ASTOR'S BIO
All knitwear designers do not just decide to become Knitwear Designers.
Vignettes of my many roles along my knitting journey include:
Clandestine Knitter - I have childhood memories of finger knitting in the dark under the covers when my parents thought I was asleep.
Pioneer Knitter - I made my first sweater while working as an interpreter of pioneer days in Sam Livingston's house in Calgary's Heritage Park.
Meditative Knitter - While studying architecture, when I wanted to relax or contemplate my design problems, I would knit.
Entrepreneur Knitter - I designed, knitted, and sold sweaters to retail clothing stores in Calgary.
Knitter Helps Knitters - I have years of experience working in yarn stores.
Maker of New Knitters - By sharing my enthusiasm for knitting, I have converted hundreds of "normal" people into knitters.
Therapist to Knitters - From my psychology background, I feel listening is a very important part of teaching.
Knitter Becomes Crotchetier - Just recently, I have learned how to crochet. Now I know how to crochet and I am reminded HOW to learn.
Knitters Ask Astor - I have gained a reputation for being a knitting problem solver.
Knitter Becomes Designer - I began designing patterns for my students.
Published Knitter - I am sharing my knitwear designs with more and more knitters.
E-commerce Knitter - I am developing patterns for sale online.