blog (est. 2010) & You2be. I also have several knitting & crochet patterns + a book about latch hook available. / All of these can be found on my website, the 🔗 is where you’d think. 
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Spent time with family this weekend down South. Go Spent time with family this weekend down South. Got some stitching in & felt spring for a minute, which was lovely. ☀️ 
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