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Ever tried macrame? Whether you're a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.

Solid Oak Macramé Wall Hanging Kits Review & Giveaway

September 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Ever tried macrame? Whether you’re a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.

Latch (Hook) the Rainbow - This simple, four-panel latch hook project is all about finding a way to beautifully use and share scraps from your yarn stash. Gather your yarn ends! Quilters get to use fabric scraps to create beautiful works of art from their leftovers. Why can't the same concept apply to yarn crafters? Learn all about how to make an intuitive latch hook project like this with a craft tutorial from professional Knit & Crochet Designer, Heidi Gustad of Hands Occupied.

Latch (Hook) the Rainbow: Tips & Tricks for Intuitive Latch Hooking

July 31, 2018 12 Comments

This simple, four-panel latch hook project is all about finding a way to beautifully use and share scraps from your yarn stash. Gather your yarn ends! Quilters get to use fabric scraps to create beautiful works of art from their leftovers. Why can’t the same concept apply to yarn crafters?

Picks of the Week for July 13, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

July 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

It’s summer and if you’re between projects, there are some great ideas worth a look here. :) 

Even beginner crafters can make their own chic wall hanging with latch hook! Get the free pattern for the Primary Tiers Wall Hanging.

Tiered Colorblock Wall Hanging – Latch Hook Pattern

June 20, 2018 2 Comments

Check out this free pattern for a basic latch hook wall hanging. The Tiered Colorblock Wall Hanging features three kinds of yarn cut into different lengths, resulting in a visually interesting finished project that will add some color and whimsy to your home decor!

You've mastered latch hook basics, and now it's time to make your project to a finished handmade masterpiece! Learn basic latch hook project finishing with this easy tutorial.

Basic Latch Hook Finishing for Small Projects

June 18, 2018 19 Comments

You’ve mastered latch hook basics, so it’s come time to finish your project to turn it into a handmade masterpiece. What do you do? Learn basic latch hook project finishing with this easy tutorial.

Learn how to latch hook with an easy-to-follow tutorial. Make wall hangings, throw pillows, rugs, and more! Latch hook projects are a great use for scrap yarn too.

Latch Hook Basics

June 12, 2018 29 Comments

Learn the basics of working a latch hook project from square one, so you can try this fun craft for yourself (and use up your yarn ends in the process)!

Picks of the Week for March 30, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

March 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

It looks like this Easter season is all about neutrals and pastels coming together. We keep seeing a lot of light oranges, pinks & yellows, along with earthy browns and tans, and the ever-persistent greys and creams.

Picks of the Week for March 23, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

March 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

What a fun mix of very trendy and very classic yarn ideas we have for you this week!

Picks of the Week for September 222, 2017 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

September 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

Newsflash, fall doesn’t have to mean a slew of neutral colors with a dash of dark orange thrown in!

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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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Weekend knitting design aftermath. Remember kids, Weekend knitting design aftermath. Remember kids, it’s always good to stop, swatch and block it. 🧶
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Learn how to do the magic loop method for knitting Learn how to do the magic loop method for knitting in the round in 90 seconds. / Using the magic loop allows knitters to work in the round with a single, long circular needle at a range of circumferences. 
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For a longer, full-width & more detailed overview of magic loop knitting, check out my u2be & b1og, the 🔗🔗 are where you’d think. 🧶
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Since it won’t be clean for long, swipe to see w Since it won’t be clean for long, swipe to see what my home studio looks like these days. Nothing will ever quite be like the old Hands Occupied Studio, but I’m pretty pleased with how I shoehorned everything in this space. Function over form + a layer of yarn cuteness-meets-chaos is how I’d describe my creative space needs. 😆 When I was still renting the studio, those needs included “doesn’t rain suspicious brown water from a crack in the ceiling for a year,” so this is an improvement! 😆
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For a time lapse of the studio organizing and tszuj-ing process, scroll down a couple posts on my feed. (There’s also a video or two featuring the old studio if you’re curious.) Happy June, friends! 
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Who doesn’t love magic loop knitting? Who doesn’t know what it is? How about when circular needles were invented?
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In todays new bl0g post + video tutorial, you’ll learn about the magic loop method for knitting in the round, how to do it and why to use it, and when it came to be. The 🔗 is in my b1o. 🧶 
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Finally organizing & putting the finishing touches Finally organizing & putting the finishing touches on my home studio. After losing my studio space last fall, it’s feels really great to *occupy* this new space all the way. 😉
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I started by removing general clutter & returning straggler supplies from various WIPs, videos & design deadlines to their homes. Next, I hung a third peg board in the space - this one is mostly for display and less for organizing tools or projects. For the first time ever, I’m displaying projects from my book, plus a couple other faves. (The best thing about designing more yarn crafts besides knit & crochet is that I have some really fun -and delightfully pettable 😆- samples around.) I finished by adding a square dowel to my small supply storage tower to keep it from tipping over, plus re-arranging and de-cluttering the closet. 
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This cleaner space already has me feeling so much more creative and less overwhelmed. Now to find a safe spot in the basement for the tower of project samples in Rubbermaid tubs I liberated from my WIPs closet. Also why are there five?! 
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Here’s to keeping it clean for a few weeks! 🧶 
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