Joanne Yordanou

Joanne Yordanou

I have been knitting since I was 14, designing for my own business, Baa Baa Knits (BBK) since 1990, selling patterns & kits at craft shows and boutiques around Ontario. I worked the Patons Design Studio for 4 years and then freelanced for major yarn companies (Patons, Bernat, Classic Elite Yarns, Lion Brand and others) and magazines (Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Knitting, Better Homes and Garden’s Knit It, Interweave Knits and Knitter’s Digest). I have contributed to other author’s books. I spent years in the retail industry working for The Bay (Hudson’s Bay Company).

My foray into authoring a book began when I was a consultant and designer, on a book titled “Maran Illustrated Knitting & Crochet” by Maran Graphics. Then in January 2008, a division of Random House, Potter Craft, published my first solo book “12 Months of Knitting”, photographed by the lovely, kind and super-talented Jennifer Burrell (Jens shots are used here and on my site of patterns from my book).

These days, I’m honing my creative writing skills, continuing joanneyordanou.com with lots of patterns (for sale and FREE), both knitting and crochet and Spoonflower textiles. I also write a blog for my other passion, Interior Design, at Rooms Bloom. And you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joanneyordanou/

original designs

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BVI Bikini
Canadian Living Online
Ski Lodge Scoop
Twelve Months of Knitting
Adirondack Lap Blanket
Twelve Months of Knitting
January
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
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Child's Red Cabled Sweater
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
Convertible It Cowl
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
Cottage Socks
Twelve Months of Knitting
Child's Winter Scarf
Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
Kimono Wrap
Twelve Months of Knitting
Little Boy Blue Cardigan
Twelve Months of Knitting
49th Parallel Hat
Twelve Months of Knitting
Hip and Happenin' Wristwarmers
Twelve Months of Knitting
Knitted Sarong for Summer
Joanne Yordanou's Ravelry Store
Bookworm Bookmark
Twelve Months of Knitting
Mother's Day Cardigan
Joanne Yordanou's Ravelry Store
Cell Phone Cozy
Teach Yourself Visually Knitting and Crocheting
Auction Morning Cardie
Twelve Months of Knitting
Summer Chill Shawl
Twelve Months of Knitting
49th Parallel Mitts
Twelve Months of Knitting
Dog Sweater
Knit It! Magazine, 2001 Premier Issue
Pencil Case
Joanne Yordanou's Ravelry Store
Boat Launch Cables
Twelve Months of Knitting
Checkered Cloth
Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
Girl About Town Bag
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
Holiday Beach Cover Up
Twelve Months of Knitting
Scarves to Impress #3
Twelve Months of Knitting
What His Is Hers Fair Isle Vest
Twelve Months of Knitting
Cotton Candy Scarf
Teach Yourself Visually Knitting and Crocheting
Girl's Valentine Cardi
Twelve Months of Knitting
Good Morning Bathmat
Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
Lacy Tank
Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
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Chill out!
Twelve Months of Knitting
Lace Mohair Pillows in Two Variations
Twelve Months of Knitting
Ode to Jackie O
Twelve Months of Knitting
Red Cable Cardigan
Twelve Months of Knitting
Bloomsbury Socks
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
Bren
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
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Doggy Doodle
Twelve Months of Knitting
Kiss Curls Snuggle Wrap
Twelve Months of Knitting
Out in the Woods Sweater
Twelve Months of Knitting
Scarves to Impress #1
Twelve Months of Knitting
Ski Lodge Bag
Twelve Months of Knitting
#01 Play Peekaboo
Vogue Knitting International, Spring/Summer 2004
#11 Chunky Turtleneck Shell
Family Circle Easy Knitting, Winter 2000/2001
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Alafoss Lopi felted bags: Striped bag
S.R. Kertzer SRK 053, Álafoss Lopi
Baby Wonderful
Joanne Yordanou Designs Website
Boyfriend Sweater
Twelve Months of Knitting
Brecon
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Button Up Cardigan
Mary Maxim Website
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