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Picks of the Week for August 18, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 18, 2017 1 Comment

With the current popularity of macrame, pom poms and tassels well beyond the yarn craft world, a throwback craft like latch hook was bound to resurface in a very 2017 sort of way.

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 June 16, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

June 16, 2017 2 Comments

It’s looking like yellow, green & pink are big colors for summer. An avid supporter of primary-adjacent color combos, I am really, really excited about the direction crafts are headed this season. Who wouldn’t be excited about tricolor pompoms, meditative afghans, and cute accessories?

Picks of the Week for June 2, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

June 2, 2017 2 Comments

This week’s picks really show a nice cross section of the kinds of projects you can make relatively quickly with crochet! Everything from a super adorable teddy bear pencil holder to a festival-ready bag to an elegant as heck reticule purse is represented here, and I think that’s great!

Picks of the Week for May 12, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 12, 2017 2 Comments

Grab any one of these & that ball of yarn you’ve been excited to play with and go to town – you can have most of these done in a day if you’re up for the challenge. C’mon, weekend crafting!

Picks of the Week for May 5, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

May 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Check out some recent yarn project faves from around the internet!

Picks of the Week for April 28, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

April 28, 2017 2 Comments

Today’s picks will fill you with some inspiration for the weekend!

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.

Picks of the Week for January 20, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 27, 2017 1 Comment

Looking for something creative to do this weekend? Today’s picks are a good place to start.

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

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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