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Crafting an “AlterNation” with Knitgrrl

December 20, 2009

The fan-tabulous Shannon Okey!

The fan-tabulous Shannon Okey!

One of the perks of living in CLE + is that we’ve got some faboo indie artists/authors/crafters who make this an interesting place to live. One of the MOST interesting and talented is Shannon Okey, also known as Knitgrrl.

Shannon is an author, TV personality, knitwear designer, and world-class wisea$$, not necessarily in that order. She is also a self-described workaholic. Doubt it? Take a look at the list of books she’s either authored or edited:

  • Knitgrrl
  • Knitgrrl 2
  • Spin To Knit
  • Felt Frenzy
  • Crochet Style
  • Just Gifts
  • Just Socks
  • AlterNation
  • The Pillow Book
  • How to Knit in the Woods
  • Alt Fiber
  • Knitting for Dummies, 2nd edition

She also runs Knitgrrl Studio where she teaches classes and sells her patterns, felted wool, spindles, and finished goods.  (And there may be some CraftTestDummies button-making classes and/or fusion fiber classes going on soon, too!)

Leave a comment for a chance to win!

Leave a comment for a chance to win!

When she’s not designing and teaching at her studio in Lakewood, Ohio, she is jet-setting around the country teaching and facilitating indie craft bazaars.  WHEW!

So, YES, I am a member of the @Knitgrrl fan club. Need one more reason? She’s given us a SIGNED copy of AlterNation to give away!

Want to win it? Here are the rules: leave a comment on this post with your New Year’s Resolution on it. I’ll draw a comment radomly on 12/30/09 by NOON EST. I’ll announce the winner via post and make contact via e-mail.

Alright, kiddos- leave your comment!

**NOTE: GIVEAWAY IS OVER! We drew a winner on 12/30/o9 and you can read the post here. Congrats, Dana!

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Comments

  1. vickie b says

    December 20, 2009 at 13:01

    my new years resolution is to finish more of my wips vbarton 24 at gmail dot com

  2. Dana Kashubeck says

    December 20, 2009 at 13:20

    She is so accomplished!! Not only is she talented, she’s really a very nice person. I love her knitting patterns and I love that she’s here in Cleveland, too. We don’t get enough props!

  3. tara says

    December 20, 2009 at 14:14

    My New Year’s Resolution is to finish moving into my new place (already three months ongoing) so that I have some space to be creative (instead of tripping over piles of stuff all the time). This is a huge undertaking, and may involve some significant purchases of furniture, as well of purging of unneeded stuff.

  4. Sarah says

    December 20, 2009 at 17:13

    I feel like I know her despite never meeting her since I follow the whitty and informational tweets. My resolution is to take a class at Knitgrrl Studios and learn something from Shannon and not just be a craftstalker.

  5. Deb says

    December 20, 2009 at 17:56

    My NYR is to knit as many of Shannon’s patterns as possible. She rocks!!

  6. Jenny says

    December 21, 2009 at 06:05

    I LOVE the term “CraftStalker”- gotta use that somewhere! THanks!

  7. Kelly Toncre says

    December 21, 2009 at 13:12

    What a treasure to have another great artist in Northern Ohio! I’m looking forward to reading Shannon’s new book. My new years resolution is to finish my new studio!

  8. saundra says

    December 23, 2009 at 01:14

    my resolution is to be more organized when crafting.

  9. Kathryn says

    December 26, 2009 at 10:38

    LOL on Sarah’s use of “craftstalker”.

    My resolution is to stop spending so much time on Facebook games, find a new job (place I had worked at for 5 years closed down the office in our city two months ago) and try to do something crafty every day, be it large or small.

  10. Nicole Brimer says

    December 27, 2009 at 09:29

    My New Year resolution….to stop wasting so much time on doing nothing but watching TV. Finish up all of my unfinish craft projects and run a half marathon before 2011 comes.

  11. Melissa says

    December 27, 2009 at 11:11

    My new year resolution is to keep my blog updated every week and make at least one piece of jewelry every week. 🙂

  12. TerryAnn says

    December 30, 2009 at 12:55

    I am going to organize my stack of patterns, digital patterns and even my stash so I can be more productive.

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