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Picks of the Week for January 25, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

Clearly people are thinking pink in 2019! No matter the technique, apparently you can’t go wrong with some blush-color yarn in tow. Get inspired to try your own pink project right here.

Picks of the Week for January 11, 2019 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

January 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

It was easy to find this week’s set of favorite knit & crochet patterns. As we always discuss, the deep winter months are such a fun time to follow blogs. Nearly every week at this time of year, my yarn blogger colleagues share so many fun new tutorials and patterns that are worth a look!

Picks of the Week for December 14, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

December 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s this? Could it be? We might just be close enough to Christmas now that we’re starting to find ideas for our last 2018 cast-ons and first 2019 cast-ons! Get inspired with this week’s new project picks.

Picks of the Week for December 7, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

December 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

Oh what fun indeed! You know it’s been a good week of inspiration when half of your favorite new ideas involve pom poms. That, and we’re also looking at two stockings and a knit-look planter DIY? C’mon, Christmastime crafts! <3 

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

Picks of the Week

November 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

There are so many things to make this time of year! Will any of this week’s picks top your post-holidays to-make list?

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

Picks of the Week

November 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like working with something warm and fuzzy (yarn!) to help you feel all tucked in and cozy for the season. With Thanksgiving yesterday, that means the holiday madness train is fully pulling out of the station today. Are you looking forward now to December 26 as much as I am? 

Picks of the Week for November 16, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

November 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Folks were experiencing first snows of the season all over the Midwest this week, so why not grab a cup of tea and warm up with one of this week’s picks?

Picks of the Week for September 21, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

September 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

All of these (free!) patterns are perfect to cast on or hook up for fall. The only question is: which one to try first? 

Picks of the Week for September 14, 2018 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

September 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Crocheters really brought it this week! Which of this week’s picks are you most excited to try?

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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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Are you looking for some late summer reading picks Are you looking for some late summer reading picks? Here are 3 fresh titles for makers of all ages - full reviews are on my bl0g, along with a giveaway for a copy of Knitstrips! The 🔗 is where you’d think. 😉
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To Make by Danielle Davis (@writesinla) / Knitstrips by Alice Ormsbee Beltran & Karen Kim Mar (@ik_knitstrips) / This Long Tread by Jen Hewett (@jenhewett) 
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#summerreading #bookshelf #readingrecommendations #handsoccupied #booksformakers #craftbooks
New on the blog today! This former Librarian revie New on the blog today! This former Librarian reviews three making-related books for kids, teens & adults. And there’s a copy of one up for giveaway too! 📚 
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To Make by Danielle Davis (@writesinla) with pictures by Mags DeRoma (@magsderoma) / Knitstrips (@ik_knitstrips) by Alice Ormsbee Beltran & Karen Kim Mar / This Long Thread by Jen Hewett (@jenhewett) 
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I’ll share preview page-through videos for these this week too, but for now the written reviews are at the top of handsoccupied dot com along with my search bar if you can’t find ‘em. All giveaway details are listed in the review post. 🤙🏻 
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(^ I heard a rumor that if I tell you to exit this app, no one will see this post, so plz forgive the song & dance just in case it matters. 🙈)
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#handsoccupied #summerreading #booksformakers #booksforcrafters #books #knittersofinstagram #craftbook #knittingbook
I think about the wrong side of my intarsia knitti I think about the wrong side of my intarsia knitting kind of like some embroiderers do: I get (probably too) excited when the back’s neat and tidy. Are you this way? Is it just me? 
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Pictured is the wrong side of a large primary color intarsia swatch I knit for an upcoming design in @brooklyntweed Arbor. When I pulled it from my studio, I thanked my former self for talking the time to knit, weave in ends, & block a clean swatch already. As critical as they are, I’m excited to not have to make one today. I’ll advocate for swatching all day long, but I won’t pretend it’s like the funnest step in the process! 😆🧶
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#stopswatchandblockit #intarsia #intarsiaknitting #handsoccupied #knitincolor #knitdesign #handknits
Weaving in ends when you’re knitting with black Weaving in ends when you’re knitting with black yarn… 😅 
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There are a few reasons 90% of my work is done in primary colors, & this is one of them! Lucky for me and my tear ducts, this secret monochromatic design project is off the needles. Just blocking, seaming, & then grading the thing before I can ship it off to make my deadline. 🤙🏻
Today’s knitting vocabulary words: deadline isla Today’s knitting vocabulary words: deadline island & intarsia lock. Have you run across these terms before? 
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If there’s interest, I can share more examples of how to wrangle intarsia locks in a future video. With all of the intarsia designs in my queue, examples are sure to present themselves. 😅🧶 
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#intarsia #deadlineisland #handsoccupied #intarsiaknitting #colorworkknitting
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