Zo#235; Mellor is a successful knitwear designer and author who also runs the Toby Tiger fleece childrenswear company, named after her young son. Her unique designs are sold in Italy, France and in over 50 outlets in the UK. Zo#235;'s previous titles include Colourful Knits , Head to Toe Knits , Double Knits and Animal Knits . She has also designed patterns for various magazines, including Rowan , Prima , Country Living and Woman's Weekly . She lives and works in Brighton.