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Hello everyone!


Let me introduce myself. My name is Sarah, and I am an avid crocheter. I originally learned to crochet when I was younger, but it didn't really stick. However, I picked it back up in college, and I haven't stopped since!


I grew up in a very small town in Tennessee and went to the University of Tennessee at Martin for my undergraduate degree. I have a B.S. in mathematics with a minor in agriculture. I grew up on a farm, so I have always been invested in agriculture and all that it does for the world. I am now in Missouri studying for a PhD in applied mathematics at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The plan is to one day become a college math professor. As you can possibly imagine, grad school is stressful, so it is wonderful to have a hobby that has been shown to help calm and reduce stress. I even keep a hook and ball of yarn in my desk in case I need a break from the day!

Once I had made pretty much anything my friends and family could want in the crochet world, I needed a new outlet for all of the things I still wanted to make. I started looking for charities that would accept crochet items to help those in need. I originally sent items to a knit and crochet group in middle Tennessee, but after I moved I started looking for more places I could donate too. During my search I found Warm Up America, and their amazing Facebook Makers group. This group was my first experience interacting with others in the knit and crochet community and it was just what I needed. That group is also the first place I shared the beginnings of the ideas for this blog, and I am so grateful for their support. Crocheting for charity has become a big part of what I do, especially outside of the holiday season. It is my way of giving back to those in need and hopefully, helping make the world a slightly better (and warmer) place.

Soon after joining that group, I decided I should start a crochet centered Instagram page, and I found even more amazing members of the fiber arts community. I am astounded everyday by the creativity and talent of everyone out there crocheting, knitting and yarn dyeing. They have inspired me more than I could have ever imagined. Through Instagram, I have connected with other designers and have had the opportunity to test some amazing patterns for them. This includes my first ever crochet garment that I am wearing in the picture above. (It is the Nomad Ruana from Stacie at Baahumble Crafts, and I love it.) I love the pattern testing process so much that one of my big goals for 2020 is to test even more patterns. Hopefully, I will be able to share past and future tests with you, here on the blog.

My first design, coming soon(?).
I almost forgot to mention my fur babies! Well one is mine and the other is my boyfriend's. Jake refuses to claim my kitty Shadow, but I happily claim both Shadow and Jake's puppy Finn. Both of them are always willing to help me crochet and they also enjoy adding a bit of extra cuteness to my photos.


Find me places: 

Ravelry: Profile
Instagram: @endlessstitchesbysarah
Facebook: Endless Stitches by Sarah

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  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    Great Blog Sarah, I am from the WUA makers on fb, do you have a pattern for the sweater you are wearing on this page?

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    1. Sarah LockeDecember 31, 2019 at 9:56 AM

      Yes, it was my first pattern test! It is the Nomad Ruana from BaaHumble Crafts. You can purchase it on Etsy or Ravelry.

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