The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary

Nele Braas studied graphic design and photography in college. After completing her studies she worked in various photo editorial departments, then, as a freelance photographer in the field of architecture, interior, garden, and people for various lifestyle magazines. She learned to crochet and knit as a child and then stopped, before beginning again later in life. She finds the most fun in creating her own designs and making usable pieces. Eveline Hetty-Burkart works as a freelance editor and author for magazine and book publishers. Her field of work encompasses a wide variety of handicraft techniques from the design through the creative implementation to the manual. Crochet is her favourite. She lives with her husband and son near Hamburg, Germany.