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Picks of the Week for March 25, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

March 25, 2016 1 Comment

Spring is definitely here! Sometimes in the yarn craft world, that means you simply see a lot less yarn, period. So far this season, that is decidedly not the case.

Picks of the Week for January 29, 2016 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 29, 2016 1 Comment

Lots of greys and neutrals today, and I love it! I’ve been on a grey kick recently, maybe because the skies are full of grey these days. Get inspired to tackle a weekend yarn craft with one of these lovely ideas.

Picks of the Week for June 19, 2015 from Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

June 19, 2015 1 Comment

I had a busy week launching the Hands Occupied pattern shop, so while I’m off relaxing, you should try one of these great project ideas this weekend!

Picks of the Week for June 5, 2015 from Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

June 5, 2015 2 Comments

Man, tassels were totally trending this week in the blog world. I found a range of tassel DIY ideas to share with you guys, including home décor items and accessories. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – this is such an inspiring time of year to rethink your approach to yarn crafting! And isn’t it fun to try something new?

Picks of the Week for February 27, 2015 at handsoccupied.com

Picks of the Week

February 27, 2015 2 Comments

Some of the best new knitting, crochet and yarn craft ideas.

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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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Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎 Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎
Another morning of filming! One of the knitting vi Another morning of filming! One of the knitting videos I’d like to release soon is a big overview of how to swatch and why - if you have any questions or favorite tips, let me know. 
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To be honest, I want to be able to link to this video as a resource when I get angry gauge questions, so please don’t hesitate to share your best tips. Together, we can tame the knitting Karens. 😆
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#stopswatchandblockit #handsoccupied #knitting #knittersofinstagram
A big issue I've had in the last year is putting t A big issue I've had in the last year is putting together new design work but not doing any independent releases of them. Chalk it up to anxiety, burn out, or whatever but here we are. 
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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
❤️ a picture of me at my most stylish 
💛 a little glimpse at some of the design things I've recently been working on
💙a promise that I will be releasing some of the pictured designs this year. Getting back in the swing of things after taking it easy is hard 😆 - wish me luck!
Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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#handsoccupied #crochet #studiodog #crochettutorial
This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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