Category Archives: Current Projects

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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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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I LIVE For Days Like This!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Annie

Nothing special – nobody’s birthday, nothing very interesting happening, but it just seems like it will be a good, hard working day.  My horoscope agrees! Virgo’s Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22) by Rick Levine Friday, February 15, 2013 – … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of the Hand Knit Design Process

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Annie

Submitting designs to a magazine is a time consuming process. Every designer is different, but for me most of the work is research; looking up current fashion trends, experimenting with stitch patterns to create fabric with the right drape, spending time looking at compelling images from nature, science, the arts – anything that can get my mind moving. Continue reading →

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The most WONDERFUL women in the world…

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Annie

I can’t say that I’ll do the retreat again – my own energy level was so poor that I felt guilty when I’d have to go lay down for a rest – but if I do, there’s no way I can do it without Kathleen and London! Continue reading →

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Hey, Remember Me?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Annie

Most tech editors I work with are the unsung hero(ines) of any knitting publication, making patterns readable and usable by knitters and getting little more than grief and headaches for their hard work! Continue reading →

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Knit Edge Subscription Giveaway!

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Annie

So here’s the thing, you can WIN a one year subscription to Knit Edge (3 issues) which will be available for download just by leaving a comment and telling me WHAT you would most like to see in a knitting magazine that you’re not seeing now. Continue reading →

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New Stuff, New Outlooks

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Annie

I’ve been feeling SO old, so worn out, so sick and aching and feeling SO sorry for myself (not on purpose, I’ve been trying hard to shake it!) It’s about time I moved ahead. Continue reading →

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