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ABOUT

KnitLeaks helps promote brands through authentic and original stories to reach new audiences and increase sales.

Our original content, presented in a conversational tone, provides audiences with enjoyable reading and shopping experiences.

TEAM

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Nara Takeda

Founder and CEO

Nara Takeda, the founder of KnitLeaks, is well-known for her ability to spot breaking news and trending dance reels.

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Pris Lopes

Editor-in-chief

Pris Lopes, our editor-in-chief, is a skilled knitting designer, instructor, and YouTuber who is a knowledgeable expert in her field.

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Esperanza Rivera de Torre

Writer

Esperanza Rivera de Torre is a knitting technical editor with a firm commitment to preserving the designer’s voice and style, and implementing true size inclusivity.

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Juli Matuguma

Writer

Juliane Matuguma, also known as Juli, is a knitting teacher with a restless mind (and hands) who encourages people to challenge themselves through new techniques using yarn and needles.

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Alicia Arroyo

Writer

Alicia Arroyo is the lady behind @catsinwollebach. A Spaniard living in Germany. Inspired by nature and constantly aware of the story that every fabric tells us.

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Mónica Moreira

Writer

Mónica Moreira, crochet designer, teacher and podcaster. The face and hands behind O Fio das Moiras creations.

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Theresia Lew

Writer

Theresia Lew is a German who’s been active in the online fiber world since 2005, teaching knitting, spinning, sewing, and designing as The PassioKnit Spinner.

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Inês Peixoto

Writer

Inês Peixoto is a knitter and researcher who is passionate about craft in all forms of work and living and believes in the power of making.

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Tamy Antunes

Writer

Tamy Antunes, a journalist and tattoo artist based in Brazil, has become increasingly active in the fiber world since the pandemic. She has been teaching, leading Knit-Alongs, and designing her own colorful patterns.

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Jaime Morese

Writer

Jaime Morese is an avid knitter and currently lives in Switzerland with her husband and their cat, Zoey. When not knitting you can find her photographing the night sky.

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Fleur van der Laan

Writer

Fleur is a ceramic artist and pottery teacher, but is equally obsessed with anything wool related, meaning they dream of one-day sharing a backyard with sheep, learning how to spin yarn, or starting a business as a yarn dyer. Life is long and full of possibilities!

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Ana Torradinhas

Writer

Ana Torradinhas takes any chance she can to crochet. You can find her, hook in hand and spreading her love for crafts in general, at Atelier Ananim.

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