Claire Montgomerie is a textile designer specializing in knitting and crochet. She has designed a rangeof knitted accessories, toys and garments, called Monty, and has also created samples for the American fashion market, designed patterns for books, made knitwear for film costumes and exhibited her work. Claire runs knitting classes for adults and children at the London knitting emporium, Loop. She is the author of Easy Baby Knits, Easy Kids Knits and Knitting for Children.