Doris Chan's Visit to KT

Yesterday afternoon KnitTogether was delighted to host designer Doris Chan's visit for her first book signing in Connecticut. Doris, who resides in Pennsylvania, brought with her many of the amazing garments featured in her new book, "Amazing Crochet Lace; New Fashions Inspired by Old-Fashioned Lace" and charmed all those that visited with her. For those she autographed books for she also held a drawing -- someone won enough S. Charles' "Ritratto" to crochet the heavenly soft "Allegheny Moon Mobius" that is featured on page 40 in her book. {{Congratulations to the winner!}}

She discussed with us how she combines ideas of yesterday's fashions -- from stitches & motifs with everything in-between -- which she draws inspiration from, to create her modern fashions that have graced many magazine publications of today.

To the delight of all those in attendance yesterday, Doris also demonstrated her "base chain single crochet" technique and explained why she loves it so much. "The mere fact that it instantly provides a finished edge," she said, "make it worth using it. And because it's not as rigid as a starting chain it adds to it's value." Everyone who gave the technique a try instantly realized it's potential!

Everyone enjoyed Doris visiting the shop ... and what's this? Doris will have another new book out in the fall of 2007? We're looking forward to seeing her latest creations!

~Dee
KT's Certified Crochet Teacher