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Picks of the Week for August 3, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Whether you want to work on a blanket or a top, a summer tote or a sweater, these cool crochet patterns will keep you occupied.

Picks of the Week for July 7, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

July 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

You can tell it’s hot out there! There was almost nothing wearable on the blogs this week. Instead, we were all treated to dish cloths, fun accessories and colorful ideas for the home. Who doesn’t need a quick-to-make emoji pillow or Frida Kahlo clutch in their life?

Picks of the Week for April 7, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

April 7, 2017 1 Comment

Today’s picks include a full, arm knit afghan, a pair of gorgeous socks with colorwork, and some super duper cute ideas for spring.

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

Picks of the Week

March 24, 2017 Leave a Comment

It’s officially spring, and there were so many cute bunny crafts published online this week! The pom pom bunny is clearly this year’s big trend.

10 beautiful patterns to inspire your spring crocheting!

Things to Crochet

February 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

Check these beauties out! In the last couple months, lots of awesome new crochet patterns were published. As expected, some really lovely, layering-friendly shawls, scarves and cowls came out, but the mandalas were stun-NING!

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

Picks of the Week

February 17, 2017 1 Comment

There was so much fun, fast and free inspiration on the blogs this week! What’s not to love?

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

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February 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

I think we can just call it right here – this year’s Valentine trends are definitely pastels on one end of the spectrum and super-vibrant pinks on the other end. Are we mad about it? Not in the slightest. ;)

Picks of the Week for January 1, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

Since you might be recovering from last night’s festivities this morning, I’ll keep it brief here and leave you with the inspiration below and wishes for a happy new year!

Picks of the Week for May 29, 2015 from Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

By the time this post is published, I’ll be on the road to Columbus to attend my first National Needlearts Association Conference! While I’m conferencing, you should check out my top yarn & pom pom picks of the week. :)

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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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How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on / a.k.a. crochet provisional cast on, scrap yarn cast on
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I read recently that tiktok and Instagram are being used as search engines more and more. 🤔 I thought since I’m going to all the work of making tutorials on YouTube, I should experiment with making a quick version of them for other platforms. There are obvious teaching limitations to vertical video, short-form content like this, but I think I covered the gist of this cast on in a minute. The YouTube version also covers how to unzip this cast on because there was time for it 👍🏻 L1nk is in my profile. 
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I’m very much looking for feedback as I continue to make instructional knitting & craft videos. Sometimes good tutorials are hard to find, and (ideally polite) feedback helps me improve. 
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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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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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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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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]
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