Anna Gitelson-Kahn is a textiles designer, educator and author whose passion is knitting. She received her BS in mathematics and computer science from Ben-Gurion University, Israel and her MFA in textiles from RISD. Before joining the RISD faculty, Anna taught for six years in the department of Textile Design at Shenkar College of Design and Engineering, Tel Aviv, Israel and served as knitting program coordinator. Prior to taking on the role of department head in RISD’s Textiles department, she served as graduate program director.

Anna has extensive experience in the field of knitting and has previously designed knits for interiors under her own label. She is passionate about teaching and sharing her knowledge with the next generation of artists and designers as well as professionals in the industry. Her recent book COLOR IN KNITTING: by designers, for designers (2023), written in collaboration with Jörg Hartman, head of fashion and technology at KARL MAYER STOLL, BU Stoll, delves into the methods of constructing multicolor knits using knitting structures, techniques and technologies. The book not only showcases the beauty of multicolor knits but also provides a solid foundation for readers to achieve their own goals when combining colors in knitting.

Her other collaborations range from consultancy to product development and include academic institutions, research facilities, textile industry leading manufacturers and consumer goods companies.