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Picks of the Week for August 31, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 31, 2018 Leave a Comment

It’s time to get your fall on with one of these cute knit & crochet ideas!

Picks of the Week for November 24, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

November 24, 2017 1 Comment

With a fridge full of leftovers to snack on, you’ll find me spending this Thanksgiving weekend neck-deep in yarn. ;)

Picks of the Week for November 17, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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November 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

All of these adorable patterns are perfect for the heart of the fall season we’re finding ourselves in. Get inspired to whip up cute knit & crochet accessories to keep cozy while you’re taking care of your ever-increasing holiday to do list!

Picks of the Week for November 10, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

November 10, 2017 2 Comments

What a beautiful range of projects we’ve got here! Beginning yarn crafters and advanced alike can take advantage of this crop of free patterns & tutorials, which is not always something I can say each week!

Picks of the Week for November 3, 2017 | Hands Occupied

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November 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Texture is trending this week! Yarn is the easiest (and, ahem, some would say best) way to add some texture to your house or wardrobe. With quick ideas like these, why not try to knock out a couple of projects this week?

Picks of the Week for December 16, 2016 | Hands Occupied

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December 16, 2016 Leave a Comment

Fa la la la la, we’ve still got a week til Christmas! In the mind of a knitter, that means 1.5 weekends or so to finish holiday projects in time for last minute decorating and gifting. Check out this week’s last minute crafting-friendly ideas!

Picks of the Week for November 18, 2016 | Hands Occupied

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November 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

It appears neck warming season is here! I’d wager there are more scarf and cowl patterns out there than any other type of knit or crochet accessory. With so many great options to try, why not whip up a new scarf or cowl for yourself this weekend?

Kickstart your spring knitting by casting on one of these transitional weather projects!

Things to Knit

March 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Kickstart your spring knitting by casting on one of these transitional weather projects!

10 inspiring accessory patterns to knit this winter!

Things to Knit

February 4, 2016 Leave a Comment

A look at 10 inspiring accessory patterns to knit this February!

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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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Lol what have I done? 😅🫣😂 Only the back, Lol what have I done? 😅🫣😂 Only the back, sleeves & collar to go! 
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Nobody panic. This is just the back of an (admitte Nobody panic. This is just the back of an (admittedly insane) intarsia project. One day, this will be a seamed sweater, but today is not that day. 🧶 
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Have a good weekend, everyone! 
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Yarn: @universal_yarn’s Fibra Natura Cobblestone in Antarctica & Dragon’s Breath 
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Here’s how to work a Norwegian purl stitch for e Here’s how to work a Norwegian purl stitch for easier continental style knitting. With this purling method, the working yarn says tensioned (held) at the back of your knitting at all times. For many knitters, always holding the yarn at the back helps with tension issues, as well as feeling a little more comfortable. 
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Have you ever encountered this style of purling before? If you’ve tried it, have you found it helps with your purl tension and knitting speed? I’m curious.
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For a written tutorial, visit handsoccupied-dot-com. For video, you guessed it, You2be. Both of these platforms allow for longer, more in-depth versions of this tutorial, including full transcripts, alt text & the ability to pause, slow down or speed up at will. (Like if you really want to learn this, I recommend using a platform that doesn’t keep your hands occupied. Thinking of putting this in all my captions these days tbh - shout out to you if you made it this far. 🙌🏻😂)
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Have you ever tried this style of purl? . All thi Have you ever tried this style of purl? 
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All this recent talk about throwing vs. continental style knitting made it clear many people struggle with purling in continental knitting. Turns out that Norway may have the answer! In Norwegian purling, the working yarn stays tensioned at the back at all times, helping with speed and tension. 🤯
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Head to the bl0g (🔗 in bi0) for a more in-depth look at how to work a Norwegian purl stitch, including a photo tutorial with animated GIF & a video tutorial. Wrapping your mind around how to work a stitch you’re familiar with in a totally new way can be confusing, so I tried to give a few options for clarity. 🤙🏻 Video is also on You2be. 
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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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