Author Archives: Annie

About Annie

I knit weird and I enjoy showing others how to do the same! Throw off the dogmatic chains of "the Right way" to knit, stick your hands in front of you and follow them!

My Brilliant Marketing Research Team!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Annie

Do yourself a favor and try this experiment today; look for SOMETHING beautiful in the physicality of every person you see today. Hair, eyes, grace of movement, smile, finger length – look for the beauty and you’ll see it! Continue reading →

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Lovely Parting Gifts

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Annie

So, for anyone who is interested, here’s a free pdf pattern of my wonderful HEN HAT. I worked this up after a trip to England where I fell in love with a flock of chatty chickens. Continue reading →

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Divisions are Sexy (book giveaway – read on…)

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Annie

False division compels folks to fight with each other, and when people take sides, they become engaged and they’ll buy papers or watch TV shows that support their position. Continue reading →

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A Winner! And A New Prize!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Annie

For THIS giveaway, I’m going to select from among folks who leave a comment on my facebook page under this blog post announcement. Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway – Knitting Everyday Finery

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Annie

There’s nothing wrong with adding little bit of beauty to our lives, loving ourselves enough to create something truly FINE for our own use. This book will help you do just that! Continue reading →

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Finding The Mistake

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Annie

Every now and then before one of my classes gets going, or during a break, someone will bring up the eternal question, “Why are there mistakes in patterns?”

And the answer is; Because patterns are made, figured, checked and printed by HUMAN BEINGS. It’s our nature to be imperfect, that’s what makes us human. Continue reading →

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Knitting and Crochet Blog Tour – Crafting Balance

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Annie

So my balance for this day (this week, this year – this life?) is trying to figure out how to let go of the myriad hurts I suffer (self inflicted or not) and forgive the source of them, even if that source is me. Continue reading →

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Knit & Crochet Blog Week – Something A Bit Different

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Annie

Suffice to say, I didn’t get a call back… Continue reading →

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Knit & Crochet Blog Week – A Knitter or Crocheter For All Seasons?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Annie

Find the joy and love in everything you make, try not to get too caught up in deadlines, and let passion guide you to projects that move you. Continue reading →

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Knit & Crochet Blog Week – Photography Challenge Day!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Annie

The result is a lot of bang for the buck, and a chance for knitters to expand their horizons in a non-threatening way. Continue reading →

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