Kristen Kapur has been making things all her life -- sewing, knitting, drawing, painting, gardening, cooking, needlepoint, cross stitch. For many years, Kristen worked as an apparel and textile designer. After retiring from the garment industry to spend more time with her kids, she discovered the wonderful online community of knitters. Her love of textiles came neatly together in knitwear design. Knitwear designers have the unique pleasure of designing both the textile and the garment. It was true love.