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Knit an adorable cable knit beanie for winter with this free pattern.

Winter Cable Knit Beanie

November 14, 2016 4 Comments

Knit an adorable cable knit beanie for winter with this free pattern that comes in adult and children’s sizes.

Knit this super cozy scarf throughout the fall to keep you warm this winter! | Plaid Super Scarf by Heidi Gustad for AllFreeKnitting

Plaid Super Scarf

September 7, 2016 4 Comments

My newest pattern was released this week. Measuring in at one foot by 12 feet, the Plaid Super Scarf lives up to its name!

Learn how to knit with Hands Occupied for AllFreeKnitting - free video tutorials!

A New Crop of Tutorial Videos

July 7, 2015 Leave a Comment

At the beginning of this year I started hosting knitting video tutorials for AllFreeKnitting, and just last week I wrapped up hosting their first ever knit along, featuring the Spring Meadow Scarf. Now that the KAL is behind us, a new batch of tutorials are being released that you might be interested in.

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 5

Spring Meadow Scarf KAL Week 5

June 16, 2015 1 Comment

Fern lace is one of my favorite lace patterns of all time, and in today, week 5 of 7 of the spring knit along, we’re getting the chance to knit another scarf section with it!

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 4 - Learn how to knit star rib mesh!

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 4

June 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

It’s the midway point of this knit along, friends! We’re at post 4 of 7, and we’re knitting the middle panel of the scarf this week.

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 3 - Knit this lacy scarf with us!

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 3

June 1, 2015 Leave a Comment

Week 3 of the Spring Meadow Scarf KAL features a special transition to seamlessly move from one lace pattern to the next.

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 2 - Cast on this light & lacy scarf!

Spring Meadow Knit Along Week 2

May 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

Jump on week two of the Spring Meadow Scarf knit along with some fern lace!

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along Week 1 - Knit this great, free pattern for a lacy scarf!

Spring Meadow Knit Along Week 1

May 18, 2015 3 Comments

Cast on & knit the first section of the Spring Meadow knit along with me – this first week involves gathering supplies and starting the scarf, working 15 repeats of vine lace, which is knit over 4 rows.

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along - Hands Occupied for All Free Knitting

Spring Meadow Scarf Knit Along!

May 13, 2015 6 Comments

I’m hosting AllFreeKnitting‘s first knit along, and I designed a really special lace scarf inspired by the season just for it. Take a look at some pictures of the Spring Meadow Scarf in this post and get excited to cast on this one skein, perfect-for-the-season project!

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

Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

Professionally I’m most known for: advanced intarsia knitting design & modern latch hook design.

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“You’re telling me words can be pronounced in “You’re telling me words can be pronounced in different ways and mean the same things?!” 👀 Posting this here, just to make it clear: when anyone says skayne, skeen, or skyne, it can be safely assumed we’re talking about a bundle o’ yarn,  a SKEIN. It’s not necessary to shame someone for using a word that is known to have MULTIPLE common pronunciations. 🧶
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Can you plz comment sharing how you say SKEIN and where you learned it? The OED happens to say SKAYNE, but it’s not a personal attack if someone says SKEEN and you say SKYNE or even Saskatoon. I’m legitimately curious. We don’t all knit or crochet the same way, and craft evolves a bit like language - it is passed on. There is so much value in having conversations about & embracing these variations! ✌🏻
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Pictured: A blond woman holds a skein of mustard yellow yarn up to her head like a phone, looking shocked. She’s wearing glasses & a knit sweater. 
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Sometimes my weekend projects involve hair rather Sometimes my weekend projects involve hair rather than yarn. Here’s the latest mediocre-but-improving result of my slow quest to learn to set vintage inspired curls. 💇🏼‍♀️ I’m hoping to be able to wash my hair less using a regular vintage set, but we’ll see if it ends up being practical. 😆 Hair frustrates me so much more than crafts! 
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Do you also style your hair using vintage methods? If you have any tips for vintage hair styling or good resources to share, please do!
I suppose this is one way to decide what yarn colo I suppose this is one way to decide what yarn color suits your pooch. 😆 Navy really might be Woodrow‘s color - what do you think? 
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Pictured: A medium sized, brown, senior dog asleep on a green bed. For some reason a donut ball of navy wool yarn sits on his head.
The first stitch tutorial of the new year is live The first stitch tutorial of the new year is live on YouTube! Diamond Brocade is a great knit+purl only stitch for beginners or anyone wanting a classic look for their knitting project. Find the video with a written stitch pattern on the blog or head directly to the video on YouTube. Both are linked in bio. ✌🏻 
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When your WIP loves ya back! 🥰 This may or may When your WIP loves ya back! 🥰 This may or may not be the third sample I’m making for an upcoming YouTube series on knitting seamed & vintage sweaters. I figure I’ll get to wear them all at the end, so why not? 🧶🤓 
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Pictured: A few rows of knit ribbing on long circular needles arranged in the shape of a heart on a cream background. The yarn used is @knit_picks Twill worsted weight in Crabapple (wine red). The glasses stitch marker was a diy. 
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