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Twinkle in Your Eye Sunglasses at handsoccupied.com

Twinkle in Your Eye Sunglasses

June 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

This DIY is so simple, easy and fun, you might just be tempted to make five pairs for yourself and one for each of your friends. Inspired by the glint in a hollywood cartoon smile and the twinkle in a mischievous eye, these cheeky sunglasses will add a pinch of fun flair to your summer wardrobe!

DIY Light-up Cuff Bracelet at Hands Occupied

DIY Light-Up Cuff Bracelet

February 24, 2014 4 Comments

Etextiles are pretty cool, but somehow actually attempting an electronics project didn’t happen until this week. I’m so glad I finally took a workshop because they’re SO COOL. And not nearly as scary as I thought. Not by a long shot. Today’s tutorial covers the very basics of working with LED bulbs and creating a simple circuit with conductive thread to make a bracelet that lights up when you wear it.

Weekly Reader 10.25.13 | Hands Occupied

Weekly Reader

October 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

With less than a week til Halloween, the crafty internet is starting to show whispers of Christmas crafting.

Weekly Reader 08.30.13 | Hands Occupied

Weekly Reader

August 30, 2013 Leave a Comment

An adorable use for old nail polish bottles, taking friendship bracelets and chalkboard projects up a level, & my favorite DIY style projects of the week. Thanks, internet!

Style this DIY: Heart Clutch Purse | Hands Occupied

Style this DIY: Heart Clutch Purse

August 28, 2013 Leave a Comment

Check out my idea of a fun, colorful fall outfit incorporating a sweet DIY clutch.

Weekly Reader 08.23.13 | Hands Occupied

Weekly Reader

August 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

The internet was crazy cute this week, and my top picks include gilded magnetic letters and a DIY felt stick horse.

Weekly Reader, July 25, 2013 | Hands Occupied

Weekly Reader

July 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

A run down of my bonkers, music-filled week, including seeing R Kelly live.

Style this DIY: Knotted Metallic Belt | Hands Occupied

Style this DIY: Knotted Metallic Belt

July 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

A Greek-inspired look complete with lightweight accessories and the hottest hues of the summer.

How-to: Turn a Vintage Scarf into a Headband without Destroying It - HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Turn a Scarf into a Headband (without destroying It)

July 22, 2013 5 Comments

Temporarily morph a favorite scarf into a cute headband with a bit of elastic thread.

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Heidi Gustad from Hands Occupied / Craft Book Author and Knitting, Crochet, Latch Hook and Macrame Designer

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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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
If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually k If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually knitting from one sweater into another here, no big deal. (What can I say, I lost a game of yarn chicken. 😂) I almost didn’t post this because I was worried someone might have some nonsense to say about my ability to knit. Then I remembered I can’t care about that. Silly me, I almost forgot myself! 
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Speaking of which, dang it’s good to have my mental health back consistently after the past couple of years. The anxious parts of my personality are just chilling, rather than constantly screaming that my work isn’t good enough to share. The confident parts of me that matter have me creating (and starting to share my creations & process with strangers and friends) again! 
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Anybody else feel like they are beginning to return to themselves, so to speak, this spring?
I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] proj I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] project needs is a couple of short sleeves! I’ll be finishing this sweater *just* before it gets too warm to wear, but isn’t that always how it goes? 🫠🧶 
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#knittersofinstagram #soldotnacrop #handsoccupied #knitincolor #springknitting
Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, wh Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, which has unsurprisingly turned into a love letter to primary colors. ❤️💛💙 The heart stripe is a wee tweak I incorporated, and I don’t regret it! 
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 #handsoccupied #soldotnacrop #strandedcolorwork #knitting #yokesweater
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