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An illustration shows a Black man sitting cross-legged in the center, holding a crochet needle and yarn. Behind him is a blue crocheted circle, and surrounding the circle are different crocheted items, including a scarf, hat, baby toys, and mittens. Faintly in the background, there are scenes of a person giving crocheted items to people in prison and others wearing crocheted items.
Life Inside December 2, 2022
From Crip to Crochet Artist: How an Unlikely Hobby Changed My Life in Prison
I used to hide this cathartic craft because Crips don’t crochet. But making items that fellow prisoners can give to their loved ones has allowed me to create a peaceful new identity.
By LaMarr W. Knox
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