About the Author

Laura Strutt is a passionate designer and enjoys knitting and crochet, as well as dressmaking, quilting, and hand-lettering. She is a former Editor of Craft Business magazine, the leading trade publication. She launched Sew magazine, a monthly contemporary stitching title, in 2009 and continued as Editor until 2012, leaving to pursue freelance work. Laura is the author of Sewing for Babies and Children, Modern Weaving, 35 Knitted Baby Blankets, Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps, Modern Granny Square Crochet, and Arm and Finger Knitting, all published by CICO Books, and the Haynes Sewing Manual. Discover more of Laura's designs, technique guides and crafty inspiration on her creative lifestyle blog, www.madepeachy.com