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Athena, goddess of handcrafts and wisdom, will guide your odyssey through the knitting universe.

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Amy Detjen
Spring Green,  WI
Specialty
My speciality is bringing knitters together with each other, and with tools and books to help them become better knitters!

Contact Information:
No mailing address is available...
Favorite Knitting Book
Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Favorite knitting reference
Montse Stanley's book

Classes
Two-color knitting (stranded), beginning knitting

Biography
I was born a tight knitter. I grew into a loose knitter. I love to knit. I love to shop for knitting. I love to talk about knitting. What more do you want to know?

What is your knitting mantra?
Knit on, with confidence and hope, through all crises. - - Elizabeth Zimmermann

What inspires you?
YARN!

Confess - when it comes to hiding your yarn, what are your secrets?
Live alone, and hide NOTHING! Oops, that's changed. Live with a loved on and hide NOTHING!

What is your idea of knitting heaven?
A comfortable chair and good company.

How many UFO's (Unfinished Objects)do you have going at once?
Mind your own business!

Whom would you like to see accept an Academy Award wearing your creation?
Harrison Ford, wearing a hand-knitted cummerbund.

What knitting commandment do you most like to break?
Thou shalt finish all projects (HAH)

What frequently-asked knitting question do you hate to answer?
What size needles did you use?

What is your most dog-eared knitting reference?
Index to Knitter's Magazine

What is the most unusual place you've ever knitted?
Hot Tub

How long can you last without knitting?
2 weeks

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one yarn, book, or gizmo would you want along?
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool, and lots of it!

How many hours have you knitted non-stop - and why?
9 at knitting camp

What do you want your knitting epitaph to say?
Knit on, with confidence and hope, through all crises.

Who would you like to greet you in knitting heaven?
My Mom.

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