Name:

Nancy Queen

Location:

San Francisco Bay Area, California

Occupation:

store owner, author, designer

Website:

www.nobleknits.com, www.thechickswithsticks.com, and www.nancyqueen.com

What are your hobbies?

Gardening, walking, cooking, hanging on my computer, playing with my dog

What are your favorite crafts?

Knitting & crocheting,

What do you craft along to?

Entourage, tunes on my iPod

What was the first project you ever made?

My mom & dad were very into hobbies when I was a kid. My mom did a lot of needlepoint, counted cross stitch, sewing, baking, bargello, quilling, and baking. My dad loved photography and film developing and woodworking. They introduced me to exploring different hobbies. The first thing I remember making was a little needlepoint smiley face. My mom framed it and hung it in our camper.

What are your favorite items to make?

I love to knit and crochet small projects such as: hats, mittens, socks, stuffed animals - things that give me a quick sense of satisfaction.

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

I've recently gotten into more textured knitting projects: interesting stitches, modular knitting and even shadow knitting. Whatever I'm making - I like to have fun with it!

Images and text copyright (c) taken from Chicks with Sticks Guide to to Knitting by Nancy Queen & Mary Ellen O'Connell, published by Watson-Guptill, RRP £10.99, available from www.thegmcgroup.com or by calling 01273 488005