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Contemporary yarn crafts by Heidi Gustad. Knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame.

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Click through to see the top posts of 2015 from the Hands Occupied blog.

Top Posts of 2015

December 29, 2015 1 Comment

It’s hard to believe 2015 is nearly behind us, isn’t it? I love looking back at stats to see what did well each year. It’s fascinating to see what types of patterns, tutorials and projects people visited and liked the most. Perhaps even more fascinating is seeing just how much purple and grey I manage to use in my yarn crafting!

10 Inspiring new patterns to try this spring - click through for where to get your hands on them all!

Things To Knit

April 20, 2015 1 Comment

Take a look at 10 newly-released knitting patterns to add to your to-knit list this month.

10 Inspiring new patterns to try this spring - click through for where to get your hands on them all!

Things to Knit

March 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

This collection of 10 recently-published patterns features inspiring ideas with bold color and construction. Check out these short sleeves, lacy wraps, and lightweight accessories for spring!

10 Amazing Knitting Patterns to Try

Things to Knit

February 9, 2015 5 Comments

This post features 10 knitting patterns that have recently caught my eye and are now on my to-knit list.

Knitting & Crochet Picks of the Week at handsoccupied.com

Weekly Reader

July 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

TGIF! I had a big work week, and we are still painting our lovely living room. I’m beat! We’ve got great high ceilings which are so fun in real life, but in painting life, are not my favorite thing ever. But I digress. :) The internet gave us some really elegant, Pottery Barn-lookin’ designs this week! Patterns that would knit or crochet up right quick and really class up your abode… and they’d probably do it much more efficiently than a big home DIY project. Like painting – just saying.

Halloween 2013 Project Roundup - Hands Occupied

Halloween 2013 Project Roundup

October 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

A roundup of the 9 DIYs I shared for Halloween this year.

Weekly Reader

May 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Check out what I’m into this week and what you may have missed!

Weekly Reader 5/3/13

Weekly Reader

May 3, 2013 Leave a Comment

What’s up with Hands Occupied this week.

November Roundup | HandsOccupied.com

November, November

November 17, 2012 1 Comment

This month’s letter from the Editor, including announcements and a roundup of Heidi’s writing around the web!

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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!

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There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s ab There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s about how I’m going to take the next 2 weeks off to rest & recharge. ☺️🧶 No new content for y’all means I can also take a moment to zoom out & plan what’s next. Link is in bio. 
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A note on Very Serious Crafts: In the post I discuss stepping away from the @seriouscrafts podcast to give myself more time to devote to some minor medical issues. Don’t you worry - my health will be fine, & @molliejohanson @redhandledscissors and I are still pals, and after a short break of their own, the podcast will be back! Just sans moi. 💁🏼‍♀️😆 
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See you in a couple weeks! ✌🏻#handsoccupied #knitdesign #craftdesign #sofadedsweater
Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it shoul Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it should be. ☺️🎄The past few days have been filled with a lot of catching up on festive zoom calls & raising toasts to the camera. 🥂 Connecting with people has been a welcome change of pace! Now I’m feeling ready to meet my inevitable end-of-year deadlines. 😆
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Warmest wishes for the season, my friends! ❤️💛💙
Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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Might have to try making a quickie Reel tutorial for this guy - I think it’s the perfect project for it, don’t you? 🎅🏼 #handsoccupied #macrame
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