Carri Hammett founded Coldwater Collaboration in Excelsior, Minnesota, and is the original owner. Carri enjoys working with both her customers and her readers to share their passion for knitting and to learn and improve their knitting skills. Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers, Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers, Ready, Set, Knit Cables, and Knitting 101 are among her books.