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Picks of the Week for May 31, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

It’s officially summer, friends! For some, that means their knitting and crochet work is on hiatus, but there is so much that can be made for warm weather. Yes, with yarn!

Picks of the Week for May 17, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Tis the season for quick, warm-weather makes! You’ve got your home and outfit accessories, sure, but the yarn craft blogosphere definitely loves publishing boxy top patterns in spring and summer too. To celebrate boxy top season, there’s one of each for knit AND crochet in this week’s picks. Enjoy!

Picks of the Week for May 3, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

These late spring project ideas are a breath of fresh air, aren’t they? Warm colors, soft neutrals, and garments great for layering are just the ticket for whipping up in early May.

Picks of the Week for April 19, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

April 19, 2019 1 Comment

Since the blogging world loooooves a good holiday, there have of COURSE been fun ideas put out into the world recently. Find some standout project inspiration in the new Picks of the Week!

Picks of the Week for April 5, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

April 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Peter Cottontail is certainly on his way – bring on the Eastery ideas!

Picks of the Week for March 22, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

March 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

It is FINALLY, OFFICIALLY spring for REAL in the northern hemisphere, and each and every one of these picks suits the season perfectly. It’s really just a matter of picking which to make first…

Picks of the Week for March 8, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

March 8, 2019 1 Comment

You’ve gotta love some perfectly seasonal ideas! I am very here for this week’s picks, especially since there are projects for babies, yourself, St. Patrick’s Day, AND Easter all at once. So fun!

Picks of the Week for February 22, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

February 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Spring is nearly in sight! Beat the winter blues with this fresh crop of ideas. :)

Picks of the Week for February 8, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

February 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

This week has been a great example of how cruddy weather can put one in the mood for making things. If you’re feeling up to crafting the winter blues away, check out this fun new crop of inspiration!

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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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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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