About the Author

Claire Montgomerie is a textile designer specialising in knitting and crochet. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art with a Masters in constructed textiles, she has designed her own eclectic range of knitted accessories, toys, and garments, called Monty. An excellent technical knitter and crocheter, she has also created samples for the American fashion market, designed patterns for books, made knitwear for film costumes, and exhibited her work. Claire teaches textiles, and runs knitting classes for adults and children.