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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.

Picks of the Week for May 19, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

Is it 5 o’clock yet? These amazing ideas are going to have you itching to cast on a new project this weekend!

Learn all about Mountain Meadow Wool's Alpine yarn and enter to win a skein to try for yourself!

Mountain Meadow Wool Alpine Review & Giveaway

May 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

Learn all about Mountain Meadow Wool’s Alpine yarn and enter to win a skein to try for yourself!

Mango Moon Twist yarn - see how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!

Mango Moon Twist Review & Giveaway!

March 27, 2017 5 Comments

A review of Mango Moon Twist yarn. See how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!

There are so many inspiring new things to knit this season - here are ten colorful, contemporary knitting patterns to add to your project queue.

Things to Knit

January 25, 2017 4 Comments

There are so many inspiring new things to knit this season – here are ten colorful, contemporary knitting patterns to add to your project queue.

Picks of the Week for December 9, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

December 9, 2016 1 Comment

Come on, Christmas crafts! I think it’s clear that the pom pom and tassel train is going full steam, and it’s pretty great. Off to pom all the things, friends!

Picks of the Week for October 7, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Fall is in the air! A full half of this week’s picks are beanies, which means temps are finally starting to drop enough (in this hemisphere at least) to start getting some use out of our finished knits.

Picks of the Week for September 23, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

September 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Yay! New Halloween costume ideas are starting to be published on the blogs this week! Can you deal with the cuteness?

Picks of the Week for September 16, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

September 16, 2016 Leave a Comment

Looking at all the projects published on the blogs this week, you can tell that yarn season is officially open!

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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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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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