Shannon Okey

Shannon Okey

Shannon Okey (born January 6, 1975) is an American writer and knit designer.

Okey was born in Medina, Ohio.

Her book "Knitgrrl" appeared on the New York Public Library's 2006 Books for the Teen Age list [ [http://teenlink.nypl.org/booksfortheteenage06.pdf 2006 Books for the Teen Age] ] , a list of titles recommended by librarians for younger audiences, and also received a starred review from "Booklist". [ [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0823026183/ Amazon listing, featuring "Booklist" review] ] "Knitgrrl 2" was nominated for a CraftTrends Award of Creative Excellence in December 2006. Both Knitgrrl books are designed to teach beginning knitters and feature colorful illustrations by Canadian illustrator and webcomic artist Kathleen Jacques.

Okey has been featured on several television shows, including "Uncommon Threads", "Crafters Coast to Coast" and "Knitty Gritty". She has curated and appeared in national fiber arts shows at galleries including Assemble Gallery [ [http://www.assemblegallery.com/index.php?subject=events&sub=0601_altfiber Assemble Gallery] ] and New York-based artist Cynthia von Buhler's CVBSpace. Photos of both shows, including Okey's own work, were published in the summer 2006 issue of "knit.1" magazine.

During a 2006 podcast interview with Marie Irshad of KnitCast, Okey discussed her interest in fashion, not just knitting, and the designs she created for a "computational couture" show called Seamless in Boston. [ [http://scifiville.typepad.com/knitcast/2006/08/knitcast_25_sha.html Interview with Marie Irshad of KnitCast] ] Okey is also a frequent contributor to knitting-related magazines such as "Yarn Market News", and a columnist for "knit.1" magazine.

She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bibliography

* "Knitgrrl" (Watson-Guptill Publications, 2005) ISBN 0823026183
* "Knitgrrl 2" (Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006) ISBN 0823026191
* "Spin to Knit" (Interweave Press, 2006) ISBN 1596680075
* "Crochet Style" (Creative Homeowner, 2007) ISBN 1580113311
* "Felt Frenzy" (with Heather Brack, Interweave Press, 2007) ISBN 1596680091
* "AlterNation" (with Alexandra Underhill, North Light Books, 2007) ISBN 1581809786
* "Just Socks" (as editor, Potter Craft, 2007) ISBN 0307345955
* "Just Gifts" (as editor, Potter Craft, 2007) ISBN 0307345963
* "The Pillow Book" (Chronicle Books, 2008) ISBN 081186085X
* "How To Knit in the Woods" (Mountaineers, 2008) ISBN 1594850887
* "Alt Fiber" (Ten Speed Press, 2008) ISBN 1580089151

References

* "Spinning Takes Its Turn." "Yarn Market News." October 2006.

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1966445 Internet Movie Database page for Shannon Okey]
* [http://www.knitgrrl.com knitgrrl.com]
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0823026191/ page for "Knitgrrl 2", featuring reviews from "Booklist" and "School Library Journal"]


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