Vicki Becker has been knitting and crocheting for over 48 years. She learned to crochet from her grandmother in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York where she grew up. Vicki was very active in the local 4-H club throughout her childhood. In addition to sewing, cooking, public speaking, and dog training, the 4-H Club taught Vicki many needlework skills which included hand embroidery, and knitting. Today Mrs. Becker is an avid needlework enthusiast who loves to share her knowledge and experience through her books. She saw a need for instructional books which were clearly illustrated and easy to understand. Vicki designs patterns for crochet, knitting, hand embroidery, and quilting. All her needlework books have clearly written instructions with photographs. The knitting and crochet pattern instructions are formatted to recognized industry standards as established by the Craft Yarn Council of America. She is a member of The Crochet Guild of America. Vicki lives in central Florida with her husband, four cats, and two dogs. Her three grown children and 4 grandchildren live in Georgia and South Carolina. Her hobbies include all forms of needlework, photography, cooking, gardening, bowling, and camping.