Comments on: Vote For Your Favorite Yarn Haiku

By: Christina Papp

Christina Papp — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:58:13 +0000

Valerie Yacik’s poem moves me with its peaceful beauty.

And, along with some other readers, Robyn Krause’s poem made me laugh out loud.

I enjoyed reading all of them. Thank you!

By: Diane G

Diane G — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:31:10 +0000

I thought they were all WONDERFUL!! Christina’s was terrific and spoke the truth after all the hard work you do!! And Marcia hit it on the head for me!! I always have yarn calling my name out as I go by it!! (as with fabric!!) HA!HA!HA!

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:07:25 +0000

Ditto Rosa!#29
Such creativity!!

By: Jan Kitlinger

Jan Kitlinger — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:04:19 +0000

Interesting that the least favorite one is the only true Haiku. It is not just a number of words and rhythm. In a true Haiku the beginning and end are opposites…..

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:32:18 +0000

I love Valerie’s haiku poem–exactly what knitting is…

By: Lenore

Lenore — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:29:12 +0000

Don’t be too hard on the ones who question the validity of these poems as Haiku. They are correct, and while I did enjoy many of these poems, I also cringed at their being called Haiku. Haiku is such a beautiful and meaningful art form, a part of me hates seeing it so distorted. However, I also think this little contest may have awakened a few minds to learn more about true Haiku so in that way, and in the fun it has provided for all of us, it has been a positive event. I am among those who would enjoy the opportunity to read all the entries.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:46:35 +0000

Although beading is my first love, I’ve recently taken up crocheting and can totally relate to Marcia. Every so often when I leave a store empty handed my daughter will ask “Nothing crying to go home with you?”

I think your contest was a great idea and was just sad to see the negative comments. As others have said – Lighten up!

By: Jade Calvert

Jade Calvert — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:00:03 +0000

The term “yarn barf” will from now on be a mandatory term in all my lessons!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:38:43 +0000

I agree – it was so hard to choose just 3!

I keep a crochet journal of all the things I make and I am going to put some of these in it (maybe even write some of my own!). I have also included some Lola comic strips in my journal.

I also would like to be able to read all of the entries. One or 2 per newsletter would be great!

By: Paula Savoy

Paula Savoy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:06:35 +0000

p.s. I am still laughing at/with Debra’s Don’t be so “knit-picky!” Good one, gal.