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Hi! I'm Lindsey, the designer behind Poetry in Yarn. In addition to being a crochet and knit designer, I'm also a technical editor and math teacher. You Can Find Me
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Lessons Learned
Even though I’m a teacher, I’m still learning. Here are some things I’ve learned over the passed couple of weeks: There are good people out there. I ordered a new refrigerator shelf from ebay seller aaapplianceparts. They sent me the … Continue reading
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New Crochet Pattern: Divette Sweater
One of my newest designs premiered at the Winter TNNA trade show, and went live on Ravelry just a couple weeks ago. It’s the Divette (pronounded dee-vet) sweater. The sweater is worked from the top down in basic stitches. You … Continue reading
Giveaway: Soak Handmaid in Lacey
Time for a giveaway folks. This is a special little number that I’ve been holding on to. It’s a bottle of Handmaid hand creme in Lacey scent from the folks at Soak. From the Soak website: “Handmaid is a luxury … Continue reading
Happy NatCroMo!
What is NatCroMo? It stands for National Crochet Month. March is National Crafting Month and National Crochet Month. It’s a great excuse to get stitching on a new project (like we need an excuse for that) or finish up an … Continue reading
Basil Bunny Rabbit
Sometimes the most wonderful things happen by accident. Recently I had the opportunity to work with a fabulous new yarn being offered by Lorna’s Laces called Haymarket*. Every time I looked at it, the first thing that would pop into … Continue reading
New Video Tutorials for Ridged Whirl Hat
I recently uploaded some new video tutorials to my YouTube channel. These tutorials are specifically for the Ridged Whirl Hat pattern. The Ridged Whirl Hat pattern was one of the first patterns I put out when I started Poetry in … Continue reading
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Quick, Affordable Crochet or Knit Gift with Starbucks
If you are looking for a quick and great gift idea, have I got one for you. Starbucks locations are offering reusable cups with reusable lids for only $1. Not only is the low price great, but you get 10 … Continue reading
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No-sew Crochet Stuffed Animals!
Well, hello. It’s a busy week around here. Not only did I release Basil Bunny Rabbit (a crochet pattern) on Monday, but today I released Chervil Hamster. Chervil is a cute little guy. I love him, and so do my … Continue reading
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What makes a popular crochet pattern?
Releasing a new crochet pattern is a nervous experience for a designer. Although I hope every pattern is well received, I generally have a gut feeling about how well a pattern will do sales-wise. That gut feeling is often wrong. … Continue reading
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Important for Those Wanting to Donate
The following is from my friend, Laura, a pastor and avid knitter: As many of you know, I am a pastor in Bethel, CT, a town on the border of Newtown and Sandy Hook. At a meeting of UCC clergy … Continue reading