Contributors Lena Skvagerson, Connie Ellison and Kara Gott Warner joined forces to create the Annie’s Signature Designs Spring Breeze Collection, 20+ captivating knit and crochet designs that symbolize passion and creativity in those who enjoy the crafts of knitting and crochet. About the Team: Lead Designer Lena Skvagerson drew from her years of experience in the European design markets to create many of the captivating designs in this collection; Connie Ellison provided more than 30 years of merchandising expertise; and Kara Gott Warner contributed her knowledge of online marketing and public relations.
Lena Skvagerson
Che Lam
Mona Modica
Lena Skvagerson is the lead designer of Annie’s Signature Designs. You may know her as one of the experts on the Annie’s television show Knit and Crochet Now!, which airs on PBS. Lena passionately designs everything from exquisite knit shawls to adorable crochet booties. She draws her creativity from more than 25 years in the European knit and crochet design markets.
Che Lam is the creator behind the knit blog Handy Kitty. Once the in-house knitwear designer at Drops Design in Norway and now working as a freelancer, Che shares her design ideas, inspirations and tutorials on her blog. Her first book, Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares, was published in February 2016. Che is also a contributor to Annie’s magazine Creative Knitting.
Mona Modica is a lifetime crocheter who has only recently realized her dream of designing for others. As a very lucky owner of a yarn and thread online retail and wholesale business, she has many options for crocheted projects that show off what products she sells. She and her husband recently moved to California from Ohio and very much enjoy the sun, warmth and the absence of snow and ice.