My name is Elena and I’m the designer and instructor behind Towerlocked Designs!

With over five years of experience in fiber arts and a background in education, I’m excited about sharing the joys of fiber crafts with others! Having experience working with a yarn company and multiple yarn shops, I’ve taught an array of crochet classes from beginning to advanced levels. I’ve also written patterns that are being used for classes, advertisements, and promoting unique fiber-related events. Although I specialize in crochet and Tunisian crochet, I also have experience in knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing and jewelry making.

When I’m not playing with yarn, you can find me reading, watching scary movies with my partner-in-crime, or playing tug-of-war with my dog Winnie!

Hello!

Coming Soon:

Abby Tee

Upcoming Classes

  • Mosaic Crochet Blanket

    Sep. 20th, 10am-1pm

    Join me at A Little Knitty as we learn how to make a lovely mosaic crochet blanket!

  • Crochet City Witch Hat

    Oct. 4th, 10am-1pm

    It's time to get spooky at A Little Knitty with the City Witch Hat by Knot Bad Britt!

  • A Little Knitty Adventures

    Aug. 14th-21st, 2026

    Join A Little Knitty for a Sit-N-Stitch at Sea to Alaska! (Crochet Edition)

  • Reading Crochet Patterns & Charts

    Sep. 24th, 9am-12pm

    Join me at Makers’ Mercantile where you'll learn how to read written crochet patterns and charts with ease!

  • Granny Squares & More

    Oct. 15th, 9:30am-12:30pm

    Join me at Maker's’ Mercantile where you’ll learn how to combine chaining and double crochets to make the iconic granny square design!

  • Intro to Tunisian Crochet

    Oct. 24th, 1:00pm-4:00pm

    Join me at Makers’ Mercantile where you’ll learn the fundamentals of this technique that blends elements of traditional crochet and knitting!