The Blizzard

I recently made my third edition for Of a Kind, an exclusive style called "The Blizzard." It's all sold out now, and here's hoping we don't have any actual blizzards this winter season...

Working Today!

I just knit my first hat in the new studio after spending the weekend moving and painting. I'm still figuring out a lot, but need to work in the space for a few days before I do another round of rearranging. I'm looking forward to having visitors once I've settled in a bit more, something I've missed greatly since I've been in New York. Anniecures will make a revival soon too, barely got started with that one! My skills and supplies have greatly improved since the summer, and I'm excited to start it up again. Here are a few preview images to get started. The sun is shining and I'm feeling good.

New Studio!

I have been obsessing over Instagram (@annieleelarson) lately and have been shying away from any camera that isn't inside my phone. My new involvement with social media networks has made me think differently about blogging, from the perspective of both the reader and the author. Many of you may not know that I started this blog in 2007, long before I discovered knitting, and I felt like a late bloomer even at that time. My, how times have changed.

That long intro was my way of saying, cell phone images may appear on this blog from time to time, as in right now, as I describe my new studio with great happiness. (I know you're not judging, it is 2012 afterall, and I'm trying to let loose). I started thinking about getting a studio space a few weeks ago, but wasn't planning to make a move right away. Once I started looking, I couldn't stop! All of the prospects were tempting me out of my home studio, and I finally bit the bullet a few days ago. Many more photos to come after I move in and settle this weekend and next week. In the meantime enjoy these gritty previews, including an image of my new (vintage) table, the one I've been waiting for!

Call for Intern...

This is a long post directed toward those seeking an internship with ALL Knitwear. Read on for a few anecdotes from my own experiences as an intern and information on how to apply.

On my first day as an intern for Target Corporation in August 2006, I wore all black. I remember sitting in orientation wondering if I was in Hardlines or Softlines, I had no idea. On my first day, I met Ann Marie (below, right) who was celebrating her 26th birthday and ecstatic about the gift of iTunes from her husband. Ann became my boss for a short time later on, and is one of my closest friends to this day. My first task was to sketch a pleated, knee-length skirt in KaratCAD, a program I was only vaguely familiar with. While I was meticulously counting out the number of pleats to draw with their curves and top-stitching, Debbie walked by and snorted while laughing. Debbie was the reigning hipster in the office, coming from Otis in LA...I liked Ann better. In my days at Target, I also met Erin and Stephanie, two friends that I've loved dearly ever since. My internship at Target eventually lead me to sweaters and knitwear design, a direction I had never considered. So, I'm looking for an intern...




I'm looking for an intern to begin working with ALL Knitwear during the next few weeks. The position is unpaid, however school credit and/or letters of recommendation may be applicable. You will be invited into a creative environment where the learning is yours for the taking. The commitment would be 10 hours of studio time every week, may vary depending on season and workload. Scheduling can be flexible, applicant must be punctual and reliable, no questions.

Applicants with experience or interest in knitwear design are preferred, but not required. Responsibilities will run the gamut, but an average week will include prepping hangtags and labels, shipping, receiving supply shipments, attaching pom poms, and general administrative tasks. You will be working within a few feet of production for all orders and will very much be at the center of the operation. I am looking for someone that is available for a minimum of 4 months, with evaluation for further opportunity taking place at the end of that period.

If you feel you would be the right fit, please email your resume and cover letter to me (all@allknitwear.com) by January 24th. For the first round, I will only be considering local candidates. With your application, please include one image that you would like for me to see. It can be of anything. There is only one position to fill immediately. All applicants should possess basic computer skills, including an appealing email manor and comfort with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.

Applicants should be prepared for an interview and a visit to my (new!) studio, located in scenic Bushwick off the Jefferson L stop. I'd like to have you start by the beginning of February.

Bamboo Viscose

I'm not really one for New Years resolutions. Resolutions can focus too much on the past, on poor choices or bad habits, causing us to meddle rather than move on. I do feel a wave of freshness when a new year finally arrives, and this year I'm channeling that energy into trying new things. One of those things is Bamboo Viscose. I am loving this light-weight, drapey yarn, and how cool it feels on the skin. Twenty new colors have arrived and I'll be experimenting with different stripe layouts over the next few weeks. I'm thinking short-sleeve sweaters and raglan sleeves. Yeah summer.

Happy Times

Here it is! A brief cure for a case of the Mondays. Some of you may recall my elation over this mural six months ago. As soon as it went up, I knew I wanted to see sweaters moving in front of it, preferably during golden hour. I had originally planned to do my whole fall shoot in front of this wall, but decided to reserve it for something a little more special. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I do!

Filmed and edited by Sam Hoolihan
Song "When You're Out" by Velvet Davenport
With Lindsay Noble, Erin Smith, Annie Larson, Tim Hudson,
Brett Smith, Eric Carlson, Derek Maxwell, and Aaron Anderson
Mural painted by Eric Carlson and Aaron Anderson
Filmed in Minneapolis, MN

Coming Soon...

Sam Hoolihan, who photographed my fall collection (among many other things over time), has been putting together a short and sweet Super-8 film featuring small clips shot during the photo shoots last year. The film is under two minutes long and lovingly compiles a string of moving snapshots to my favorite pop song from Minneapolis artist, Velvet Davenport. Sam has always been pro-active in seeking out and recording the less obvious moments in the numerous times we have worked together. His clever eye and style come through even in the most happenstance of situations. Stay tuned...