Krista Ann is a nomadic knitter (explorewithknitsy.com). She travels the US in an RV and takes international excursions as often as she can. Her knitting is always within reach no matter where in the world she ends up. She works with costume designers to create pieces for film and TV. Some of her projects include Stranger Things (Netflix), The Mindy Project (Hulu), TAG the movie, Annabelle Comes Home, Never Have I Ever (Netflix), iCarly (Nickelodeon), Hocus Pocus 2 (Disney+), and many other film and commercial projects. Krista is the owner and creator of the rapidly growing knitting education app, The Knitting Rockstar Academy (knittingrockstar.com). She loves teaching, designing, traveling, and all things fiber related!

Françoise, with a decade in the fiber industry as both a knitwear designer and design coach, blends her rich Franco-Māori heritage into her work, creating pieces that resonate globally through their beauty and narrative depth. Residing in San Antonio, Texas, she's not only a skilled creator but also a mentor, guiding others in unlocking their creative potential. Her multifaceted background informs her vibrant, textured designs and her approach to coaching, making her a sought-after voice in the fiber arts community.

"Cori Eichelberger is former high school English teacher for at-risk students whom she also taught to knit. She has more than 20 years’ experience teaching beginning knitting and technique classes, and her workshops are popular at yarn shops and retreats throughout the United States. She co-authored the book Minnesota 52: 16 Knits Inspired by the Road in 2017, and in the fall of 2020, she published Knitwords: 8 Patterns and 10 Musings That Celebrate the Knitter. She has a bi-weekly YouTube podcast called “Irocknits,” where she inspires knitters to make beautiful sweaters and shawls while providing tips and tricks and a touch of humor.
“Iroc” is Cori spelled backward, and she is known for her love of color. Cori lives in the southwest area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and a large chocolate Labradoodle. You can find her patterns and book at www.irocknits.com on Ravelry, Etsy, and Lovecrafts."