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Guest: Dora Ohrenstein, author of Custom Crocheted Sweaters. Kathy and Dora chats with Kathy about crochet and her new book. They also talk about how crochet has evolved. Dora’s book includes a comprehensive teaching section at the beginning. Through research on Ravelry, she discovered that people want to make garments, but they find that they don’t fit. The book answers this fear with information about getting your measurements and modifying the pattern to fit you.

Check out Dora’s song Family of Stitches on here site crochetinsider.com.

Steve’s Yarn Picks

• Artyarns Ensemble Light
• Juniper Moon Farm Findley Dappled
• SMC Egypto Cotton
• Aslan Trends Santa Fe Closeout
• Plymouth Nazca Wind Closeout
• Lana Gatto Class Closeout
• Lana Gatto Camel Hair Closeout

Brenda Dayne is coming to WEBS! Stay tuned for more details.

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Guest: Kate Atherley, author of Beyond Knit & Purl. Kate studied mathematics and has always been a knitter. She worked in the tech industry for 15 years and knit throughout. 10 years ago she started teaching knitting. Kate created the book as a follow-up to the questions she receives after teaching someone the basics of knitting.

The book is available online as a digital PDF and also available as a physical copy.

Steve’s Yarn Picks

• Schoppel Wolle Zauberwolle
• Classic Elite Sanibel
• SMC Select Reflect
• Regia 4 Ply Design Ombre Stripe by Kaffe Fassett
• Jojoland Baritone Closeout
• Aslan Trends Pima Clasico Closeout
• 2/8 Worsted Closeout

KAL with Kirsten

Hearts of Oak Hat

It’s a simple, straight-forward hat. You’ll need just one ball of Valley Yarns Northampton in red. For the cast on, Kirsten recommends knitting the first couple rows of the ribbing flat, and then joining it. This way, it’s easier to join in the round without twisting. Next week, Kirsten will get into the stitch pattern.

Facebook Party will be Friday, February 17th from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ask us questions and we’ll be online answering your questions.

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Guest: Kirsten Hipsky, our Design Manager chats about our latest designs.

We’re working with Jimmy Beans Wool and their Stitch Red program. It’s a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease in women. We will be contributing a portion of our sales of Northampton in red and the dedicated patterns to The Heart Truth. Kirsten designed the Hearts of Oak Hat with a great stitch pattern she found in one of the Barbara Walker collection.

The Hearts of Oak Hat will be our next KAL!

Steve’s Yarn Picks

• Katia Bossa Nova
• Katia Sole
• Pagewood Farms Swagger Light
• Pagewood Farms Ringlets
• Rowan Summerspun
• Rowan Wool Cotton 4 Ply
• Noro Katura
• Berroco Ric Rac
• Tahki Coast Closeout