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How-to: Make a Candle - HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Make a Candle

June 24, 2013 6 Comments

Learn the nuts & bolts of candle making in this video tutorial!

How-to: Oz the Great & Powerful Thaumatrope at HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Oz the Great and Powerful Thaumatrope

June 3, 2013 6 Comments

Explore the magical Land of Oz with this simple & kid-friendly thaumatrope project! #DisneyOzMovie

How-to: Googly Eye Phone Case at HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Googly Eye Phone Case

April 8, 2013 3 Comments

A shockingly haute couture phone case made with a kitschy craft staple.

No Sew Pin Cushion at HandsOccupied.com

No Sew Pin Cushion

March 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

This is a simple sewing accessory made with a mason jar lid.

How-to: Punk Rock Valentine's Clutch | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Punk Rock Valentine’s Clutch

February 4, 2013 3 Comments

A great no-sew project that will transform you into a punk rock cupid in no time!

How-to: DIY Wool Swiss Army Blanket | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: DIY Wool Swiss Army Blanket

January 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

DIY a $300 vintage throw for under $30.

Never Wrestle with Tacky Glue Again | HandsOccupied.com

Never Wrestle with Tacky Glue Again

January 1, 2013 1 Comment

My favorite craft tip of all time.

How-to: Party Supply Wreath | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Party Supply Wreath for New Year’s

December 27, 2012 1 Comment

They’ll never guess you made this with dollar store supplies!

How-to: Halloween Doggie Bow Tie | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Halloween Doggie Bow Tie

October 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

A costume my dogs aren’t too freaked out to wear!

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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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knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé
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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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Are you a picker or a thrower? Do you knit Contine Are you a picker or a thrower? Do you knit Continental or English Style? Here’s a quick overview of the differences between the two most common knitting styles, including a side by side comparison. (A good one to save for future reference. 👍🏻) 
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There’s more on the differences between picking and throwing in my latest blog post & You 2ube video - the l1nk 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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I’ll be catching up on comments, etc. tomorrow. 
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Which way do you knit? Picking, throwing, Portugue Which way do you knit? Picking, throwing, Portuguese, Shetland… how about lever style? 
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Today on the blog, we’re defining & comparing the two most common knitting styles: continental and throwing. They’re each known by a few names, and odds are one of them really is your grandmother’s knitting style (if she’s a western knitter that is). There’s a new video to help demonstrate the differences too. Another good one to save & share! 😉 
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This past weekend, my husband and I visited family This past weekend, my husband and I visited family out of state. Here’s what I packed to keep my hands occupied for the drive. 😉 
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I try my hardest to be realistic about how much knitting I’m going to get done vs. the effort of schlepping my WIP(s) and yarn around. I definitely almost brought double this amount of yarn, which would have been hilariously unnecessary for a weekend trip. Why am I like this? 😆 Do you also struggle with overpacking when it comes to crafts? 
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