Allison Hoffman is the author of AmiguruME and AmiguruME Pets (both Lark). Her work has been seen everywhere, including The Martha Stewart Show, Glee, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Conan, as well as in art exhibits around the United States.

She has been featured in many craft publications, such as Interweave Crochet, Simply Crochet, and more. She blogs at CraftyisCool and sells her patterns on Etsy and Ravelry.com. Allison lives in Austin, TX, with her husband, three sons, and three dogs.