Creating Unique Knitting & Crochet Patterns
Since 2006
- ABOUT SARAH -
Sarah Grieve has always love to create and design new things!
Her love affair with all things crafty started when she was a wee child, learning to knit and crochet from her mother. Her mum, Margaret, taught her many valuable skills both crafty and not.
Sarah started selling original designs using her jewelry making skills to create one of a kind, handcrafted jewelry. Selling at local markets and through local boutiques taught her at an early age that she wanted to design accessories and clothing.
When she was 15, she starting working at That Craft Store in Nelson, BC, where she learned many different crafts. Sarah became proficient at many arts and crafts eventually becoming the primary teacher for the store where she worked full time. After becoming the manager at That Craft Store, which she managed for 4 years, Sarah was asked to teach Pysanky - traditional Ukrainian Egg Decorating at Touchstones Museum in Nelson, BC.
In 2005, She entered the international the Swarovski Crystal Cultural Fusion 2005 contest with a intricate beaded necklace design where she was chosen as one in 16 in the amateur section. She was published in their book, "Swarovski Cultural Fusion 2005" and had her necklace on display at the Swarovski Cultural Fusion Gala in New York City.
Sarah decided to move to Calgary, AB in 2009 to pursue new opportunities. While in Calgary, she worked full time at Gina Brown's Fine Yarn & Needlecraft where she was the main teacher responsible for teaching numerous classes. She also began her career at a Charter 1 bank.
To pursue further career growth with the bank, Sarah moved to Edmonton in 2019. She currently loves her role as it allows her to use her skills in project management, process mapping/development, technical editing/writing and building creative curriculum (including learning resources).
A Sarah Grieve Production was created as a way to focus her creativity and for her fun, trendy patterns to have a home.
Published Patterns & Collaborations
Sarah enjoys working with various yarn companies by creating patterns to promote their yarns:
Hemp for Knitting - Sarah's Crochet Scarf, Crochet Beanie, Kid's Crochet Crossover, Sarah's Crochet Tank
Done Roving Fiber Company - Mary's Cardi, The Bolete Beret, The Bolete Cowl, Freiburg - Fingerless Mittens
Universal Yarns - Aryshire - A Cabled Ponchette, Twined Together, Crystaline Shawlette, Solis - A Lacey Long Cowl
Petite Purls magazine published Ewan - a Sideways knit, cabled, little boys sweater. Next, her Ava Beret made the front cover of Petite Purls Issue 11 - Winter 2012. Check out Petite Purls for really sweet and fashionable patterns.
Sarah has also been published in the online magazine Knitcircus with a color work, sideways knit sweater, Winterside.
Cast On Magazine published her Sottosopra - Top Down Mittens pattern in Cast On, August-October 2012.
Recently she had her Bellisfaire Beanie come out in the Crochet One-Skein Wonders: 101 Projects from Crocheters around the World book from Storey Publishing.
Technical Editing
Sarah completed the Technical Writing Program at Mount Royal University and enjoys the precise nature of technical editing. She has had an article published in the Society for Technical Writers Alberta Newsletter, SuperScript, "Technical Editing . . .and Knitting?" She is available for technical editing for knitting and crochet patterns, and articles. Please reach out to Sarah at asarahgrieveproduction@hotmail.com.
Knitwear Repair
Knitwear Repair is the arm of A Sarah Grieve Production that repairs sweaters and all types of fabric - knitted, crochet, woven or regular fabric. She has worked for cashmere clothing companies, retail clothing stores and for various knitting stores repairing items with virtually invisible results. See past notable repairs on the Knitwear Repair page.
Commission Work
Sarah also does a lot of custom knitting for people who want something handmade and unique. She has even worked with Travel Alberta by creating advertising props for their winter advertising campaign!
Legal Stuff
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