Alison Cooley is a lifelong knitter and a knitting instructor at Yarns Untangled in Kensington Market. She is a big believer in crafting as a source of community, an ongoing chance to learn and challenge oneself, and an opportunity to deepen an understanding of handmaking traditions and creative expression. She comes from the visual arts, and her experiences in gallery and museum education inform how she approaches her teaching: with patience, an adventurous attitude, and a commitment to learning-by-doing.