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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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Heidi Gustad from Hands Occupied / Craft Book Author and Knitting, Crochet, Latch Hook and Macrame Designer

Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

Professionally I’m most known for: advanced intarsia knitting design & modern latch hook design.

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A new YouTube tutorial is live today covering how A new YouTube tutorial is live today covering how to knit the Little Butterfly Stitch (aka Bowknot Stitch). It adds so much cute character to simple stockinette. Only a little funky to knit, and it packs a huge visual punch! 🦋 
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Find the video & written stitch pattern on the blog and YouTube, links are in bio. 
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Yarn: @kelbournewoolens Germantown in Baby Blue via @knit_picks. Needles: Prism Interchangeables, also from Knit Picks. 
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Pictured: a light blue swatch of Little Butterfly Stitch knitting on a pink background. A skein of yarn and a few stitches of knitting are nearby.
“You’re telling me words can be pronounced in “You’re telling me words can be pronounced in different ways and mean the same things?!” 👀 Posting this here, just to make it clear: when anyone says skayne, skeen, or skyne, it can be safely assumed we’re talking about a bundle o’ yarn,  a SKEIN. It’s not necessary to shame someone for using a word that is known to have MULTIPLE common pronunciations. 🧶
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Can you plz comment sharing how you say SKEIN and where you learned it? The OED happens to say SKAYNE, but it’s not a personal attack if someone says SKEEN and you say SKYNE or even Saskatoon. I’m legitimately curious. We don’t all knit or crochet the same way, and craft evolves a bit like language - it is passed on. There is so much value in having conversations about & embracing these variations! ✌🏻
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Pictured: A blond woman holds a skein of mustard yellow yarn up to her head like a phone, looking shocked. She’s wearing glasses & a knit sweater. 
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Sometimes my weekend projects involve hair rather Sometimes my weekend projects involve hair rather than yarn. Here’s the latest mediocre-but-improving result of my slow quest to learn to set vintage inspired curls. 💇🏼‍♀️ I’m hoping to be able to wash my hair less using a regular vintage set, but we’ll see if it ends up being practical. 😆 Hair frustrates me so much more than crafts! 
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Do you also style your hair using vintage methods? If you have any tips for vintage hair styling or good resources to share, please do!
I suppose this is one way to decide what yarn colo I suppose this is one way to decide what yarn color suits your pooch. 😆 Navy really might be Woodrow‘s color - what do you think? 
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Pictured: A medium sized, brown, senior dog asleep on a green bed. For some reason a donut ball of navy wool yarn sits on his head.
The first stitch tutorial of the new year is live The first stitch tutorial of the new year is live on YouTube! Diamond Brocade is a great knit+purl only stitch for beginners or anyone wanting a classic look for their knitting project. Find the video with a written stitch pattern on the blog or head directly to the video on YouTube. Both are linked in bio. ✌🏻 
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