"I self-publish individual patterns for hand knitters, under the
business name Knitting At KNoon Designs, established in 2003. I started designing after my retirement from a career in information technology
geekdom, mostly as an excuse to have more time to knit for my
grandchildren (who now number 4!).

I enjoy designing all sorts of things from garments to toys. I'm hard at
work on my first book, _Timeless Knits for Kids, Size 4-14_ with a
targeted publication date of June 2010.

Shape, drape, and line are the main elements of my designs, which are
mostly classic silhouettes coupled with an unusual trim detail or a bit
of whimsy. I like to relax while knitting and try to design projects
that I will like to knit, so there is a lot of stockinet stitch (for
movie watching in the evenings). Pattern stitches are almost always 4- or 6-row repeats that are easily memorized. Frequently, my sense of humor peaks through, because I hope my designs are fun to own as well as
fun to knit."

Chris lives with her husband (and best friend) John, in Kentwood, Michigan.