Sharon Hernes Silverman is a lifelong crafter, especially passionate about crochet and Tunisian crochet. Known for fashionable, wearable designs and crystal-clear instructions, she has authored 15 books, including Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Scarves, Crochet Pillows and Tunisian Crochet for Baby.

Sharon’s designs have been published by top yarn companies including Plymouth Yarn and Louet North America, and she has been a featured guest on “Uncommon Threads,” HGTV’s fibre arts programme. She is a professional member of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA), a design member of The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA), and contributed the Tunisian Chevron Scarf pattern to Laura Zander’s Crochet Red: Crocheting for Women’s Heart Health. Sharon lives in Pennsylvania, USA.