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Picks of the Week for June 28, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

June 28, 2019 2 Comments

In this week’s picks, find inspiration to experiment with your yarn crafting this summer! Knit crochet, or macramé, this is the perfect season to get creative.

Picks of the Week for October 19, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year: cold season. If you’re under the weather this weekend, or maybe if the weather itself has got you down, find some time to spend cozied up with yarn and you’ll soon feel right as rain. Let one of this week’s picks inspire you!

Picks of the Week for September 14, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

September 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Crocheters really brought it this week! Which of this week’s picks are you most excited to try?

Picks of the Week for August 17, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 17, 2018 1 Comment

Find the last gasps of summer inspiration with this week’s great new picks! (And psst! This is the 200th installment of Picks of the Week – can you believe it?)

Picks of the Week for May 4, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 4, 2018 2 Comments

Inspiring ideas for flower lovers, home decor enthusiasts, & folks with kids to crochet for!

Knit the Fisherman's Rib Baby Blanket, a great option for a decorative throw or baby blanket. This pattern uses an addictive stitch with lots of and dimensionality that will give your blanket endless texture.

Fisherman’s Rib Baby Blanket

March 20, 2018 14 Comments

Knit the Fisherman’s Rib Baby Blanket, a great option for a decorative throw or baby gift. This pattern uses an addictive stitch with lots of dimensionality that will give your blanket endless texture.

Picks of the Week for February 2, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

February 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

A particular shade of purple may be the color of the year, but there seems to be more pink to be found online this week than purple! Between Valentine’s Day coming up and the seemingly-unstoppable powerhouse that is Millennial Pink, I think we might know why. 

Picks of the Week for December 22, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

December 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

In addition to being the year of pom poms, 2017 has been, trend-wise, one of the most colorful holiday seasons we’ve seen in years.

Picks of the Week for December 15, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

December 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

Neutrals are certainly trending in home decor these days, and I must admit that they look pretty cozy. Who would want to enter a bedroom with a giant (giant!) tassel on the door knob, a huge roving wreath on the wall, and a chunky cushion to read with? Very hygge indeed! 

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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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