In 2002 Laura Irwin started her handknit ready to wear line under the label Precious, and has been carried in Boutiques in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
Her patterns and projects have been featured in Venus Zine, Knitscene, Interweave Knits, and in the book Bag Style published by Interweave Press. In January 2007, she was featured on HGTV's That's Clever. Her first book of knitting patterns Boutique Knits was released Fall 2008.
She lives in Portland, Oregon.