Lori Ihnen is a professional fashion designer of both hand-knit and sewn clothes, with a degree in clothing design from the University of Minnesota. She specializes in designing intricate intarsia designs, often inspired by nature, and her hand-work is so intricate and precise that it is often mistaken for machine-produced knitting. She authored a book for Martingale in 2004, A Garden Stroll. Her designs have also been published in other books, including Top Notch Knits and Bags, a Knitters Dozen and the video Fair Isle without Fear. She also designs for magazines, including Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knits, and Knitter’s Magazine. She was commissioned by the Minnesota Historical Society Museum to design a cardigan sweater for their permanent collection, Minnesota Female Fiber Artist. She lives in Mounds View, Minnesota.