Category Archives: Work / Office

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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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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Relaxing on the Road

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Annie

All those times when I was tired in my youth and said, “I can’t move a muscle!” – well, I was exaggerating. Now I know how that TRULY feels. 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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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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A New Project, A New Sidepath

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Annie

I’m making Millinery. Hats. Caps. Dome-pieces. Do-rags. Lids.

And I’m selling them on Etsy! Continue reading →

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SO Uncool, Anthropologie!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Annie

I based my design on a vintage 1950′s girdle silhouette. It’s pretty clear what Anthropologie based their design on (MY design!) Continue reading →

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I Should Get A Tattoo Of This One

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Annie

Saturday, July 2, 2011 By Rick Levine Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) You are determined to maintain your integrity now by doing exactly what you promise, but distractions and obstructions continue to alter your course. You may be excited … Continue reading →

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Rain & Pain & Knitting Gain!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Annie

I was ostensibly looking for tonic water (my roommate brought gin, which is why I love her…) and I found it at the United Dairy Farmers.

But I became so carried away with the warm, fragrant evening and rode in silly circles with my headlight flashing and a dopey grin on my face. Continue reading →

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