Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
Contributing Writer
Lesley Arnold-Hopkins - Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
Lesley Arnold-Hopkins is a freelance writer whose work and hobbies have given her areas of expertise in a number of fields. She has an honours degree in Humanities, specialising in English Literature and European History.
Business and Finance
Lesley has worked in the UK Invoice Finance Industry for 19 years, and attained all of the possible industry association qualifications.
Home Crafts
Lesley was four years old when her mother taught her to knit, and five when her grandmother taught her to crochet. Over the years she has made a number of garments and items for the home, and has learnt a range of techniques, including knitwear design.
Funerals
Lesley is Humanist Funeral Officiant, with practical insights into organising funerals in the UK.
Latest Articles
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Crochet Items to Sell at Craft Fairs, Fetes and Bazaars
Suggestions for quick and easy items to sell at craft fairs and similar events, including a free pattern.
Apr 8, 2011
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Home Working Motivation After a Holiday
Getting the Mojo Back for those who Work at Home
Jan 8, 2011
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Adapting Vintage Knitting and Crochet Patterns
Updating Old Craft Patterns for Use with Modern Yarns.
Jan 5, 2011
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Vinyl Yarn
A specialised plastic yarn for unusual knit and crochet projects.
Jan 5, 2011
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Tackling Your First Knitting or Crochet Pattern
How to prepare for your first knitted garment, and avoid mistakes commonly made by inexperienced knitters.
Jan 5, 2011
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Your First Knitting or Crochet Pattern: Final Preparations
Getting together everything that you need to make sure that your first major project is a success.
Jan 5, 2011
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Book Review of Reversible Knitting by Lynne Barr
This book includes new works from established designers and innovative stitch patterns, but are they truly reversible?
Nov 14, 2010
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Decrease Knitting Stitches
Change the look of your knitted garments by experimenting with decreasing stitches.
Nov 3, 2010
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Increasing Stitches in Knitting
Improve the overall look of your knitted items by choosing the correct increasing stitch.
Nov 3, 2010
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Review of the Knitting and Stitch Show at Alexandra Palace
One of the Largest UK Knitting Events, held Annually in North London Contains Something for Everyone.
Oct 14, 2010
- Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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