Meet Our Teachers
At Four Otter Craft Studio, we believe in clear teaching, real skills, and meeting every maker where they are.
We’re Sofia and Nessa — two passionate textile educators who bring together a rich blend of experience, knowledge, and care for yarn craft
Sofia Otterbeck
Co-Founder · Knitting, Spinning & Heritage Textile Techniques
Sofia is a skilled knitter and spinner with a deep, heritage-based understanding of textiles.
Originally from Sweden, she grew up surrounded by traditional crafts and a culture that values making things well, learning proper techniques, and understanding materials from the ground up.
She specialises in:
Spinning: fibre behaviour, drafting, plying, wheel mechanics, and creating consistent yarn
Knitting techniques and structural understanding
Heritage textile knowledge and traditional approaches
Technical problem-solving and refining advanced skills
Sofia brings depth, precision, and a strong technical foundation to the studio. Her teaching helps students understand how techniques work so they can develop their skills with clarity.
Nessa Hubbard
Co-Founder · Foundations, Beginner Skills & Accessible Teaching
Nessa is the calm, steady guide who helps students begin their journey with ease.
She has a gift for breaking things down simply, explaining concepts in practical steps, and creating a welcoming space for people who are new to yarn craft.
She specialises in:
Beginner knitting and crochet
Foundational skills and first steps
Explaining ideas in clear, manageable ways
Supporting learners as they develop new skills
All digital and tech systems for Four Otter
Students describe Nessa as warm, clear, and encouraging — the teacher who helps things finally “make sense.”
Where You Might Have Seen Us
Since our inception, we’ve taught, demonstrated, or run events for:
Haringey Feast
Bank of England
Linux Foundation / KubeCon
Mony
Waltham Abbey Wool Show
WoolIn Wool Show
Carry On Crafting Festival
Haringey Collective
Blue House Yard community events
