Joji Locatelli

JOJI LOCATELLII enjoys living her life in sunny Buenos Aires, Argentina, while dreaming of visiting the rest of the world armed with knitting needles and yarn. (She believes life is much sweeter when served with coffee and chocolate.) Joji self-publishes her designs on Ravelry, and likes to write Interpretations books with her friend Veera Välimäki.

Instagram: @jojilocat
www.jojiknits.com

Veera Välimäki

VEERA VÄLIMäKI  lives and designs in a small village in Southern Finland. Her aesthetic focuses on clean lines and modern silhouettes, elevated by fresh, intentional details. She is drawn to knits that are both effortless to create and timeless to wear: pieces that remain wardrobe favorites year after year.Shawls and sweaters are Veeras two favorite things to knit. She is truly a master of castingon for new sweaters, fueled by a love for garter stitch, the versatility of short rows, and theexcitement of a new project.An accomplished author, her two most recent books, My Dream Knits (2025)and Stripes (2021), were published by Laine Publishing. Her collaboration with Joji Locatelli,the Interpretations series, has reached its landmark 10th volume.Veera’s work has been featured in leading publications across Finland, Europe, and the US.She has taught at prestigious knitting festivals worldwide, sharing her expertise withcommunities throughout the US, the UK, and Central Europe.

Ana Campos

ANA CAMPOS is a knitting and crochet instructor originally from Brazil. She now calls Salem, Massachusetts home, where she runs her yarn shop, Circle of Stitches, and Toil & Trouble, her indie yarn dyeing studio. Ana has a wealth of fiber knowledge to share, with over 30 years of knitting and crochet experience and extensive technical knowledge. She brings her experience as a former architect to the fiber arts, specializing in construction techniques, and fixes and repairs. As a founding member of Vogue Knitting LIVE!'s former Diversity Advisory Council, she continues to works to advocate for inclusion and accessibility in the fiber arts. You can find her teaching at guilds and events across the country.

Veera Välimäki,

NARA TAEKDA , Craft Chronist is a lawyer, university professor, and craft chronist documenting the handmade world since 2020. She captures the creative process from the inside out, turning craft moments into narrative and connection. Nara also works with Vogue Knitting at in-person and online events.

Cecilia Losada

CECILIA LOSADA is an internationally recognized knitwear and crochet designer, originally from Argentina and based in Spain for over 25 years. Known for her distinctive approach to colorwork and garment construction, she specializes in techniques such as mosaic knitting, tapestry crochet, and structured yoke designs.

She is an instructor at Knit Stars Season 10, one of the most influential online platforms for knitting education worldwide. Her work has also been featured on major industry platforms including Ravelry and Fruity Knitting, and she has taught at leading international fiber festivals in both Spanish and English-speaking communities.

Through her designs and teaching, Cecilia focuses on helping makers create garments with intention, strong visual identity, and a refined fit — combining technical precision with a deeply personal creative voice.

Vivi Basil

VIVI BASILE  worked as a tv reporter covering Politics and Economics for 17 years in Brazil. After learning how to knit, she fell in love for wool and needles and decided to give up on Journalism to dedicate her time exclusively to her knitting passion. In 2019, she opened Casa da Vivi , a cute yarn shop located in Brasília, where she spreads her passion for crafts to other people. Vivi advocates for natural fibers and loves to show how a slow and handmade life can be inspiring and healthy. Her mission is to teach beginners and challenge advanced knitters to dive in new techniques. Nowadays, she and her team promote in-person and on-line knitting, crochet and sewing workshops daily at Casa da Vivi. Vivi had already offered her in-person workshops in Brazil, Portugal and the United States.  She is a Vogue Knitting Live teacher since 2021.