About the Author

With more than 1,000 knit and crochet designs in print, Melissa Leapman is one of the most widely published American designers at work today. She is the author of several best-selling knitting and crocheting books, and her designs have been featured in numerous magazines. She has taught at major events such as STITCHES and Vogue Knitting LIVE!, as well as at hundreds of yarn shops and local guild events across the country. She is a frequent guest on the PBS television series Knit and Crochet Now. Her fans look forward to getting together on her popular annual Nautical Knitting Cruise.