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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]].<ref>[http://scifiville.typepad.com/knitcast/2006/08/knitcast_25_sha.html Interview with Marie Irshad of KnitCast]</ref> Okey is also a frequent contributor to knitting-related magazines such as ''Yarn Market News'', and was a columnist for ''knit.1'' magazine. She began editing British knitting magazine Yarn Forward in 2008, but left the magazine to focus on her own publishing company, Cooperative Press.
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]].<ref>[http://scifiville.typepad.com/knitcast/2006/08/knitcast_25_sha.html Interview with Marie Irshad of KnitCast]</ref> Okey is also a frequent contributor to knitting-related magazines such as ''Yarn Market News'', and was a columnist for ''knit.1'' magazine. She began editing British knitting magazine Yarn Forward in 2008, but left the magazine to focus on her own publishing company, Cooperative Press.


Since its inception, [https://www.cooperativepress.com Cooperative Press] has published: [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/market-yourself/ Market Yourself] by Tara Swiger, Subversive Socks, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/river-ganseys/ River Ganseys] by Pen Lister Hemingway, [http://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/what-would-madame-defarge-knit/ What Would Madame Defarge Knit?] and [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/what-else-would-madame-defarge-knit-2/ What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit?] by [http://crafting-a-life.com Heather Ordover], [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/shaping-shawls/ Shaping Shawls] by Anna Dalvi, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/big-foot-knits-2/ Big Foot Knits] by Andi Smith, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/accessories-knitting/extreme-double-knitting/ Extreme Double Knitting] by Alasdair Post-Quinn, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/boys-knits/ Boy's Knits] by Katya Frankel, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/unique-feet-2/ Unique Feet] by Laura Lough of The Unique Sheep, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/hitch/ Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the Films of Alfred Hitchcock] by [http://www.sunsetcat.com Stephannie Tallent], [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/stitching-in-the-stacks-2/ Stitching in the Stacks] by Sarah Barbour, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/needles-and-artifice/ Needles and Artifice] by The Ladies of Mischief, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/beyond-knit-purl/ Beyond Knit and Purl] by Kate Atherley, [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/bargello-knits/ Bargello Knits], and soon [https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/doomsday-knits/ Doomsday Knits] by [http://www.dull-roar.com Alex Tinsley],
Since its inception, Cooperative Press<ref>{{cite web|title=Cooperative Press}}</ref> has published, among others: ''Market Yourself''<ref>{{cite web|last=Swiger|first=Tara|title=Market Yourself|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/market-yourself/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Tara Swiger, ''River Ganseys''<ref>{{cite web|last=Hemingway|first=Pen Lister|title=River Ganseys|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/river-ganseys/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Pen Lister Hemingway, ''What Would Madame Defarge Knit?''<ref>{{cite web|last=Ordover|first=Heather|title=What Would Madame Defarge Knit?|url=http://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/what-would-madame-defarge-knit/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> and ''What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit?''<ref>{{cite web|last=Ordover|first=Heather|title=What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit?|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/what-else-would-madame-defarge-knit-2/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by [http://crafting-a-life.com Heather Ordover], ''Shaping Shawls'' <ref>{{cite web|last=Dalvi|first=Anna|title=Shaping Shawls|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/shaping-shawls/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref>by Anna Dalvi, ''Big Foot Knits''<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Andi|title=Big Foot Knits|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/big-foot-knits-2/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Andi Smith, ''Extreme Double Knitting''<ref>{{cite web|last=Post-Quinn|first=Alasdair|title=Extreme Double Knitting|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/accessories-knitting/extreme-double-knitting/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Alasdair Post-Quinn, ''Boy's Knits''<ref>{{cite web|last=Frankel|first=Katya|title=Boy's Knits|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/boys-knits/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Katya Frankel, ''Unique Feet''<ref>{{cite web|last=Lough|first=Laura|title=Unique Feet|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/unique-feet-2/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Laura Lough of The Unique Sheep, ''Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the Films of Alfred Hitchcock''<ref>{{cite web|last=Tallent|first=Stephannie|title=Hitch|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/hitch/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by [http://www.sunsetcat.com Stephannie Tallent], ''Stitching in the Stacks''<ref>{{cite web|last=Barbour|first=Sarah|title=Stitching in the Stacks|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/stitching-in-the-stacks-2/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Sarah Barbour, ''Needles and Artifice''<ref>{{cite web|last=Ladies of Mischief|title=Needles and Artifice|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/needles-and-artifice/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by The Ladies of Mischief, ''Beyond Knit and Purl''<ref>{{cite web|last=Atherley|first=Kate|title=Beyond Knit and Purl|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/beyond-knit-purl/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by Kate Atherley, and soon ''Doomsday Knits''<ref>{{cite web|last=Tinsley|first=Alex|title=Doomsday Knits|url=https://www.cooperativepress.com/products-page/books/doomsday-knits/|publisher=Cooperative Press}}</ref> by [http://www.dull-roar.com Alex Tinsley],


She lives in [[Cleveland]], Ohio.
She lives in [[Cleveland]], Ohio.

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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,[1] a list of titles recommended by librarians for younger audiences, and also received a starred review from Booklist.[2] 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's book Alt Fiber received a 2008 "Proggy" award for "Most Animal-Friendly Craft Book."[3]

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 [4] 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.[5] Okey is also a frequent contributor to knitting-related magazines such as Yarn Market News, and was a columnist for knit.1 magazine. She began editing British knitting magazine Yarn Forward in 2008, but left the magazine to focus on her own publishing company, Cooperative Press.

Since its inception, Cooperative Press[6] has published, among others: Market Yourself[7] by Tara Swiger, River Ganseys[8] by Pen Lister Hemingway, What Would Madame Defarge Knit?[9] and What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit?[10] by Heather Ordover, Shaping Shawls [11]by Anna Dalvi, Big Foot Knits[12] by Andi Smith, Extreme Double Knitting[13] by Alasdair Post-Quinn, Boy's Knits[14] by Katya Frankel, Unique Feet[15] by Laura Lough of The Unique Sheep, Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the Films of Alfred Hitchcock[16] by Stephannie Tallent, Stitching in the Stacks[17] by Sarah Barbour, Needles and Artifice[18] by The Ladies of Mischief, Beyond Knit and Purl[19] by Kate Atherley, and soon Doomsday Knits[20] by Alex Tinsley,

She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bibliography

  • Knitgrrl (Watson-Guptill Publications, 2005) ISBN 0-8230-2618-3
  • Knitgrrl 2 (Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006) ISBN 0-8230-2619-1
  • Spin to Knit (Interweave Press, 2006) ISBN 1-59668-007-5
  • Crochet Style (Creative Homeowner, 2007) ISBN 1-58011-331-1
  • Felt Frenzy (with Heather Brack, Interweave Press, 2007) ISBN 1-59668-009-1
  • AlterNation (with Alexandra Underhill, North Light Books, 2007) ISBN 1-58180-978-6
  • Just Socks (as editor, Potter Craft, 2007) ISBN 0-307-34595-5
  • Just Gifts (as editor, Potter Craft, 2007) ISBN 0-307-34596-3
  • The Pillow Book (Chronicle Books, 2008) ISBN 0-8118-6085-X
  • How To Knit in the Woods (Mountaineers, 2008) ISBN 1-59485-088-7
  • Alt Fiber (Ten Speed Press, 2008) ISBN 1-58008-915-1
  • The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design (Cooperative Press, 2010) ISBN 0-9792017-1-3

References

  1. ^ 2006 Books for the Teen Age
  2. ^ Amazon listing, featuring Booklist review
  3. ^ Random House book data, including award reference
  4. ^ Assemble Gallery
  5. ^ Interview with Marie Irshad of KnitCast
  6. ^ "Cooperative Press". {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  7. ^ Swiger, Tara. "Market Yourself". Cooperative Press.
  8. ^ Hemingway, Pen Lister. "River Ganseys". Cooperative Press.
  9. ^ Ordover, Heather. "What Would Madame Defarge Knit?". Cooperative Press.
  10. ^ Ordover, Heather. "What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit?". Cooperative Press.
  11. ^ Dalvi, Anna. "Shaping Shawls". Cooperative Press.
  12. ^ Smith, Andi. "Big Foot Knits". Cooperative Press.
  13. ^ Post-Quinn, Alasdair. "Extreme Double Knitting". Cooperative Press.
  14. ^ Frankel, Katya. "Boy's Knits". Cooperative Press.
  15. ^ Lough, Laura. "Unique Feet". Cooperative Press.
  16. ^ Tallent, Stephannie. "Hitch". Cooperative Press.
  17. ^ Barbour, Sarah. "Stitching in the Stacks". Cooperative Press.
  18. ^ Ladies of Mischief. "Needles and Artifice". Cooperative Press.
  19. ^ Atherley, Kate. "Beyond Knit and Purl". Cooperative Press.
  20. ^ Tinsley, Alex. "Doomsday Knits". Cooperative Press.
  • "Spinning Takes Its Turn." Yarn Market News. October 2006.

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