About Katelyn
Knitting & Crochet Instructor and Tech Editor
Hi, I’m Katelyn, the hands behind Hook and Point! I’m a passionate knitter, crocheter, and tech editor dedicated to helping makers and designers bring their fiber dreams to life.
I’ve been working with yarn since 2007. After watching my little sister learn to knit from Grandma (which at the time I thought of as lame), jealousy kicked in and I decided to teach myself when I returned to college. What started as a creative hobby quickly grew into a love for teaching, problem-solving, and pattern refining. Whether I’m guiding students through their first stitches, fine-tuning the details of a designer’s pattern, or leading a lively meet-up group my goal is always the same: to make the craft clear, accessible, and most importantly FUN!.
What I Do
🧶 Knitting & Crochet Instructor – I teach classes and workshops for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced makers looking to refine their techniques. Whether you want to master the basics, tackle new stitch patterns, or gain confidence in reading charts, I’m here to help.
📝 Tech Editor – Precision matters in pattern writing, and I love diving into the details. As a tech editor, I work with designers to ensure their knitting and crochet patterns are clear, consistent, and error-free—so that makers can follow them with ease and confidence.
🎉 Community Builder – I also organize a local group where fellow fiber enthusiasts can gather, learn from each other, and enjoy the craft in good company. One day, I hope to expand and bring this sense of community to a virtual space.
My Approach
I believe that knitting and crochet should be fun, not frustrating! My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and tailored to the needs of each student. As a tech editor, I combine collaboration with precision, working closely with designers to refine their patterns into polished, professional instructions that makers will love to follow.
Whether you’re here to learn, create, or perfect your pattern, I’d love to connect with you. Let’s make something beautiful together!
📩 Get in Touch – Have a question, need a tech editor, or want to join a class? Reach out anytime—I’d love to hear from you!
More fun things about me:
🦬 GO BILLS! – I am a proud resident of Buffalo, NY and love all things Buffalo sports from the Buffalo Bills, to the Buffalo Sabers, to the Buffalo Bandits, to FC Buffalo.
🐶 Show me your pups! – I have two rescue dogs, Porter & Dee Dee. At one point in my life, I worked as a dog trainer. As much as I love seeing your WIPs & FOs, I want to see your dogs (and other pets) too!
💃🏻 I’m a belly dancer! – After a lifetime of practicing ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary, I have been studying Egyptian belly dance since 2013.
🚴🏻♀️ I love a good long-distance bike ride! – In 2022, I participated in the Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour. We rode 400 miles in a week along the historic Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany, NY.
