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Picks of the Week for October 22, 2015 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

October 23, 2015 1 Comment

It’s the week before Halloween, which means there were so many amazing yarn crafts published this week.

Picks of the Week for August 28, 2015 | Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

August 28, 2015 2 Comments

Putting together today’s weekly picks was a breath of fresh (fall) air. Between the adorable, kid-friendly yarn crafts and the beautiful knitting and crochet ideas for autumn, it really felt like the last week of August online this week.

Picks of the Week for July 10, 2015 from Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

July 10, 2015 1 Comment

There were so many amazing crochet ideas in the yarn blog world this week! Lots of cute ideas and patterns, and so many of them are free.

Picks of the Week for May 8, 2015 from Hands Occupied

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May 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

With last weekend spent doing perhaps my least favorite activity (spring cleaning), there wasn’t much time for knitting. As I gathered pictures and links for this week’s top picks, my jonesing for an extended knitting day has reached alarming levels.

Picks of the Week for April 24, 2015 from Hands Occupied

Picks of the Week

April 24, 2015 1 Comment

Get inspired to try one of these new ideas from the yarny blog world this weekend!

Picks of the Week for March 20, 2015 at handsoccupied.com

Picks of the Week

March 20, 2015 2 Comments

I cast on my first ever shawl this week (I know! How’d I knit this long and never do a shawl yet?), and I’m totally loving how relaxing it is. Have you cast on any spring projects yet?

Picks of the Week for March 6, 2015 at handsoccupied.com

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March 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

As it’s officially March, we’re starting to see early signs of spring on blogs and in new pattern releases from designers. This transitional time tends to bring lighter outerwear, sweaters, and non-garment ideas.

Picks of the Week for January 23, 2015 at handsoccupied.com

Picks of the Week

January 23, 2015 3 Comments

There will always be more yarn crafts I want to do than I can ever do. I should get that embroidered on some kind of pillow or on a print. Let’s add to that list right now with this list of yarn crafts that have caught my eye this week!

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Here’s how to work a Norwegian purl stitch for e Here’s how to work a Norwegian purl stitch for easier continental style knitting. With this purling method, the working yarn says tensioned (held) at the back of your knitting at all times. For many knitters, always holding the yarn at the back helps with tension issues, as well as feeling a little more comfortable. 
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Have you ever encountered this style of purling before? If you’ve tried it, have you found it helps with your purl tension and knitting speed? I’m curious.
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For a written tutorial, visit handsoccupied-dot-com. For video, you guessed it, You2be. Both of these platforms allow for longer, more in-depth versions of this tutorial, including full transcripts, alt text & the ability to pause, slow down or speed up at will. (Like if you really want to learn this, I recommend using a platform that doesn’t keep your hands occupied. Thinking of putting this in all my captions these days tbh - shout out to you if you made it this far. 🙌🏻😂)
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Have you ever tried this style of purl? . All thi Have you ever tried this style of purl? 
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All this recent talk about throwing vs. continental style knitting made it clear many people struggle with purling in continental knitting. Turns out that Norway may have the answer! In Norwegian purling, the working yarn stays tensioned at the back at all times, helping with speed and tension. 🤯
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Head to the bl0g (🔗 in bi0) for a more in-depth look at how to work a Norwegian purl stitch, including a photo tutorial with animated GIF & a video tutorial. Wrapping your mind around how to work a stitch you’re familiar with in a totally new way can be confusing, so I tried to give a few options for clarity. 🤙🏻 Video is also on You2be. 
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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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