Shelly Brauser
"Miss Pea"/Artist

The head of the Miss Chickpea Empire, Shelly is the kookiest pea around! Although, not the greatest knitter herself, Miss Pea has an undying love for textures and colors, especially the artist fibers, and will find any way to use these beautiful fibers for accessories!

Click HERE to learn more and see some of her work!

Janet Daniels
Staff / Knitting Instructor

New to Miss Chickpea, Janet is a native of Hudson and an avid, experienced knitter. If you see her around town, say, "Hi!" She loves to work with hand made fibers, and her work reflects this terrifically! She works part-time as a high school math tutor and is terrific at teaching kids! Her calm, patient demeanor is terrific and makes Miss Pea jealous! A part of Hudson's High School Knitting Group, Janet involves herself with young knitters, too. She hopes to start a "Teen Knitting 101" class shortly, so keep an eye on the schedule. She works every Friday and every other Saturday, usually!

 



Kathy Disantis
Staff/Knitting & Crochet Instructor

Miss Chickpea's very first official employee, Kathy, has been a terrific help for her kooky, head pea boss! With her wealth of knitting knowledge, she will guide you through any knitting problem or concern. She can also help you with any knitting repairs on your favorite sweater! Along with her knitting partner, Dianne, they have started and continue to grow their own successful pattern business, "Ewe & I Originals." Be careful, though, sometimes this "granny's" walker gets in the way! (This is a store joke, and had to be included! Be sure to ask Kathy about it someday!) Kathy usually works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday!



Dianne Rodabaugh
Staff/Knitting & Crochet Instructor

Dianne is Miss Chickpea's most dedicated employee, even in the beginning, when she wasn't officially an employee!! An excellent knitter, Dianne is always taking on a new project for the store! No joke, this well established knitter can ride her exercise bike, while reading a book, and still knit at the same time! She is the other artistic half of "Ewe & I Originals," so, safe to say she is a very experienced knitter capable of helping you out of just about any knitting dilemma! Dianne is also an animal lover just like Miss Pea, as she even raises her own elk! Dianne usually works Wednesdays and Thursdays! If you have never met her, you will have to stop and check her out for yourself!