Shannon Okey, aka Knitgrrl, has written or co-authored over ten knitting- and crafts-related books and contributed to many more. She is the founder of Stitch Cooperative and also runs her own publishing venture called anezka media. She is also a columnist for knit.1 magazine, a co-owner of Stitch Cleveland, a shop in Lakewood, Ohio, and one of the six “New Guard of Knitting,” as seen in Vogue Knitting’s 25th anniversary issue in 2007.
Shannon teaches and speaks nationwide for many different types of audiences: see the events page for her upcoming classes, book tour information and more.
Shannon’s books include the Knitgrrl series (Knitgrrl, Knitgrrl 2 and forthcoming Knitgrrl kits), Spin to Knit, Felt Frenzy (co-authored with Heather Brack), Just Socks, Just Gifts, Crochet Style, AlterNation (co-authored with Alexandra Underhill), The Pillow Book, How to Knit in the Woods and Alt Fiber. All book news and information can be found here.
Shannon has also appeared in:
The Crafter Culture Handbook by Amy Spencer.
Not Your Mama’s Felting: The Cool and Creative Way to Get it Together by Amy Swenson
Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel
Find Your Style, and Knit It Too by Sharon Turner
Bead Simple: Essential Techniques for Making Jewelry Just the Way You Want It by Susan Beal