One of the most quiet understated guys I know told me recently about how he scaled a mountain and then snowboarded down it. To look at him, you would never guess this. I’m a firm believe that everyone has stories worth telling, as long as you ask the right questions.

So in the spirit of introductions and stories, we’re starting a new series here at the JP blog, which focuses on you, the Jordana Paige fan, the knitter, the reason we’re all here in the first place, right?

One of the first people I talked to about a knitter’s profile was Gynna B, partially because she’s bought six bags and at least three patterns but also because she’s chatty on Twitter and Jordana has chatted with her several times at different events.

After talking with her, it’s apparent she’s a girl after my own heart. If she was going to be a superhero, she would be Cat Woman. “She can do anything! Jump, fight, hear, see and is really fast…”

Keiki, Gynna's cat, loves the Rio, now that she won't fit in the Bella anymore.

I’m a huge Cat Woman fan, so she’s already scoring major points (even without that awesome photography and adorable kitty). That and the girl loves to ride her motorcycle on nice days when she’s not knitting, which has to be on my short list of awesome outdoor activities as well.

Here’s a bit of our Q&A with Gynna. I think my favorite part has to be about the strangest thing she put in her JP bag. Read on:

JP: When do you enjoying knitting most?

G: I actually always have my knitting with me. Usually even two projects! I knit a minimum of 15 minutes a day and if I don’t, I’m a complete mess!

JP: How did you find out about JP? What was your reaction? 

G: Oh wow, that’s a good question. I know it was in 2005, and it seemed like everywhere I looked the Knitter’s Satchel was everywhere!!! I immediately fell in love and HAD to have one! I of course started stalking the website and finding shops where I would be to try one out and then ended up purchasing the Ocean Blue Satchel from Ancient Pathways Yarn shop in Fresno.

JP: If you could eat or drink anything with no consequences, what would it be? 

G: Oh that would definitely be Fish and Poi. My family is from Hawaii and growing up my Gramma would always make us Fish and Poi for special occasions. I also could go for Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!

JP: What project are you working on right now? 

G: Haha what project am I not working on? Off the top of my head: two pairs of socks, Bel Air sweater, two shawls, a Wedding Shawl and Shane

JP: Which JP bag is your favorite? 

G: Can’t choose a favorite, I love them all! But my Black Rio and Bella get the most love… I typically use 2-3 bags at a time. This past weekend for example I used all three of my current JP bags!

My Egg Plant Purple Rio is my overnighter bag, perfectly holds 3 outfits, change of shoes, toiletries/makeup case and my Kindle. My Black Onyx Rio is my camera bag: it goes on all my photo shoots with me and is absolutely perfect for holding my Canon DSLR, mini computer, knitting, camera accessories/lenses.

My Black Bella is my go to everyday purse. I usually have a knitting project, sunglasses, wallet, small camera, iPhone and any other random stuff I think I’ll need for the day.

JP: How did you learn to knit? 

G: I taught myself how to knit  in 2002 my Freshmen year in college. I learned how to crochet the year before but wanted to learn how to know also. I look online and read a bunch of tutorials and just practiced til it was perfect.

JP: Nice! How did your first knitting project go? 

G: My first knitting piece does not actually exist! When I first started I knit sooo tightly, I was using horrible scratchy yarn and these needles my mom had used when she was a kid.

Needless to say after casting on and knitting then ripping out a few times I tossed the yarn aside and went to JoAnn’s and purchased soft yarn and better needles and then the Magic Happened! I knit a simple garter stich scarf… but it was perfect and I gifted to a close friend.

JP: What inspires you? 

G: I get my inspiration from a lot of different places and people. If I am particularly desperate I will go outside and just look, no matter where I am, just the act of going outside and looking up and actually seeing the world around me is inspirational!

I also find inspiration from many online artists and of course Ravelry!

JP: What’s one of the strangest things you’ve put in your JP bag?

G: A zucchini. It actually JUST happened. A friend had some extra from her garden and I slipped one in my Rio as I was walking out the door. When I got to my next stop, I was setting up for a photo shoot and was surprised when I reached for a lens and grabbed a zucchini instead!

You put *what* in here?

JP: Do you do any other sorts of crafty stuff? 

G: Most definitely! I’ve taken up spinning and weaving, I also Sew, got my first machine when I was 7 and haven’t looked back! I still sew clothes for myself but now I mostly sew for my Etsy shop, I also do beading and make stich markers and jewelry which I hope to have in my shop soon.

Do you prefer to knit alone or with friends? Why? I like both. Alone if I want to learn something new or have a deadline or to decompress. With friends because everything is better with friends! I love the companionship and camaraderie and that no matter what your age or background knitting brings everyone together.

You can check out Gynna’s blog is  if you want to check out her work or just say hi. She’s also Gynnab on Ravelry.

If you’d like to be featured in our knitter’s profile, I’d love to hear from you! Email me or leave your info in the comments and we’ll make it happen! Don’t worry, you don’t have to submit photos of yourself if you’re not into that (but we do want to see your knitting and your bags for sure!).

Thanks again Gynna!