#busy hands

[rhi-etzweiler]

I'm over here trying desperately to write and all my silly brain wants to do is make things.

Two sided bookmarks and new custom inserts for my journal. I swear I keep Redbubble in business singlehandedly.

[jeanetteirismiller]

“I spent the whole day making these and it was one of the best days I have had in a while. Autistic inertia is such a benefit when you have the free time to actually spend an entire day on one project.”

“My mind feels cleansed of anxiety and negativity. It’s like it had a nice gentle bath. I am hoping this means task switching tomorrow won’t feel so rough.”

“Anyway, eleven of these beautiful bracelets were created many many years ago. I re-made them with new bands, but kept their color schemes. Then, I got INSPIRED and made nine more.”

“I hope you enjoy seeing them. May the sight of them bring you boundless happiness and tranquility! You all deserve a bunch of happiness. Thank you for reading this long post!”

[mhmmckenna]

gemini full moon in my 12th house moodboard

[littlewalken]

One project bags

Having ADHSquirrel and often needing something to keep my hands busy I make "project bags" that I can easily grab along with a simple tool kit to occupy myself.

It started with doll rerooting where I'd put the doll and the hair they wanted in a gallon storage bag just to keep track of who was getting what color.

This can also work with doll clothes or any other toys you plan to hand sew, bag up the pre cut pieces, or simple patchwork.

[wells-creative]

I want to share one of my favorite little things to make. It's a go to item for me when I feel like making something but I really don't feel like putting much effort or thought in. A zombie project if you will. I know, sue me for wanting a low effort, low brain power something to do once in a while.

So what is this zombie project you ask?

Crochet wash cloths!

And super simple ones at that. I've come up with a size that absolutely suits my needs and works up within a couple hours of mindless crocheting.

The latest ones I have made are from a color I found at Walmart which is called "Chocolate Milk" and I just adore how the colors mix when working these wash cloths. I will add a link at the end of this post to the exact yarn I use as well.

These turn out so soft and sturdy they can be used anywhere from bathing a baby to moonlighting as a hot pad in the kitchen.

The magical part of these to me is the simplicity to make. There's no complicated stitches to remember or rounds to keep up with. It's all one stitch and you stop whenever it reaches the length you want. Personally I've found that and 8"X8.5" size is perfect for my needs.

For anyone wanting to replicate the "pattern" goes like this.

Begin by chaining 30. Turn

Single crochet into the first chain from the hook and each chain across.

At the end of the row chain one and turn.

Single crochet into every stitch across.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until wash cloth reaches your desired length.

It's that simple! For even beginners this is a fun pattern to do because you only need to know how to chain and single crochet.

The finished product should look something like this.

Another reason I love making these is that they are so easy to take with along anytime I leave the house. I just shove my yarn and my hook in my bag and go so it's super easy for me to keep my hands busy if I get an idle moment.

I especially like to crochet in the car. I am usually a passenger princess whenever Travis and I are going places so this helps me keep my hands busy but also my mind free to talk as well which is something I seem incapable of doing while I'm on my phone scrolling Facebook or Pinterest because I have tunnel vision AND selective hearing apparently.

Crochet rather than scrolling saves me a lot of "Huh?s" and Travis a lot of breath repeating himself.

I spent last weekend snapping out a couple of these while we were riding dirt roads (a favorite pastime of Travis's) and checking out all the water from the recent deluge of rain we had.

Keep these in mind next time you have a creative spark but not much motivation to tackle a big project. They are great at making me feel accomplished but also not being too big of a commitment because I struggle with finishing things.

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4gU8JPq

And for anyone that likes these but doesnt want to make them, I have them listed in my Etsy shop as well.

Two handmade 100% cotton crochet washcloths in the color "Chocolate Milk". These are super soft, durable, and made with love. They measure r

Hope you've enjoyed this read and if you make any of your own wash cloths please feel free to share them with me!

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[chasingpegasus]

[mooglyblog]

The Crochet Fidget Blanket was designed as a sensory blanket for people going through Alzheimer's, Dementia or other forms of memory and cognitive disabilities - and they're fun for kids too! ♥ Get the (paid)pattern at https://crochetenvy.com/crochet-fidget-blanket-pattern/

[arttentacle]

Cut these cute Chikadees out of paper, put them up and now they are casting shadows on the wall.