About Keiko Okamoto
Keiko Okamoto is a designer and instructor who has authored numerous books in her native Japan, covering everything from clothing for women and children to knitted accessories and housewares. She has developed an international following and her numerous patterns are tremendously popular on Ravelry.com. She specialises in both knitting and crotchet designs.
About Cassandra Harada
Translator and introduction writer Cassandra Harada is a fibre artist living in Japan, who spends most of her time knitting, and spinning for herself and good friends. Originally from the US, Cassandra has been in Japan for about 15 years and thoroughly enjoys studying the language and culture of her adopted home.