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Picks of the Week for August 21, 2020 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

We are approaching the end of summer! With that comes a renewed interest in what to make as temperatures begin to fall. If you’re looking for projects to transition your making from warm to cool weather, here are a few colorful new ideas from around the internet. :)

Picks of the Week for August 7, 2020 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

It’s time for another installment of Picks of the Week! This go around, we’ve got lots of crochet, animal-inspired ideas, and a great article on yarn substitution. (Heck yeah!)

Picks of the Week for July 24, 2020 |

Picks of the Week

July 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Some weeks all of my picks wind up falling under the same genre of yarn craft, and this time, it’s crochet! Whether Christmas in July or summer camp nostalgia are calling your name, check out this roundup of fresh ideas for inspiration.

Picks of the Week for June 26, 2020 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

June 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

Punch needle, crochet & pom poms are all awesome summer-friendly craft ideas, especially for quick-gratification projects.

Picks of the Week for June 12, 2020 | Hands Occupied

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June 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Scrolling through new summery yarn ideas can be creatively invigorating. There are different colors and fibers on display this time of year – check out these new ideas for the season!

Picks of the Week for December 13, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

December 13, 2019 Leave a Comment

It’s beginning to look festive out there! It’s mid-December, which means the winter holidays are in full-effect and holiday parties have begun. If you’re like me, you’ll be filling every minute not tethered to your to-do list looking to recharge your batteries. What better way than by curling up with a sneaky stitching project? This week, we’ve got ideas for holiday cross-stitch, sewing, and your favorite: yarn crafts. ;)

Picks of the Week for November 15, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

November 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Are you ready to stitch up a winter wonderland? The holidays are coming, so if you’re on the lookout for some quick gift knits, this week’s picks might have just the thing for you.

Picks of the Week for October 18, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

It’s cold out there – time to bust out all of the cold weather gear you’ve finished this summer, pals! And if you’re feeling like your fall accessory game could use some work, you’re in luck. Ear warmers, hats, cowls and mitts make great projects to finish in a week or less. Happy fall!

Picks of the Week for October 3, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

It’s October, so the motivation to knock out a ton of knitting and crochet projects is strong. This time of year, weekends are our friend! Inspire your weekend creativity with this week’s picks.

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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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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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