Claire Montgomerie is a bestselling author and textile designer, specializing in knitting and crochet. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art in London, UK with an MA in constructed textiles, she has designed her own range of knitted accessories, toys, and garments, called Monty. 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. She is the author of Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step (DK), as well as The Granny Square Card Deck (Search Press).