Nicole Mansfield is a self-taught crochet artist and pattern designer. She lives in West Lafayette, Indiana, with her husband, Chris, and their seven children, Haley, Gavin, Grace, Ava, Molly, Luke, and Isaac. She holds a master's degree in nursing education. In 2016, she stepped away from her career as a registered nurse to be at home full-time. Her brand, Cloud 9 Knots, represents her family and the joy she has discovered through the craft of crochet and its community.