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Picks of the Week for October 20, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

Can you say fall neutrals? Keeping it chill color-wise was the name of the game this week. As much as I love color, I understand the appeal that subtle home decor and wearable accessories can have. Namely, I like to pair neutrals with really colorful things! Is that so wrong? ;) 

Picks of the Week for April 22, 2016

Picks of the Week

April 22, 2016 2 Comments

Ever tried finger knitting? Mop macrame? Get inspired to craft something new this weekend.

Picks of the Week for October 22, 2015 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 23, 2015 1 Comment

It’s the week before Halloween, which means there were so many amazing yarn crafts published this week.

A book review of Knitting Without Needles by Anne Weil of Flax & Twine

Knitting Without Needles

September 24, 2015 2 Comments

Filled with beautiful photographs, Anne Weil’s new book, Knitting without Needles is the perfect book to gift. Whether it’s for the knitter curious about arm knitting, the wannabe knitter who can’t quite tame her needles, or simply your favorite crafter, this book is for them.

Picks of the Week for July 3, 2015 from Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

July 3, 2015 2 Comments

Ahh, it’s summer holiday weekend time! I have a few days off and some big knitting goals I hope to hit. Luckily, barbecues and fireworks displays tend to be knitter-friendly. Happy Independence Day, friends! :)

How to Finger Knit, a.k.a. Crochet Without a Crochet Hook

DIY FYI: Finger Knitting

January 8, 2014 3 Comments

Add to your crafty toolkit by learning to finger knit, a super simple & useful skill!

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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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If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually k If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually knitting from one sweater into another here, no big deal. (What can I say, I lost a game of yarn chicken. 😂) I almost didn’t post this because I was worried someone might have some nonsense to say about my ability to knit. Then I remembered I can’t care about that. Silly me, I almost forgot myself! 
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Speaking of which, dang it’s good to have my mental health back consistently after the past couple of years. The anxious parts of my personality are just chilling, rather than constantly screaming that my work isn’t good enough to share. The confident parts of me that matter have me creating (and starting to share my creations & process with strangers and friends) again! 
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Anybody else feel like they are beginning to return to themselves, so to speak, this spring?
I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] proj I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] project needs is a couple of short sleeves! I’ll be finishing this sweater *just* before it gets too warm to wear, but isn’t that always how it goes? 🫠🧶 
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Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, wh Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, which has unsurprisingly turned into a love letter to primary colors. ❤️💛💙 The heart stripe is a wee tweak I incorporated, and I don’t regret it! 
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I am unfortunately home bound for the near future I am unfortunately home bound for the near future thanks to the big, bad bug. So far I’ve knit half a sweater, consumed about a gallon of ginger tea, & plowed through 3 seasons of Pit Bulls and Parolees. 
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June doesn’t understand why I’m suddenly so boring, but she seems to like watching animal planet. 🤷🏼‍♀️
A bit of Saturday swatching. 🧶 I am working in A bit of Saturday swatching. 🧶 I am working in greyscale today to practice designing “without color”. Kinda cool, kinda weird. We’ll see if it yields anything interesting! 😆
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