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July 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Knitting & Crochet Picks of the Week at handsoccupied.com

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Happy Fourth of July, American readers! And happy Friday, everyone everywhere else! :) I’m spending America’s birthday at home with family in North Dakota, where the fireworks over the prairie are amazing. I can’t wait to share a little bit next week about the HOT (you read that right!), summer side of Fargo you don’t get to see in the media and let you guys get to know me a little better. After all, the lovely folks who have responded to the currently-live reader survey so far are saying they want to get to know yours truly a little better.

And ps: if you haven’t taken the quick, 10-question survey. Here it is. ;)

Download the new ASPCA app - it helps you recover lost pets! at handsoccupied.com

Sorry for the instagram, but sometimes my phone is the only chance I have to capture moments like these!

public service announcement for pet lovers!

Did you know that nearly one-in-five lost pets goes missing after being scared by fireworks or other loud noises? As a dog mother of two, this is one of my biggest fears! One of my pooches, the one with the beard, has panic attacks to the point of shredding the carpets in our apartment. The ASPCA has launched an app that includes tips for getting your pet through fireworks and storms safely, a personalized kit to help recover your pet if it gets lost, and a tool for helping manage your pet’s records. Learn more here.

best knit & crochet of the week

triangle stitch sunglass case -margo knits
crochet tshirt yarn necklace -miss amy phillips
granny hexagon crochet edging -petals to picots
crochet baby flip flops -whistle & ivy
amigurmi owl -hello yellow yarn
star motif crochet pattern -spincushions
red, white & blue crochet chevron blanket -the sweeter side of mommyhood
crocheted dutch millefeuille pattern -ice pandora

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and 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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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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