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Picks of the Week for July 26, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

July 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

If you’ve felt intimidated by knitting or crocheting your own sweaters until now, grabbing one of these free patterns might be a great way to inspire your first one! ;)

Things to Knit - April 2019 on Hands Occupied

Things to Knit

April 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

There have been so many beautiful patterns coming out this spring – will one of these finds be on your to-make list?

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

Picks of the Week

January 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Get cozy with one of these quick knit & crochet projects this weekend!

Picks of the Week for November 17, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

November 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

All of these adorable patterns are perfect for the heart of the fall season we’re finding ourselves in. Get inspired to whip up cute knit & crochet accessories to keep cozy while you’re taking care of your ever-increasing holiday to do list!

August means it's time to start casting on your fall and early winter accessories to get them done in time for cold weather to hit! Click through to find ten of the best new patterns released in August 2017.

Things to Knit

August 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

August means it’s time to start casting on your fall and early winter accessories to get them done in time for cold weather to hit!

Picks of the Week for August 4, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

This week’s picks so perfectly encompass what the yarn world vibe is right now! The nod to retro color schemes and textures combined with the fuzzy fun of pom pom and tassel-like touches is so 2017.

How to knit winter gear inspired Christmas ornaments three ways! Get the free patterns at Hands Occupied! #knitornaments #freepattern #minisweater #chirstmasornament

Knit Winter Gear Ornaments Three Ways

November 28, 2016 1 Comment

Brighten your tree with three knit ornaments inspired by winter gear!

Looking for something to crochet? Get your hooks into one of these new, to-die-for crochet patterns!

Things to Crochet

November 9, 2016 1 Comment

There’s something so whimsical about crochet! It’s so so perfect for creating structural objects like toys, hats and hooded garments, even for beginners. Crochet is just fun to do, and a great way to change up your crafting routine. Why not try one of these great new patterns this fall?

Picks of the Week for October 28, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 28, 2016 1 Comment

Now that Halloween is upon us, the blogs are sharing some lovely patterns, tutorials and ideas that are so perfect for fall! It’s nice to be in this little non-season-specific bubble for a week or two before the holidays descend, don’t you think?

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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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