Heather Lodinsky has been a professional knit and crochet designer for over 15 years. Her designs have appeared in "Vogue Knitting," "Interweave Knits," "Creative Knitting," "KnitScene," "Family Circle Knitting," and "Cast On" along with other knitting and crochet magazines. She is the designer of the popular "Central Park Hoodie" cardigan, which appeared in "KnitScene" and is one of the most popular downloads in the Interweave store. She was also included in the "Great American Afghan" in "Knitter's" magazine. Heather is a freelance designer for major yarn companies. She teaches classes at her local yarn shop (LYS) in Buffalo, New York, where she lives with her family.