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This week Kathy talks with our 2015 Crochet Designer in Residence, Doris Chan. Her first design, the Shawl Collar Stole is out now.

Kathy and Doris talk about how Doris designs, her first trip to the store and warehouse, and the crochet friendly vibe at WEBS. You can find more of Doris’ designs on Ravelry and at Designing Vashti.

And for those of you wondering what all the snow up here look like, here’s Steve next to our monstrous snowbank!

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

• 2015 Spring Catalog is available on line!
• Schachenmayr Catania
• Regia Color Mania
• Rowan Cotton Lustre
• Rowan Tetra Cotton
• Rowan Summerlite 4-ply
• Plymouth De Aire – Closeout
• Plymouth Yarn Monte Donegal – Closeout
• Cascade Alta – Closeout

Reminder:

Sign up now for the WEBS Mystery KAL or Mystery CAL classes before they fill up! Classes Start February 21st!

Upcoming Events:

The Magpies Homebodies and Nomads Trunk Show from Cirilia Rose is on display in the store through Feb 23rd. Stop by and check it out!

Stitches WEST is happening at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA Feb 20-22, stop by the WEBS booth and say hi!

Try your hand at Japanese knitting with Donna Druchunas, classes run Feb 28th and March 1st!

Don’t miss your chance to meet and talk with Norah Gaughan on March 7th!

There are still open seats in classes with Margaret Radcliffe on April 12, Slipped Stitch Patterns and the Lazy Knitter’s Guide to Pattern Stitches!

Classic Elite Yarns Truck shows are ongoing and there’s always something new to see! Stop by the store to see what’s on display.

Be sure to check out all of our upcoming Events here.

  

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Sara

Marketing Coordinator at WEBS - America's Yarn Store

Sara learned to knit and crochet as a child and added spinning and weaving to her skills after being hired at WEBS in 2006. While crochet is her #1 love, she is also very fond of her husband and their 2 daughters.

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Tags: Designer in Residence, Doris Chan, Shawl Collar Stole