Ellen Thomas, creator of The Chilly Dog, is a professional pattern designer, tech editor and knitting/weaving/spinning instructor with a background in engineering and a passion for fiber arts.

In addition to thoughtfully designing patterns featuring fundamental knitting skills and construction methods, Ellen creates series of companion videos demonstrating techniques used in the patterns. This allows knitters to gain knowledge and confidence with on-demand instructional resources as they are knitting.

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