Meet Your Teachers
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.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing via email by August 5, 2026, to receive a refund minus a non-refundable $100 materials deposit. The deposit covers the cost of supplies and materials purchased for the event.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 5, 2026.
If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Substitution requests must be submitted by September 15, 2026. Additional shipping fees may apply if materials need to be shipped to a different location.


