Hilary Mackin Author

Hilary Mackin began a career in nursing, moved to banking and then took a full time fashion and textiles course, specialising in knitting. Her distinction in this course led her to begin designing her own knitwear and since then she has never looked back. She now designs regularly for all the major magazines. She is constantly in demand and as she comments "Still knitting, still loving it". Hilary lives near York. Sue Whiting is a needlecraft design consultant and author who works with a number of textile companies to produce brochures, booklets and promotional materials. Her clients include Jaeger and Rowan Handknitting. She trained at the London School of Fashion and has worked with numerous magazines and publishers on all aspects of needlework. She has written several needlework books, including Take up Crochet. She lives in Shipley, West Yorkshire.