Jil Eaton is an internationally acclaimed knitwear designer, known for her designs that uniquely blend classic style with an irresistible air of whimsy. After a multifaceted art education at Skidmore College, Colby College, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Jil Eaton ran her own graphic design enterprise, Small Pond Studios, for fifteen years before combining her artistic expertise with her love of knitting. Since 1990 she has published and distributed worldwide a collection of chic and charming hand-knitting patterns under the Minnowknits label. A veteran knitter and designer, Jil publishes her annual collections, writes books, and regularly designs for Vogue Knitting International, as well as other knitting magazines. She is the author of six popular knitting books, including Minnies, After Dark, and SimpleChic.  Jil lives in Portland, Maine, with her husband, her son, and her big dog Zachary, who even gets a sweater once in a while.