Author Archives: Annie

About Annie

I knit weird and I enjoy showing others how to find the joy and intuitiveness within their OWN knitting! We don't knit to make THINGS, we knit to make OURSELVES HAPPY!

A Few Cool Things

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Annie

Sunday I spent Mother’s Day with my darling daughter and two great friends at Shepherd’s Harvest in Lake Elmo, MN, doing a book signing and making some fun purchases. I also got to be part of the Homespun Journey Podcast, which was great fun! It’s always great to meet a passionate fiber lover! Continue reading →

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Signing Books & Saying “Hey!”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Annie

I’ll be signing books on Sunday at noon at Shepherd’s Harvest, I’ll have several of my books, including my newest (History on Two Needles) and I’ll be able to take credit cards (but hugs are just as good!) Continue reading →

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Comparisons, Joy & Jealousy

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Annie

When I see all of the news about Craftsy, the classes my friends are teaching, the Twitter and Facebook posts, I’m both very happy for my friends whose classes are doing well, and very sad that I’m not in their ranks. Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking Groove

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Annie

If I happen to see you at Yarn Over and drag you into a corner and ask you to give me 15 words on what excites you, please play along – I’d appreciate it! Continue reading →

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Upcoming Projects

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Annie

Here’s a brief tutorial on mistressing* a satin stitch flower which can easily become a pansy (or a rose, or daisy, or some other flower!) Continue reading →

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What the what?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Annie

As anyone with a soul, I hate this. I hate the wanton destruction of human life, the attitude that “My political point (whatever that may turn out to be) is more important than your son’s life or your left leg.” Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Knit Design II

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Annie

A bit about the yarn acquisition portion of a commissioned hand knit/crocheted design – enjoy! Continue reading →

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Winner! And A Techie Meltdown!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Annie

I promise I’ll never sell, giveaway, trade or reveal any of your information, and I further promise to NOT inundate you with emails. I don’t send a lot, usually when I have something to say. Continue reading →

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Hat Couture

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Annie

It’s widely known that I love hats, and ANY book that brings more folks to the hat-loving fold is absolutely dandy with me! Continue reading →

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Assuming the Best

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Annie

Because, as my mom said, “If you assume the best, the worst you’ll look is a fool. If you assume the worst, you could look like a bitch. And I’d rather look like a fool than a bitch.” Continue reading →

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