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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
Tag Archives: crochet
Texting Mitts Blog Tour and Giveaway
Retired massage therapist turned crochet designer, Andee Graves, and I have been friends for a while. I was so excited to see that her new crochet pattern booklet, Texting Mitts, is now available from Leisure Arts. It has 8 fabulous … Continue reading
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Tagged andee graves, book review, crochet, giveaway, leisure arts, texting mitts
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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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Tagged crochet, cup cozy, cup sleeve, gifts, knit, starbucks
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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
Posted in Crochet & Knit Designer Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged crochet, no sew, stuffed animals
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The Lowdown on Crochet Turning Chains in Patterns
Rows in crochet (almost) always start with a turning chain, or a number of chains required to get the yarn up to the proper height for that stitch or stitch pattern. What is Standard Single crochet rows start with a … Continue reading
Knit and Crochet Donations for Sandy Hook in Newtown, CT
Originally, I was going to post a giveaway on the blog today. Then, last Friday, the world was turned upside down by the tragedy that unfurled in Newtown, CT. I thought I would write today about that tragedy. But after … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, crochet, donation, knit, newtown, sandy hook, tragedy
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3 Crochet and Knit Ideas for December
Well, today is the first Monday of December, and I feel like a horse at the starting gate of a race, pawing at the ground. There is something about the very last month of the year, with all of it’s … Continue reading
Halloween Knit and Crochet Horrow
Seeing as today is Halloween, what if your favorite horror films got a knit and crochet makeover? Alien – Instead of aliens popping out of people’s chests, it’s a swarm of wool-eating moths! Noooooo! Halloween – Michael Myers isn’t a … Continue reading
4 Reasons I Love Fingerless Gloves (And You Should Too)
I was walking my son to a friend’s house down the street yesterday. It was a bit chilly, and I was thinking it would be perfect if I had a pair of fingerless gloves to wear. Why do I like … Continue reading
Finished Project Photo & One Awesome Crocheter
There are certain parts of designing that I love, like coming up with a new idea and finishing a project. However, I think the coolest part is seeing finished project photos of items other people have made from my designs. … Continue reading
Needlearts News
My Battle to Learn Crochet – A New Zealander shares her story. Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs: Creative Techniques for Joining Motifs of All Shapes – A new book by Edie Eckman is available for pre-order.