Lena Skvagerson

Lena is a knit and crochet designer, teacher, and video tutorial producer with a lifelong passion for turning yarn into stories. Over the past 4 decades, she has created more than 1,000 knit and crochet designs and produced 700+ video tutorials, helping makers of all skill levels discover the joy of creating. Lena's work spans design, teaching, and product development, from creating several yarns and colorways for the Yarn Citizen line, to curating collections at Annie’s Attic, to serving as producer, host, and expert on the national PBS TV show Knit and Crochet Now!

Her designs have been featured in Vogue Knitting, Crochet World, Crochet!, and Creative Knitting,

as well as in numerous books and kits. Whether designing, teaching, or developing yarn products,

she focuses on inspiring creativity, building community, and delivering high-quality work.