Designers, Authors & Editors
Amy Gunderson
Dog cuddling, knitflixing, and drinking red wine are just a few of Amy’s favorite things to do (and often does all of these at the same time). She does a variety of freelance work including design, crochet and knit charting, technical editing, and more.
instagram.com/amyyounggunderson twitter.com/gundersonamy ravelry.com/designers/amy-gundersonNazanin Fard
Nazanin S. Fard is a knitting/crochet designer with more than 700 published designs, dating all the way back to 1992. She started self-publishing some designs in 2007 in an electronic format offered on her website. Her designs are regularly published in magazines and on yarn company websites. Nazanin became interested in knitting at around age four, when her mom started knitting for her unborn sister. She learned then and hardly ever put down her knitting needles. lacenmore.com facebook.com/LacenMore instagram.com/nazees_designs ravelry.com/designers/nazanin-s-fardPenny Zukoski
I have been crafty all of my life. My Mother was always doing something crafting something. She taught my how to sew, cross-stitch, embroider, crochet and eventually knit. I have been knitting since June of 2009. Immediately, I was addicted and with every new project, there was a new skill learned. In May of 2012 I was inspired to design my own patterns. instagram.com/knitbybitdesigns facebook.com/KnitbyBitDesigns ravelry.com/designers/penny-zukoskiCiara Ní Reachtnín
Ciara is an Irish designer and indie dyer living in the wilds of the West of Ireland with her four children – a teenage mastermind, a mad scientist, his sidekick, the 6-year-old Queen of Connacht herself and her husband and two crazy dogs, one cat and two fish. She prefers to promote and use Irish wool and yarn wherever possible, but love any quality squishy skein! She has regular contributions to Knitty, Knotions, Twist collective, UK Knit Now magazine and I Like Knitting. She also hosts Knitting workshops with Irish Tourism and Knitting Tours. See her designs on Ravelry. When not knitting, she is busy with her day job as a multi-grade primary school teacher in a tiny rural school and stuck in all sorts of other fiddly crafts. anirishknitodyssey.com instagram.com/anirishknitodyssey facebook.com/p/An-Irish-Knit-Odyssey-100068305734073 ravelry.com/designers/ciara-ni-reachtnin etsy.com/ie/shop/AnIrishKnitOdysseyRosann Fleischauer
Rosann started knitting when her husband got a boat and decided to take a few weeks and see the coast and she wandered into a local yarn shop during a much needed shore-break. She picked out a book, some yarn and needles to get started, and it turned the whole vacation around. Now ever year while he gets his boat ready for the season, Rosann scours the local yarn stores to build up a stash of projects to do underway, the smaller the better and always in the round with circular needles (because chasing double-pointed needles around the deck is not fun and provides twice as many ways to impale one’s self in heavy seas). Rosann works with several community groups as a volunteer to teach others knitting techniques. She is always amazed at the number of fellow knitters she's met along the way and thankful to each and every one of them for the pleasure of their company and stories they have told. To this day, Rosann tracks her projects in terms of where she bought the yarn, who she was with and where she went while knitting it. firstbytedesigns.com instagram.com/1stbytedesigns facebook.com/firstbytedesigns ravelry.com/designers/rosann-fleischauerDiane Zangl
Living on the edge of a national wildlife refuge, the changing colors and scenery of the Midwest’s four distinct seasons have a noticeable effect on Diane’s design aesthetic. Her philosophy is that of creating classic, yet current, garments that can be enjoyed across several seasons. Unique stitch combinations and knitting techniques are the hallmark of Diane's designs resulting in truly distinct patterns. Diane has been sewing and crocheting since she was seven and knitting since she was in her teens. She began her professional knitwear career in 1984 after receiving encouragement from Elizabeth Zimmermann to publish her unique designs. To date, over 650 of her designs have appeared in all nationally recognized knitting publications including, but not limited to Knitter’s, Vogue Knitting, and Interweave Knits as well as numerous yarn company pattern collections. Her designs on available on Patternfish.com and other online venues and are the perfect complement to the print publications where her work has traditionally appeared and through which she continues to offer patterns. To keep abreast of Diane’s newest designs, follow her at Stitch Witch Designs on Facebook.Karen Fletcher
Karen Fletcher is a designer and knitter from Ottawa, Canada. Her love of math and making things made her fall in love with knitting design soon after she learned to knit, she's been selling her designs since 2013. She loves textured knits, cables, and colorwork, and can often be found knitting a project with those elements while her son "helps" her knit and her daughter unravels her yarn; she is so charmed by their love of yarn that she actually adores this. instagram.com/kare.fletcher pinterest.com/karenfletcherknits ravelry.com/designers/karen-fletcherAngelia Robinson
Former environmental lobbyist, Angelia Robinson, is a knit and crochet designer residing in Los Angeles. Her playful yet elegant work has been featured in Vogue Knitting: Crochet, Love of Knitting, and Interweave Crochet. Angelia’s creations explore the interplay of shape, texture, and style. She draws daily inspiration from her quartet of children. Facebook: Quaternity Design Studios Ravelry: Quaternity Twitter: @quaternityknits Pinterest: quaternityknits Web: Quaternity KnitsEvelyn Siatra
Evelyn developed an early love for “all things handmade” when her mother taught her to crochet, knit, sew and embroider. She graduated from doll clothes to scarves and sweaters, and she loves to experiment with technique and materials. The intrepid color knitter tends towards intarsia and stranding, and as with many knitters, when she couldn’t find patterns for what she wanted to knit, she started designing her own, which can be found in her Ravelry shop. Her designs are also published in magazines and on yarn company web sites. In 2015 she won the “People’s Choice” and “First Runner-Up” award of the “Mohair South Africa/Vogue Knitting - Warmth of Mohair Blanket Design Competition”. She currently lives in Athens, Greece with her son and their two cats. creationsbyeve-eng.blogspot.com instagram.com/evelyn_siatra ravelry.com/designers/evelyn-siatra etsy.com/shop/creationsbyeveKristen TenDyke
Kristen TenDyke is a knit and crochet designer who lives in Maine. She's a work-at-home mom who spends most of her free time playing with eco-friendly yarns and thinking up seamlessly constructed sweaters. She is the author of Finish-Free Knits (Interweave Press, 2012), Knitting Maine (Caterpillar Knits, 2013) and No-Sew Knits (Interweave Press, 2014). She is the creator of Caterpillar Knits, established in 2010 to supply pattern support for eco-friendly (organic; fair trade; recycled; vegan; low impact, natural or no dyes; low carbon footprint) yarns. kristentendyke.com instagram.com/kristentendyke facebook.com/KristenTenDykeDesigner twitter.com/KristenTenDyke youtube.com/@KristenTenDyke etsy.com/shop/sbutteramfly ravelry.com/designers/kristen-tendykeAdrienne Larsen
Adrienne is a designer working in Fargo ND. Her books Welts & Waves and Flutter & Flow are available on Ravelry & Amazon now. When she’s not working she enjoys ice cream and ferrets. theyarnslayer.com facebook.com/AdrienneLarsenDesigns ravelry.com/designers/adrienne-larsen pinterest.com/theyarnslayerBrenda Castiel
I’ve been knitting on and off since my teens, but became somewhat obsessed with it in 2007. I love squishy wools for the short, mild Los Angeles winters, and like light-weight wools, cottons and blends for the rest of the year. I really believe that even beginner knitters can create something beautiful and useful, so I strive to keep patterns simple yet original. I have sold designs to Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, Knit Picks, Knit Now magazine, Classic Elite Yarns, and Three Irish Girls Yarns, and have been published in several books. knitandtravelandsuch.blogspot.com instagram.com/bcastiel pinterest.com/goodstuf3 twitter.com/brendacastiel etsy.com/shop/goodstuffcrafts ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castielVikki Bird
Vikki Bird is a knitwear designer based in North East England. She specialises in bright and bold children's designs, often taking inspiration from the suggestions of her two children, and also likes to design homewares and small accessories.Stana D. Sortor
Olya Bagi
Olya Bagi used to work as a translator and an interpreter for an international company, but now she's a full-time housewife and a passionate knitter. She's been knitting for about 10 years now and has been heavily into designing knitwear since 2014. Olya has a particular obsession with detail and ultimate knitting techniques that make a handmade garment look haute couture. instagram.com/chamilla_ ravelry.com/designers/olya-bagiQuenna Lee
After designing and producing fabric wallets at Blissful on Etsy, Quenna rediscovered knitting. Tired of reworking patterns, she began designing her own garments, with an emphasis on top down construction, clean lines, and flattering silhouettes. She is based in Northern California. Her work has appeared in Knitscene, Interweave Knits, Knit Picks, Knit.Wear, and Twist Collective. instagram.com/blissfulbyquenna ravelry.com/designers/quenna-leeAmanda Saladin
Amanda Saladin is a high school teacher, wife, and mom to four amazing little boys. She majored in fashion design at Middle TN State University and finally found her passion with knitwear. lovelifeyarn.com instagram.com/love.life.yarn facebook.com/love.life.yarn pinterest.com/lovelifeyarn youtube.com/@lovelifeyarn ravelry.com/designers/amanda-saladinLana Jois
Lana Jois is a doctor by day and loves to knit, crochet and design in her spare time. She is especially fond of lace. Her designs have been featured in Knit Now, Knitscene and Twist Collective. stitchcraftandsewon.blogspot.com instagram.com/Lanajois ravelry.com/designers/lana-joisMarie Segares
Marie Segares has been hooked on crochet since she learned from her grandmother when she was 9, and she conquered her fear of knitting in 2010. In addition to designing, Marie teaches both crochet and knitting in the New York City metro area and at regional fiber events. She is a Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a Designer/Teacher member of The Knitting Guild Association. She writes about her crafty adventures on the Underground Crafter blog, where she also shares interviews, book reviews, and giveaways. She can also be found on Ravelry, Facebook, Etsy, Twitter, and Pinterest.Jessica Anderson
Jessica M. Anderson started knitting about 8 years ago when her husband thought it was silly to spend $60 on a pair of longies (he has since spent well more than $60 on yarn and knitting supplies!). After spending about a year sample knitting for Blue Sky Alpacas, she decided to try designing her own patterns. She has been designing every since. When she isn’t knitting, she is juggling homeschooling her 5 kids, sharing coffee with friends, or studying as a student midwife. jessicaandersondesigns.com instagram.com/ajoyfullmesswithjess ravelry.com/designers/jessica-andersonEmily Ringelman
Emily Ringelman is a Midwest-born Californian living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she is an LSU scientist studying the viruses that infect sweet potatoes. Her favorite fall activity is stress knitting while yelling at the tv during Patriots games, but she also enjoys elaborate cooking projects, sewing her own clothes, and re-reading the Harry Potter books. Much of her design work is top-down, usually with either cables or a nautical bias. instagram.com/emilyringelman ravelry.com/designers/emily-ringelman etsy.com/shop/emilyringelmanTian Connaughton
I am the crochet and knitwear designer, and tech editor behind KnitDesigns by Tian. I live in a small town in Western Massachusetts with my fantasy author husband, Daniel and son, Aidan. Teaching is at the heart of how I approach design. While my style tends toward classic shapes and silhouettes, my designs are intended to provide learning opportunities featuring interesting and unique details. I blog about crochet, knit, and design at knitdesignsbytian.blogspot.com.Mary Beth Temple
Mary Beth Temple is an author and designer of both knitting and crochet patterns. Her work appears frequently in knitting and crochet magazines in the US and UK, and she is also the owner and lead designer for the popular pattern line Hooked for Life, which is available both online and in select independent yarn stores. Mary Beth is the author of many books and booklets, most recently Arm Knitting and Finger Knitting, both from Design Originals. You can also catch her teaching at yarn stores and fiber conventions across the country! hookedforlifepublishing.com instagram.com/hooked4lifellc facebook.com/hookedforlifepublishing twitter.com/hooked4life youtube.com/@hookedforlifewithMBT tiktok.com/@emmbeetee pinterest.com/mbtemple ravelry.com/designers/mary-beth-templePaola Albergamo
Paola is a former software developer who lives in Rome. She is a life-long knitter, but in the last years, she has discovered so many new techniques and constructions! She wants to try them all, to push their boundaries if possible or to mix them together in unusual ways: Why not combine the brioche stitch with short rows? Or top-down construction sideways? Or lace with colorwork? Or... Her style and taste favor interesting and/or funny knits to show humor, but the thing she loves most is simply to play and have fun with yarn. Her patterns have been published in Knitty, Knotions, and I Like Knitting. instagram.com/paolaknits youtube.com/@paolalber ravelry.com/designers/paola-albergamoDebra Arch
Since 1998, Debra Arch has had several hundred crochet, knitting, hand-applique, machine sewing, quilting, needle felting, and needlepoint on plastic canvas designs published by various publishers in magazines and pattern books. She also is the instructor of 2 online crochet classes. Debra is always working to create new tricks to make crafting easier, faster and more fun... and she loves sharing her tips with others! Photos of many of her published designs and info regarding her online classes can be viewed on her Ravelry page ravelry.com/designers/debra-arch pinterest.com/DebraArchDesignsMari Chiba
Mari Chiba picked up knitting again while serving in Armenia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Her obsession for detail and need to create have made her a passionate knitwear designer. She focuses on classic silhouettes with customized fitting and elegant details. Her patterns have been published in Knitscene, Interweave Knits, The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits, Knitty, and Twist Collective magazines. You can find more of Mari’s work on her website: www.mariknits.com and on Ravelry as MariChiba.Chris Hammond
Chris Hammond's background is a bit different than you'd expect, with degrees in Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. She's been a meteorologist, a high school math and science teacher and, most recently, a professional knitter. But above all else, she is a passionate crafter, dabbling in a little bit of everything. Basically, if it can be crafted, and she needs to procrastinate something much more important, she can do it.Neisha Abdulla
Neisha has a degree in Art & Design and loves working with many different mediums – yarn and fabric included. Although Neisha has been knitting for over 25 years she has only recently started designing knitwear and is thoroughly enjoying the journey. While she draws inspiration from many sources, nature is generally the starting point for most of her projects. Her work is also influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement and its romantic take on the natural world. As well as having designs published on the I Like Knitting website, she has two designs to be featured in a book publication in Spring of 2016 and one design to be published as part of a 12 pattern collection for Willow Yarns. You can find Neisha on www.pinterest.com/neishknits/, on Ravelry as neish, and on the Loveknitting website.Heidi Gustad
I’m Heidi, and I’m a craft book author and pattern designer specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé. I have been running the Hands Occupied Blog since 2010. Over the years I’ve collaborated with various crafters, companies and artists. handsoccupied.com instagram.com/handsoccupied facebook.com/handsoccupied pinterest.com/handsoccupied youtube.com/@handsoccupied tiktok.com/@handsoccupied twitter.com/handsoccupied ravelry.com/designers/heidi-gustadNadya Stallings
Nadya grew up in Southern Urals (Russia), the area known for pleasant warm seasons, but quite long and cruel winters. She loves cooking, reading, gardening and listening to music, especially classics. Nadya now lives in NE Ohio, and since 2009 she writes her knit pattern designs in her tiny cozy studio. nadyasdesigns.blogspot.com instagram.com/nadyasdesigns pinterest.com/nadya8999 ravelry.com/designers/nadya-stallingsCristina D
I am Cristina, the knitting and crochet designer behind crisdvic. I live in a beautiful town near Barcelona, where I have my workspace and dedicate myself to a hobby that began in my childhood. I enjoy slow and mindful handicraft work, quick and simple projects, but also challenges. My inspiration may come from everywhere, but it usually starts from a skein of yarn, a color, and the “someone” (even myself) intended to wear or use the finished craft. I like to mix textures and colors, but usually keeping a soft, relaxing look. I believe that slow and mindful handicraft work can be a powerful tool for self-expression and stress relief, and I strive to share that joy with you. crisdvic.cat instagram.com/crisdvic ravelry.com/people/crisdvicSophia Minakais
Sophia Minakais is an Alaska based knitwear designer; the owner of Knitting the Natural Way and author of The Knitted Dollhouse. Her designs and articles have been featured in Interweave Knits, I Like Knitting Magazine, Timeless Noro Knit Shawls, 60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies and more. knittingthenaturalway.com ravelry.com/designers/sophia-minakaisClaire Slade
Claire Slade is a knitwear designer and obsessive baker based in the east of England. She loves to design bright, bold and quirky knitwear with an emphasis on color and texture. verilyknits.com instagram.com/verilyknits facebook.com/VerilyKnits x.com/verilyknits ravelry.com/designers/claire-sladeAlexis Di Gregorio
Alexis Di Gregorio started knitting in 2012, in order to add a hobby to her workaholic life; little did she know knitting would soon become so much more than a hobby. In 2014, she designed her first piece as a favor for a friend, and found her passion. After being told (with love, of course) that the sweater she’d seamed looked like it was sewn “by a five year old with safety scissors,” she’s decided to focus her attention on creating beautiful, flattering seamless knits.Olya Mikesh
I am a life-long knitter and crocheter, who loves to play with Color, texture, and design elements, combining traditional techniques with modern styles. When I am not busy homeschooling my 5 children, I enjoy learning new fiber-related skills. I love designing and working on projects for different publications, as well as publishing my own patterns on Ravelry and LoveCrafts. instagram.com/yellowblueyarn ravelry.com/designers/yellowbluedesign-by-olya-mikesh etsy.com/shop/YellowBlueDesignRed Heart Yarns
www.redheart.com. There’s a little bit of love woven into every strand. Red Heart Boutique is our newest yarn collection targeted to the fashionista knitter and crocheter who loves beautiful textures and colors, but still wants affordable options. Crochet Today! magazine is a Red Heart publication that provides fresh pattern ideas, interesting articles, and opportunities to win yarn!Manda Shah
Manda Shah lives in Toronto, Ontario. After taking a break from a career in Information Technology she picked up knitting as a creative hobby and moved on to designing knitted items. She loves to combine lace and cable patterns to create beautiful accessories. Apart from self-publishing on Ravelry, Manda has published her designs with Vogue Knitting, Sixth & Spring book, Brooklyn Tweed and Elann.com. ravelry.com/designers/manda-shahMelissa Metzbower
Miranda Jollie
Miranda Jollie is a knit designer living in London, UK. She has been knitting since she was a child and starting designing a few years ago. Designing provides a welcome change from her day job, as a lawyer specializing in criminal law. She designs for magazines and yarn companies in both the US and the UK. You can find out more about her and her designs on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/designers/miranda-jollie and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mirandajollieknitting.Ashlee Lackovic
Ashlee Lackovic is a knit designer who lives in the snowy mountains of British Columbia, Canada. She started designing as an independent designer on Ravelry in 2013 after realizing she was truly obsessed with all things knit. She can become inspired by literally anything but, particularly enjoys bright fun colors and unusual stitch combinations. smashleestitches.wordpress.com instagram.com/ashleelackovic facebook.com/smashleestitches etsy.com/ca/shop/SmashleeStitches x.com/ashleelackovic pinterest.com/Ashleelackovic ravelry.com/designers/ashlee-lackovicSarah Menezes
Sarah Menezes hails from the UK where she has been a knitter since childhood, taught by her mother and grandmother. She once again picked up her needles during university days and hasn’t been able to put them down since! Sarah’s designs focus on accessories with an emphasis on intricate details, beading and color; the brighter the better! She enjoys nothing more than trying to translate parts of nature into stitch patterns. Her patterns have been published in KnitPicks In Bloom collection as well as Knit Now and Let’s Knit magazines in her home country. You can find her on her website or on Ravelry by searching for sploboofleKristin Jones
Kristin wants to live in a place where it's not too hot and not too cold, where knitwear is always in season, and where a new project on the needles is never far from hand, combining simplicity and elegance with feminine and modern pieces. http://www.weallknithere.com http://www.instagram.com/kristincreates http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristin-jonesFun Fact
I've always loved vintage clothing, and I try to incorporate elements of fun into each piece I design.Knitting Tip
Get comfortable with frogging. The fastest way to learn is by making (and trying to fix) a mistake, and then having to start over. Plus, you'll never be afraid to try a new project or new technique!Kimberly Kalnoki
Kimberly learned to knit from a book as a teenager, then took a hiatus from knitting for about a decade, before returning to it with a passion in her late 20s. As a longtime vegan, she doesn't knit with any animal fibers, which motivated her to begin designing her own patterns. ravelry.com/designers/kimberly-kalnokiDenise Balvanz
Denise has been knitting, crocheting and sewing since she was a little girl. Over the years Denise has taught many others to knit, crochet and sew and loves to be able to share what she knows about the crafts with others. For 25 years, Denise was doing custom dressmaking from home while her 8 young children played. Her children wore a lot of my creations as they grew up! Sewing took the back burner and knitting and crochet took over Denise's life when she was asked to teach classes at the local yarn shop. Writing patterns for those classes was the start of her design career. A local acquaintance later offered an opportunity to work for 3+ years in her business as an importer/distributor/translator of a Norwegian yarn and pattern line. During that time, Denise was able to spend two weeks in Norway learning about the Norwegian knitting traditions. Much like Norway, surviving the cold winters in Iowa takes a lot of warm hand-mades. Denise's love of fiber crafts has allowed her to interact with many wonderful people over the years and she counts it a privilege to be able to share what she's learned and to continue to learn with all of you! instagram.com/denisebalvanzdesigns facebook.com/DenisesNeedleworks pinterest.com/DeniseBalvanz etsy.com/shop/DenisesNeedle ravelry.com/designers/denise-balvanzJayalakshmi M H
Jaya is an avid knitter and knitwear designer. She works as technical consultant and lives in Hyderabad, India with her twin girls and husband. She designs handknit accessories and garments under the brand name “Apoorva Designs”. She has more than 50 designs to her credit and her work has been published in many craft magazines, websites, and yarn companies. Her girls love winding yarn, and her husband often helps with design photography. When she’s not working, you can find her cooking, reading, or knitting! apoorvadesigns.com instagram.com/apoorvadesigns facebook.com/MHJayalakshmi pinterest.com/apoorvadesigns ravelry.com/designers/jayaChristy Nelson
Christy Nelson has been addicted to yarn for most of her adult life. She started with crochet about 20 years ago and has now added knitting and spinning to her repertoire. An avid traveler, many of her designs are inspired by her visits to other countries like China, Mexico, Switzerland, and Italy. Last summer she spent 5 weeks in France with her husband and two children (ages 11 and 9), but she calls Lincoln, Nebraska home. makittakit.com instagram.com/christynelson1 facebook.com/makittakitlincoln twitter.com/christynelson1 ravelry.com/designers/christy-nelsonJessie Rayot
Jessie has been crocheting since her great grandmother first handed her a hook at the age of 8. She started off her professional life as a costume designer/creator/pattern maker. While managing the costume department for Adelphi University (in Long Island, NY) she was set up on a blind date with a Jersey boy. A few years later she found herself married and living in Jersey. In 2007 she became a stay at home mom to twin girls. Shortly thereafter she started Jessie At Home as a way to share photos and stories of the girls with her family. Eventually she started adding crafty posts in, then patterns, and it just kept evolving until it became the fun crochet, knit, and family blog that it is today. Since then Jessie has earned several awards from the CGOA Design Competition. In 2013 Jessie started designing for others outside of Jessie At Home. She has had patterns published in various on and off line crochet and knit publications, including I Like Crochet and I Like Knitting. In addition to all things yarn related, Jessie enjoys just about all arts and crafts, playing games with her family, and leading her twins Girl Scout Troop. jessieathome.com instagram.com/jessie_athome facebook.com/JessieAtHomeCrafts pinterest.com/jessieathome twitter.com/Jessie_AtHome youtube.com/@JessieAtHome etsy.com/shop/JessieAtHome ravelry.com/designers/jessie-rayotKristi Simpson
Kristi Simpson designs creative crochet patterns with a modern and fresh touch. Her patterns are located online on Ravelry, Craftsy, and Etsy. Her designs have been published in international crochet magazines, and are scheduled to be featured in ILikeCrochet, Crochet World and Crochet! in 2014-2015. She is also the author of "Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet" and "Mommy and Me Crocheted Hats." Her third book will be released spring 2015 and she is currently working on her fourth book. Kristi lives with her husband and five children in Alabama. Find her on her website and on Ravelry.Deepika
I am a self-taught knitter, who enjoys knitting seamless garments and accessories, mostly for my kids. They are the reason why I even picked up the needles in the first place. All things beautiful and colorful attracts me, I love projects that are full of color and intricate designs. ravelry.com/designers/deepikaSierra Morningstar
Sierra is an independent designer born and raised in Michigan. She can usually be found with knitting and dogs within arm’s reach. She loves to be outside and in nature as much as possible, and prefers to knit while surrounded by pine trees or water. She likes to design cozy pieces, that bring a sense or comfort to the wearer. Find her on Instagram at sierra_morningstar.Tiam Safari
Tiam Safari is a London-based yarn hoarder, cat lover, and general knitting enthusiast, who develops cosmetics and skincare products by day and designs patterns by night. Tiam rediscovered her love of knitting after moving back to the UK, and searching for something to help her relax after a stressful day at the office. Tiam works as a freelance designer for major yarn brands, and also under her own brand as KNIT SAFARILinda Gäßler
Linda is a native of Southern Germany, located between the east end of the Swabian Alb and the Danube. Her name is pronounced "Linda Gaslr." She is occupied by two cats and a never silent toddler boy when she's not knitting. She continues to knit and adds patterns to her Ravelry page at http://www.ravelry.com/designers/linda-galer.Nancy Vandivert
Nancy Vandiverr happily admits to being a knitting nerd. She is ngvandivert on Instagram and Ravelry and her website is nancyvandivert.comTabetha Hedrick
Tabetha Hedrick, a freelance knitwear designer and writer raising a family in Colorado, lives by the belief that joy comes when fully participating in the present moment. And that joy is ever so easy to find when immersed in the world of fiber! Her work has been published in numerous digital and print magazines, books, and yarn company pattern collections. ravelry.com/designers/tabetha-hedrickJean Clement
A lifelong crafter, Jean enjoys designing knit and crochet projects with a classic style that can be worn for years. Her work has appeared in I Like Knitting, Knitscene, Knit.wear, Creative Knitting, Love of Knitting, Knitter's Magazine, Knit Picks, Twist Collective, along with several others. She also self-publishes her work under her Desert Rose Fiber Arts label. Jean also works as a free-lance Technical Editor for knitting and crochet designers, with a local, non-profit youth hockey association as their accountant/webmaster, designs and builds websites for clients and helps her husband with his HVAC business. She lives in Colorado with her family, beloved dog and a small herd of goats. desertrosefiberarts.com instagram.com/desert.rose.fiber.arts facebook.com/DesertRoseFiberArts pinterest.com/desertroseknits ravelry.com/designers/jean-clementMichele Dobbins
Michele Dobbins hails from a cozy small town in Arkansas, which she visits between semesters at the University, where she is getting her degree in English Literature. Inspired by her love of musical theatre, reading, and traveling, she likes to learn new things each year and floods her apartment--and her family's--with all her various artistic experiments. She would also be perfectly happy to spend the rest of her life crafting and drinking tea.Sandi Rosner
Sandi Rosner has been a professional knitter and crocheter for nearly 20 years. She has owned a local yarn shop, been the Creative Director for a large yarn company, and currently works as a designer, tech editor, teacher and writer. Her most recent book is 21 Crochet Tanks and Tunics: Stylish Designs for Every Occasion (Stackpole; 2016).Emily Dormier
Emily Dormier is a young knitwear designer from New Jersey. She started knitting at summer camp in 2012 when an injured foot kept her from playing soccer, and her passion has grown from there. Emily enjoys many techniques from color work and double knitting to lace and textured pieces. She is a full-time student, but spends every free moment she has knitting, designing, and creating.Renée Kies
Hello! My name is Renée. I’m 30 years old and live in the Netherlands. I started knitting in 2012. I’ve always greatly admired designers and I’d thought I’d give it a go too. I loved it! I’m now working on expanding my store. I like designs that incorporate modern aspects into the tradition of knitting and crochet. instagram.com/renee_kies youtube.com/@TheLazyKnitter ravelry.com/designers/renee-kiesErica Mount
I enjoy objects that are both beautiful and useful. That is why I love mittens. In Canada, just about everyone can use a pair of mittens. They’re also very visible, so intricate work doesn’t end up hidden under a coat or shoe. ravelry.com/designers/erica-mountKristina Kittelson
Kristina only started knitting a couple of years ago, but fell hard and fast for the craft. Other than knitting, her hobbies include reading, writing, playing video games until sunrise, and eating stovetop popcorn by the gallon. She has a passion for animal welfare, and when she's not partaking in one of her three thousand hobbies, you can probably find her cuddling her spooky black cat, Echo.Griselda Zárate
A passionate knitter and crocheter since childhood, Griselda Zárate tries to combine simplicity and elegance in her designs. She lives in Mexico with her family, including two adorable Australian shepherds. Besides exploring new techniques in knitting and design, she likes gardening, B/W movies, literature, language, art, and of course having a good cup of coffee with her friends and a good chat. momentsknits.com instagram.com/momentsknits ravelry.com/designers/griselda-zarateAlice Tang
Tangram Knits features knitwear designs by Alice Tang. Her designs have been published in leading knitting magazines Interweave Knits, Simple Knitting, Cast On, Knit'N Style and others. She also designed for Red Heart, Classic Elite, Knitpicks, and Premier yarn companies. Alice studied fashion design at Fullerton College. tangramknits.weebly.com instagram.com/tangramknits ravelry.com/designers/alice-tangStella Egidi
In the previous episode of her life, she was an humanitarian doctor working in developing countries and travelling a lot from place to place. Today, she has settled down in Rome (where she was actually born) and she has fun practising the job of mum of two young rebels… After a long time not knitting, she has taken needles back in hands during her first pregnancy and didn’t stop since! She likes designing simple, easy and fun to knit garments and accessories and love exploring styles and techniques.Áine Marriott
Áine Marriott lives in Co. Kildare, Ireland. She has knit toys since she was a child but only began to design them herself after her first child was born in 2008. Now she regularly publishes patterns in US and UK magazines, and also self-publishes some patterns on Ravelry and Etsy. miss-aine.blogspot.com instagram.com/missainetoys etsy.com/shop/missaine ravelry.com/designers/aine-marriottQuayln Stark
Quayln Stark is a crochet and knitwear designer who strives to break the status quo when it comes to fiber arts. Keep up to date with his design and projects on Instagram @portquoelio.Donna Estin
Donna designs artistic, contemporary knitwear. She specializes in blending creative stitches into comfortable, modern sweaters. With pattern support and tips to help knitters create the best possible garment, she delivers to the knitter easy to follow patterns for a fashionable sweater that fits. She lives in Maryland and usually has two or more projects on her needles. She loves wool, sheep, dogs, and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. donnaestin.com instagram.com/donnaestindesigns facebook.com/donnaestindesigns pinterest.com/donnaestin ravelry.com/designers/donna-estin youtube.com/@donnaestin9152Toby Roxane Barna
Toby Roxane Barna is an independent knitwear designer based in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 2009, Toby studied knitwear design at the London College of fashion. She is now owns and operates her own design label, Toby Roxane Designs. She finds inspiration in many places, including the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival. Toby loves cats, pancakes, and lipstick. tobyroxanedesigns.com instagram.com/tobyroxane pinterest.com/tobyroxane ravelry.com/designers/toby-roxane-barnaRachel McKinney
Rachel McKinney is a knitting designer and model knitter. When she isn't knitting she is thinking of patterns that need to be knit. Join her at 100Creations.blogspot.com.Jessica Potasz
Silke Ufer
Silke Ufer lives in Cologne (Köln), Germany. She started knitting when she was about 6 years old, taught by her Mum and Granny. After joining Ravelry she got addicted to knitting and started designing in 2010. Since then, she publishes about 6 patterns per year. silkeuferdesign.com instagram.com/silkeuferdesign facebook.com/SilkeUferDesign1 ravelry.com/designers/silke-ufer-designAbbye Dahl
It's me, Abbyeknits! I'm a knitwear designer and photographer in Vancouver BC. I love to design knitted patterns with lots of color and texture. abbyeknits.com instagram.com/abbyeknits pinterest.com/abbyeknits ravelry.com/designers/abbyeknitsSumayyah Chougle
Sumayyah is a designer living in Pune, India. She loves texture and balance in her designs, which are inspired by patterns and colors from nature.Rachel Borello Carroll
Rachel lives and works on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She has been designing knitting and crochet patterns for over ten years and keeps shop at www.yarnigans.comJoanna Ignatius
I live in a small farm in southern Finland with my dogs. The nature around me with Finland’s changing seasons provide endless inspiration for my designs. Knitting is a bit of a necessity for me like breathing, really cannot live without it. ravelry.com/designers/joanna-ignatius instagram.com/micirapixiaDee Hardiman
Dee Hardiman took a knitwear design class in the 80's and rarely followed a pattern again. After years of tweaking the designs of others she now is creating her own designs. When not knitting, Dee enjoys bicycle touring and recently started keeping bees.Patons Design
Patons is committed to providing knitters and crocheters with high quality yarns and creative patterns. The Patons website is a great place to learn all about our yarns and to find your next knitting project or crochet project. With a free membership, you can access hundreds of free knitting patterns and free crochet patterns.Andrea Sanchez
Andrea began designing knitwear patterns for women and children at the beginning of 2013. Since then she has been published in Interweave Knits, Petite Purls, and is working on a book of sweater designs for men and children. She strives for designs that are unique and modern while still remaining classic and wearable. Find Andrea on Twitter @andrea_knits, Instagram andrea_knits on Instagram and on the blog Life on Laffer. For questions regarding the pattern contact Andrea at andreasanchezknits@gmail.com.Trelly Hernandez
Trelly Hernandez lives in Spain and is a patchwork and knitting designer. She's also an animal lover and is passionate about crime books and crafts. Trelly started her own hand-dyed yarn small company: Larpeiradas Yarns, and has patterns published at I like Knitting, Knitpicks and Yarnbox. instagram.com/the_spanish_stitcher_by_trelly ravelry.com/designers/trelly-hernandezDana Gervais
Dana Gervais is a knitwear designer based in Ontario Canada. She knits. A lot. Dana was taught to knit when she was just a wee girl by her Grandmother. She has been designing knitwear for family friends and pets for many years and enjoys designing knitwear for magazines, books, and self-publishing. She has far more ideas than time and her yarn stash has its own bedroom in her house. In her previous life, Dana has been a Financial Planner in the Wealth Management industry, worked as a credit counselor for a non-profit community agency and managed her own property management business. She lives with her amazing husband, 2 super-awesome kids, 2 furry-lovey dogs and 1 fluffy-charming cat. You can see lots of yarn and knitting porn on Dana’s Instagram feed: _knitalot_ You can see sneak peeks of upcoming designs and opportunities to test knit Dana’s designs on her Facebook Page There is more yarn porn and random thoughts on her Twitter feed: knitalot924 She hangs out at Ravelry: Knitalot924 In addition to Ravelry, Dana’s designs can be found on Craftsy and LoveKnitting She blogs at www.DanaGervaisDesigns.com and can be reached by email at DanaGervaisDesigns@bell.netWencke Pertermann
Wencke Pertermann lives, knits and designs in Leipzig, Germany. Her grandmother taught her to knit when she was 8 years old and she was gripped by the knitting fever. She recently dabbles in sewing too and dreams of a self made wardrobe for all seasons. When she is not knitting or sewing you can find her reading a book or baking bread, pies and cookies. strickmaedchendesigns.wordpress.com instagram.com/strickmaedchen_designs ravelry.com/designers/wencke-pertermann-2Tania Richter
Solène Le Roux
I live in Paris where I started designing knitwear after studying History and History of Arts. Crafts are for me a family tradition, my grandmother was a professional seamstress and I learned to knit from my mother. Knitting is a way for me to connect with my heritage while creating something truly unique. Using natural yarns, I design highly wearable accessories and garments with interesting textures and colorwork. My patterns have been published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Knit Picks and Knit Now and I also have a collection of self-published patterns available through Ravelry. My goal is to inspire knitters in their creative journey, to give them the means to progress in their craft and to make knits they will love and wear with pride for a very long time.
You can find more about me and my designs:
On Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/solene-le-roux
On my website: http://www.soleneknits.com
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soleneknits