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Vogue Knitting Live is a fun conference for knitters and yarn fans alike. You can take some of the best workshops, meet yarn friends in real life, and buy some great yarn & supplies in their awesome marketplace.

Vogue Knitting Live is Back in Chicago – Enter to win a ticket!

February 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

Vogue Knitting Live is a fun conference for knitters and yarn fans alike. You can take some of the best workshops, meet yarn friends in real life, and buy some great yarn & supplies in their awesome marketplace. Vogue Knitting Live is coming to Chicago, March 9-11, and it’s a must-do if you’re a yarn lover anywhere near Chi-town.

Zen Yarn Garden Magic Dye Pot Series - Yarn review & giveaway at Hands Occupied

Zen Yarn Garden Magical Dye Pot Series – Review & Giveaway

January 24, 2018 10 Comments

Learn all about Zen Yarn Garden’s new Magical Dye Pot yarns, take a peek at some pictures of it swatched for knit and crochet, & enter to win a skein.

Have you ever tried yak yarn? Check out the specs on a 50% yak/50% wool yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch and enter for your chance to win a skein!

Bijou Basin Ranch Himalayan Summit Review & Giveaway

December 20, 2017 2 Comments

The final yarn review & giveaway of the year is Bijou Basin Ranch’s Himalayan Summit yarn, a lovely 50% Tibetan yak/50% superfine merino wool blend.

Learn about Skeins in the Stacks, a bookish yarn company that makes hand-dyed yarns using natural elements from Alaska.

Skeins in the Stacks Review & Giveaway

November 20, 2017 2 Comments

If you didn’t end up getting lucky enough to win the big giveaway for the Read Along Knit Along, I have some bookish-meets-yarnish good news! I’ve teamed up with indie yarn company Skeins in the Stacks to bring you a second chance to win some awesome yarn.

Volcano Hat by Heidi Gustad - get the free, beginner-friendly knitting pattern, as seen on The Knit Show with Vickie Howell!

Volcano Hat on The Knit Show – Let’s celebrate with a giveaway!

October 10, 2017 3 Comments

There’s a new knitting show in town, and everyone can watch it free on YouTube! The Knit Show with Vickie Howell is a Kickstarter-funded, studio quality craft show all about knitting and crochet. I was lucky enough to design a custom knit hat pattern especially for beginners for the show’s second-ever episode!

You've got to try Manos del Uruguay's new Serpentina yarn - it's handspun, making it so pretty! Click through for a full review and giveaway.

Manos del Uruguay Serpentina Review & Giveaway

September 27, 2017 2 Comments

I could look at this pretty yarn all dang day! Manos del Uruguay’s new yarn, Serpentina, is both hand dyed and handspun, which is why it’s incredible to behold.

MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino is soft, lightweight and springy. This yarn is a fun one to work with for both knit and crochet. Click through to enter to win two balls to try for yourself!

MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino Review & Giveaway

August 15, 2017 1 Comment

MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino is soft, lightweight and springy. This yarn is a fun one to work with for both knit and crochet. Check out this post for a review & enter to win two balls to try for yourself!

Ever wanted to try a yarn subscription box? Take a look at Knitcrate & their new Crochet Crate, plus enter for a chance to win one to try for yourself!

Knitcrate’s Crochet Crate – Review & Giveaway

July 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

Ever wanted to try a yarn subscription box? Take a look at Knitcrate & their new Crochet Crate, plus enter for a chance to win one to try for yourself!

Learn all about and enter to win a skein of one of the most luxurious yarns on the planet - SilverSpun Silk from Feel Good Yarn Company!

SilverSpun Silk Review & Giveaway

June 15, 2017 1 Comment

Sometimes you get the chance to work with a yarn that’s so lovely you know you’re going to use it for something special. SilverSpun Silk from Feel Good Yarn Co. is one of those yarns. Made with a combination of cotton, silk, silver & nylon, this uber-soft yarn works up into fine lace fit for special events.

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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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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #knittinglife
Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #creativeburnout
June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is thi June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is this?” 😆
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June’s big ears can get cold in winter, so I’m improvising a doggie ear warmer/hood for her. What are the odds she tries to shred it immediately when it’s done? 
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#knitting #knittingfordogs #handsoccupied #schneagle #wipwednesday #wip
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