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May 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Weekly Reader, May 31, 2013 - HandsOccupied.com

While I thoroughly enjoyed my Memorial Day weekend (and my smelly pups got groomed, see pics 2 & 3 above), the week following it has been quite the whirlwind. Fitting 5 days of work into 4 is exhausting! Check out what I’m into this week and what you may have missed below.

So this was awesome

Craft tutorials
watermelon slice socks –by Wendy Gaal on Ravelry (via Make)
liquid copper leaf clock -52 weeks project

diamond patterned tablecloth -Make and Takes
fabric flower carrier -merrythought
wire crochet bangle -Petals to Picots
how to make Æbelskiver -Meet Me at Mike’s
embroidered luggage -Craft and Creativity

Weekly Reader, May 31, 2013 - HandsOccupied.com

Movies/shows

  • I’ve been watching far too much RuPaul’s Drag Race season 4, which is streaming at Logo TV’s website. That show – you get to watch fabulous, confident people design and craft themed outfits. It’s awesome.
  • Nerd alert, the husband and I spent Memorial Day seeing the new Star Trek movie. And since Khan makes an appearance, the husband then made me watch the first episode he appeared in in 1967. And then we watched Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. As you do.

Reads

I didn’t get nearly the amount of reading done I thought I would last weekend. Of course. I’m still working on The Aviator’s Wife & Tell the Wolves I’m Home. I haven’t gotten to start The Magicians, and it looks like I’ll have to return it. My book group is reading J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy in June, so since that hold just came in at my library, I’ll have to switch over to reading that one asap. The Magicians will have to wait.

In case you missed it…

  • I made a simple rainbow optical illusion yo-yo, and you can too.
  • Over at Mod Podge Rocks, I shared how to repair (or just makeover) a paper parasol.
  • I’m currently hosting a giveaway for a $43 gift certificate to quirky home goods vendor CatchingFireflies.com. There’s also a coupon code.
  • Yesterday, I shared inspiration for incorporating artichokes into my kitchen decor.
  • I also found some cool candle-related projects & inspiration for Craft Gossip this week.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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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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Lol what have I done? 😅🫣😂 Only the back, Lol what have I done? 😅🫣😂 Only the back, sleeves & collar to go! 
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Nobody panic. This is just the back of an (admitte Nobody panic. This is just the back of an (admittedly insane) intarsia project. One day, this will be a seamed sweater, but today is not that day. 🧶 
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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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