8.14.2012

A New Little Friend



In my last post I mentioned that I had a big surprise and a special new someone to introduce.
The time has now come!


I would like you to meet Annie.




Annie is the main character of a new children's book that I am working on with my daughter and super talented illustrator, Neesha Hudson! The story is titled Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf and is about a little girl who faces the challenges of learning to knit.

What a super exciting project this has been thus far! It has been so much fun to work on this with my daughter. As you might remember, she is six years old and is learning to knit herself.. and it is pretty obvious that the character of Annie is modeled after her. :) You may even recognize Annie's sweater too. :)

I hope that all of you will visit Annie's brand new website found HERE and enter to win a free book!
I am hoping to open up pre-orders sometime in September if everything goes as planned.

I have lots of special surprises in store.. I know that it will be a fun-filled next few months for us as we get everything together and finalized. This is obviously our first time working on a project of this nature and we are really enjoying watching this take shape.

I can't wait to release this book!


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46 comments:

  1. MonicaAugust 14, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Adorable illustration! I can't wait till this is released - my daughter and I will definitely read it together.

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  2. BoomAugust 14, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Really cute!! Love the idea. Look forward to seeing the finished product.

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  3. SherralAugust 14, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    So cool! I want one! I would love to give my daughter that book plus her very own Playful Stripes Cardi for Christmas!

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  4. Christina LowryAugust 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Awww, sounds wonderful. What an exciting journey. You were right on your last post, I never would have guessed. All the best of luck! :)

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  5. CricketAugust 14, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I have no little ones but I would love to get one for the future little one.

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  6. JulieAugust 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    What an adorable character!! this is such a wonderful idea, I bet when my little girl is older and learning to knit this book is going to be perfection. I'm super excited to hear more about the project as it unfolds!

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  7. grandmastatusAugust 14, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    !!! Awww this is so cute. My son and I will love reading it. As it is he loves browsing his favorite knitting books on my shelf- Susan B. Anderson, Rebecca Danger, and other toy books are his favorite ;)

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  8. by Annie ClaireAugust 14, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    ooo I'm Annie too! This is adorable, can't wait to see more

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  9. kjtAugust 14, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
    This would be a good book to read to the knitting group that I am going to start at school.

    And one to encourage my daughter to keep knitting. My son, who knits, will love it too.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    You are so talented, Alana!!!

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  11. ZenitudeAugust 14, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    And I thought you'd introduce a puppy! This is wonderful news. I really look forward to seeing this book. Bravo!

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  12. MonicaAugust 15, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    This is so cute! Can't wait to see more!

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  13. thewalshfamAugust 15, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    I just showed yOur new website to my 5 year old son nd his response was "When can we get it?!". He is learning to knit, too! I wondered if he would think it was a "girl book" - I get a lot of that these days- but he is really excited! Which makes me really excited, too! Congrats, Alana! I can't wait to see what other fun things you have in store!

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  14. hawknitr13August 15, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    what a wonderful project for mommy & daughter!
    ^)^ linda

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  15. SuzanneAugust 15, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    And to think I thought you got a puppy. :-)

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  16. TanaAugust 15, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    You are amazing! That is fabulous!

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  17. kjramstackAugust 15, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    When I saw the illustration I thought "Aw, cute - a drawing of your daughter..." And then I read that her name is Annie and I thought, wait, that's not her daughter's name! LOL. Very cute project. I can't wait to hear more about it.

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  18. LoriAugust 15, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    What an absolutely lovely idea! I can't wait to buy one for my granddaughter. I fantasize all the time that she will want to learn to knit (she's only 2 now). I'll definitely be buying a copy for us!

    Congratulations on this project! :)

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  19. JennAugust 15, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Congratulations! I love her gap toothed smile!

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  20. Auntea August 15, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Oh my gosh I am soooo excited! The illustration is beyond cute and adorable! Can't wait to read it!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    This is so, so exciting! My little daughter Elsie was born just 4 months ago, and I'm already getting excited about teaching her to knit.

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  22. BtbroderwayAugust 15, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Can you have a hope chest for a future little one? I think so! And this is going in it!

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  23. TerryAugust 15, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    This is so cool and such a cute idea! I can't wait to get a copy to read to my two granddaughters.

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  24. KristenAugust 15, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    How exciting! I can't wait to add it to my daughter's library!

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  25. SabrinaAugust 15, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    How exciting!! I love your little character, Annie! She's adorable and I can't wait for this book to come out. :)

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  26. RoseAugust 15, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    This is adorable! I can't wait to see it in print.

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  27. RachaelAugust 15, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    How wonderful! I love the illustration and I can't wait to read the story.

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  28. AlexAugust 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Awwwwww everything about this is adorable. Best of luck!

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  29. YarnOnTheHouseAugust 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Super exciting!!! Can't wait to see it! :)

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  30. tessAugust 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Omg - I love it! Can't wait to see the book in person!

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  31. KatjaAugust 15, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I love this idea! Best of luck with the rest of the book. I'm sure it's going to be great!

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  32. quiltercarolineAugust 15, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    How wonderful - sounds like a great story idea and to have your daughter involved is just lovely. Good luck with it. C

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  33. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, what an amazing project! Can't wait to see the big reveal!

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  34. aknitterforeverAugust 15, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I collect childrens books with knitting themes. This one will be a nice addition.

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  35. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    very cute! I love the idea!

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  36. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    very cute! I love the idea!

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  37. Keppy Girl KnitsAugust 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations on another wonderful project! I love this, such a cute idea, and I love your main character’s name...I called my daughter Annie when she was a little girl. I wish you all the best with the book. Charlene (keppygirl on Ravelry)

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  38. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    can't wait! we have LO on the way in february, i'm sure s/he will NEED this book!

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  39. ohsusanna!August 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    What a fabulous project for you and your little girl!

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  40. ohsusanna!August 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    What a fabulous project for you and your little girl!

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  41. AnonymousAugust 18, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Oh how precious! I love the idea. Congratulations on this latest adventure.

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  42. JillAugust 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Annie is adorable! My 6yo has tried her hand at knitting and has gotten quite frustrated with it as well. This book would be perfect for Christmas or birthday! Can't wait to pick it up! Love Snickerdoodle's idea of making a matching Playful Stripes Cardi to go with it.

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  43. AmandaAugust 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    OMG, that is so cool, Alana! I love the drawing and hope to order this book for my little niece. :)

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  44. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Dear Alana, I been looking at your designs lately specially the Sand and Sea Shawlette. And now you come with this lovely idea. Congratulations. Please try our lovely Alpaca yarn www.alpaca-select.co.uk It will be a pleasure to send you some yarn.
    Best Wishes
    Isabel Langdon

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  45. AnonymousAugust 25, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    I'm a children's librarian who knits. You have no idea how excited this makes me :D

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  46. Charlotte kaaeSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Briliant idea

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