Meet the Staff

Annette Corsino-Blair

Founder and Creator of The Knitting Tree LA and Emotional Support Chicken

From: New England (LA Since 1987)

Specializes in All Things Yarn, Fiber, and Community!

Bruce Blair

Co Founder and Emotional Support Husband

From: Oklahoma

Handles Community Engagement and Bringing the Positive Vibes!

Charlene Talbot

Shop Manager

From: Los Angeles (HUGE DODGERS FAN!)

Happily Handles All the Things No One Wants to Do!

Jacob Dunn

Head of Marketing

From: Boston -> Los Angeles

Also a massive travel geek - ask him where he's been!

Theresa Wollenstein

Beginner Knitting, Spinning and Natural Dye

From: Indiana

Also the Executive Director of Griffin Dye Works!

Alicia Jackson

Beginner and Advanced Beginner Knitting

From: Los Angeles

Arden Siadek

Beginner Knitting and Crochet

From: Los Angeles

Also an Actress and teaches kids theatre! Great to talk to about movies and plays!

Anne Kamsvaag

Advanced Knitting and Crochet - and Sweater Support Group

From: Norway!

Anne teaches all our hard classes! A master of all things fiber and sweaters!

Ana Petrova

Knit/Crochet Classes and Knitting Machine, Embroidery on Knits

From: Hungary

Jana Lynn Bliss

Advanced Crochet

From: Washington -> Los Angeles

Also a student services manager at USC!

Lindsay Anderson

Brioche, Double Knitting, Lace, Knitting Styles, etc...

Lindsay has lived in Los Angeles more than seven years, coming by way of Texas, Minnesota, and Illinois. She has been knitting and crocheting for nearly 30 years, becoming an avid crafter in 2020. She is a part-time content creator for TikTok (@lindsay.dtmd) and YouTube (@DoingTheMostDesign).

She has ample experience in colorwork, brioche, cables, lace, doubleknitting, and has made nearly every kind of garment/accessory under the sun!