Julie Armstrong Holetz lives and plays on the Eastside of Seattle with her husband and two children. Julie is a pattern designer, technical editor, writer, and teacher of many fiber arts. Julie is the author of Crochet Away! (Penguin Books) and Uncommon Crochet: 25 Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers (Ten Speed Press). Her crochet designs have been published in various books, including Stitch ‘n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker, Crochet Me, and Alt Fiber.
Julie was also a featured guest on multiple episodes of the DIY Network’s Uncommon Threads where she had the chance to demonstrate her interest in crochet with unusual materials.
When the children allow some free time, Julie is a freelance technical editor working for prominent craft book publishers and magazines such as Interweave Crochet and Interweave Press.