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Inspire | handsoccupied.com

Inspire

May 21, 2014 2 Comments

Lately, I’ve realized that not all inspiration posts need to be clean and tidy and all based on a theme. Neither does life. As many of you know, when I’m not blogging about knitting or DIY, I am a librarian. It might come as no surprise that I like things that make sense. I like rules. I like order.

Giant God's Eye Wall Hanging for Valentine's Day

Giant Valentine’s Day God’s Eye

February 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Isn’t this such a surprisingly chic project? I got my hands on a couple of vintage arrows and have been dying to DIY with them for months! Of course these arrows came to mind when I was brainstorming Valentine’s project this year. What started as a simple vintage find became this ginormous God’s eye. The finished DIY really reminds me of some of the Native American-influenced crazy tapestries of the 1970s. I imagine this on the wall of Cupid’s swinging pad back in the day.

Vintage Beaded Bell Ornament

6 Beautiful Vintage Holiday Decorations

December 24, 2013 5 Comments

Inspiration from the past for some beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments & decorations.

How-to: Vintage Bird Feeder Ornament DIY | Hands Occupied

How-to: Vintage Bird Feeder Ornament

December 5, 2013 15 Comments

DIY an adorable bird feeder-inspired Christmas ornament.

How-to: Vintage-Inspired Earrings | Hands Occupied

How-to: Vintage-Inspired Earrings

November 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

DIY some simple earrings that go with every outfit.

How-to: Giant LED Arrow Sign - Hands Occupied

How-to: Giant LED Arrow Sign

October 31, 2013 10 Comments

DIY a blinking arrow sign that’s over 7 feet long, lightweight and energy efficient.

How-to: Crab Grabby Sweater Chain at HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Crab Grabby Sweater Chain

June 17, 2013 4 Comments

Make a vintage-inspired sweater chain to help keep your cardi in line.

Beautiful Wandawega at HandsOccupied.com

Beautiful Wandawega

June 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Camp Wandawega through my eyes, including lots of fantastic vintage crafts.

How-to: Card Catalog End Table at HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Card Catalog End Table

June 10, 2013 10 Comments

How to convert a vintage find into a beautiful side table without wrecking it.

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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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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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#handsoccupied #provisionalcaston #knitting #scrapyarn #crochethook
Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #knittinglife
Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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