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Vote Embroidery & Mini Star Stitch How-to | HandsOccupied.com

Election Embroidery & Mini Star Stitch How-to

November 1, 2012 3 Comments

A quick, election-inspired embroidery pattern and tutorial for embroidered mini stars.

How-to: Glow-in-the-Dark, Fabric-Covered Flask | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Glow-in-the-Dark, Fabric-Covered Flask

October 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

Lush alert! Make a flask that glows in the dark so you can find it in your cavernous purse.

How-to: Halloween Doggie Bow Tie | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Halloween Doggie Bow Tie

October 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

A costume my dogs aren’t too freaked out to wear!

How-to: Brain Cupcakes | HandsOccupied.com

Halloween 2011 Roundup

September 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

Check out the crafty mischief I got up to last year, including three TV-inspired costumes & brain cupcakes.

How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel

September 25, 2012 1 Comment

Check out this video tutorial to easily DIY a modern fashion staple – the haute couture tassel.

How-to: Cricut Mini 101 // Review & Giveaway | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Cricut Mini 101 // Review & Giveaway!

September 18, 2012 2 Comments

See what the Cricut Mini can do, and register to win a Mini for yourself! (15 ways to win!)

How-to: Metal Stamping 101 | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Metal Stamping 101

September 10, 2012 2 Comments

Check out how to stamp metal in this 101-level video featuring an ImpressArt metal stamping kit!

How-to: Tie Dye Topiary

How-to: Tie-Dye Topiary & Free eBook News

August 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

Use tie-dye to create vibrant, whimsical topiaries to brighten any celebration.

Olympic Crafts Roundup!

August 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

A look back at our 2012 Olympics projects.

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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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