Shannon Okey Knihy

Fresh Designs is a series of pattern books by emerging fiber arts designers from all over the world. In addition to MITTENS & GLOVES, look for SHAWLS, SCARVES, SWEATERS, MEN, HATS, BAGS, KIDS, TOYS, and HOME, all available from Cooperative Press.

Set against a backdrop of small-town charm, this story weaves together themes of love, friendship, and community. The characters navigate personal challenges and relationships, finding strength in each other as they learn to embrace life's uncertainties. With humor and heart, the narrative explores the importance of connection and the simple joys that come with it, all while hinting that sometimes, life's sweetest moments are the ones we least expect.

Celebrating northern textile traditions, the book features unique designs inspired by the Íslensk sjónabók, a collaborative work from Icelandic museums showcasing over 700 pages of imagery from various textile and decorative collections. Designer Shannon Okey remixes these visual patterns, offering a fresh perspective on Icelandic heritage and craftsmanship.

Focusing on the vibrant knitting community, this book series highlights the festival circuit where indie dyers and designers connect with enthusiasts. Each pattern showcases yarns dyed by exhibitors from the renowned Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, emphasizing the unique creativity found at these events. The upcoming volume, Festival Knits 2, will feature designs using yarn from Rhinebeck designers, further celebrating the artistry and collaboration within the fiber arts community.

Focusing on the vibrant knitting community, this book highlights the festival circuit frequented by indie dyers and designers, specifically featuring patterns crafted with yarns from the renowned New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, also known as Rhinebeck. Each design celebrates the artistry of exhibitors, fostering a connection among fiber enthusiasts. This volume marks the beginning of a series, with plans for future releases that will showcase patterns from other prominent festivals, such as the 2022 Maryland Sheep and Wool.

The Knitgrrl Guide To Professional Knitwear Design is the first-ever book targeted to designers of all experience levels who want to create, communicate and sell their work professionally to magazines, publishers, consumers and other markets. Written by an industry insider, the Guide takes a comprehensive, unflinching look behind the scenes that no knit or crochet designer can afford to be without. Includes 30+ interviews with top designers, editors and professionals who tell it like it is so you can hit the ground running, a guide to responsible social media use, information on distribution, printing, online publishing and much, much more.