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Hands Occupied

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  • Get a free pattern for this mini knit mitten, which works great for holiday ornaments or as a gift topper!

    Mitten Ornament Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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  • Over the Rainbow Softie, a free crochet pattern using 1 package of Lion Brand Bon Bons yarn. Crochet an adorable, on-trend softie toy that easily doubles as DIY nursery decor.

    Over the Rainbow Softie Crochet Pattern (PDF)

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  • Sun & Flower Pillows - free crochet pattern! Quickly crochet a set of adorable, summery home accessories with the free pattern for these sun and flower-inspired throw pillows! Visit the Hands Occupied blog for the free crochet pattern. #crochet #freepattern #bulkyyarn #quickcrochetproject

    Sun & Flowers Pillow Crochet Pattern (PDF)

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  • Mini Storm Helmet Sweater by Heidi Gustad, designed as part of Fandom Fibers' inaugural collection.

    Mini Storm Helmet Sweater Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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  • The Knit Candle Ornament can be easily made in under an hour, making it the perfect little finished object to shoe horn in during the busy Christmas season. Get the free pattern to light up your holiday!

    Candle Ornament Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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  • Knit a sweet bauble for your Christmas tree with this free ornament pattern. Handmade holiday crafts are the best!

    Bauble Ornament Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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  • Crochet this sweet little bell ornament for your Christmas tree! - Click through for the free, quick & easy pattern!

    Bell Ornament Crochet Pattern (PDF)

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  • Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.

    Market Cowl Crochet Pattern (PDF)

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  • Mini Blue Phone Booth Sweater by Heidi Gustad, designed as part of Fandom Fibers' inaugural collection.

    Mini Blue Phone Booth Sweater Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Heidi Gustad from Hands Occupied / Craft Book Author and Knitting, Crochet, Latch Hook and Macrame Designer

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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Yarn craft designer & author. Into intarsia knits, latch hook, color & vintage-modern style.
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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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To be honest, I want to be able to link to this video as a resource when I get angry gauge questions, so please don’t hesitate to share your best tips. Together, we can tame the knitting Karens. 😆
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#stopswatchandblockit #handsoccupied #knitting #knittersofinstagram
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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#handsoccupied #crochet #studiodog #crochettutorial
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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