About the Author

SHARON BRANT is author of several highly regarded knitting books, including Rowan's "Classic Knits for Real Women" (with Martin Storey) and" Professional Finishing Techniques." She designs and knits for television and film, her latest commissions being for the Harry Potter series, "Atonement" and "Elizabeth: The Golden Age."

MARTIN STOREY is the coauthor of both "Classic Knits for Real Women" and "Classic Knits for Men." He also designs many very successful brochures for Rowan.

WENDY BAKER was coauthor with Martin on "Classic Knits for Men, " and also on "Scottish Inspirations."

JENNIE ATKINSON designs for both Rowan and "Vogue Knitting."

KIM HARGREAVES runs her own knitwear design business, publishing highly successful collections of knit designs. She was for many years a Rowan designer.