Linda Permann is an internationally published crochet designer and writer, and the author of two books: Little Crochet and Crochet Adorned. She is a frequent contributor to many magazines, including Crochet Today and Interweave Crochet and sells her own line of patterns as Lindamade. Her work has also been featured on PBS' popular TV series, Knit and Crochet Now. She was the founding Craft and Decorating Editor ... Read Full Bio »
Linda's Craftsy Classes
Crochet: Beyond Rectangles
If you're ready to tackle more complex patterns, Linda's darling baby sweater is the perfect first crocheted garment. You'll learn how to create smooth edges, link stitches, shape your pieces, sew them together and add edging. Linda shows you how to block, finish and add a surface-stitched monogram.
$14.99
Crafty Crochet Embellishments
Lacy and sculptural, crochet is the perfect medium to add detail to any project. Whether you're a crocheter, knitter or sewist, you'll love these seven simple techniques. Brand-new crocheters will learn the basic stitches, and experienced crocheters will pick up new ideas to trim, edge and adorn.
$14.99
Linda Recommends
Design It, Quilt It
Cindy Needham
If you like to quilt, you'll love Cindy Needham's class, Design It, Quilt It! No matter what your skill level, Cindy walks you through everything you need to know about quilting--from really solid information on understanding thread and your machine, to how to design and quilt your own quilting pattern. The sky is the limit, and Cindy gives you the confidence and know-how to really make your quilts your own.
$39.99
Meet Linda
What's New
Welcome to Craftsy! I'm so excited you are here and hope you will have fun learning new skills. I love interacting with my students, so please say hi!
Check out my new E-book, Sugar and Spice: 6 Bakery-Inspired Crochet Patterns. It has six patterns for cardis, hats, and a shawl and cowl. Read more and download it here!
Check out my newest pattern, LoHi Hat, in conjunction with Craftsy Custom Colors. Get the pattern FREE with purchase of a skein of Cascade Pure Alpaca in sweet potato, blue potato, or red onion colorways.
Linda's Patterns
Craspedia Cropped Cardigan
$6.50
LoHi Hat (Craftsy Custom Colors)
$5.00
Pizzelle Beret
$6.00Linda's Projects
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