Meet the Staff
At Stitch Haven LLC, we love telling the stories behind the yarns we carry or sharing stories of projects we have worked on with that very same yarn. Many of our products come from local communities and we love sharing their stories.
When you choose these yarns, you're not just buying materials—you're connecting with the people who raise the sheep, spin the fibers, and dye the colors by hand. It's a chain of creativity that stretches from farm to fiber to finished project, and we're proud to be part of it.
Beth Berkowitz
Owner
I am honored to be the owner of Stitch Haven, formerly known for years as Westport Yarns, since the store, with its beautiful and large variety of fabulous yarns, is a special place that allows members of the community to be part of knitting/crocheting groups that provide a wonderful social connection and the opportunity to share knowledge.
Devin Cipriani
Sales Staff
Devin will be working on most Wednesdays and Sundays.
Rachel Rothman-Cohen
Instructor / Staff (Project Classes)
I’ve been knitting since high school and found it to be a calming and creative outlet since then.
Traci DaSilva
Staff
I picked up an Elizabeth Zimmermann book in college and have been knitting ever since.
Sandy Galletti
Staff
Sandy has been knitting for many years and brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the team.
Trina Kurek
Staff
Trina has been knitting for 40 years.
Meg Lepisto
Staff
Meg has dabbled in knitting her whole life, but has become passionate about knitting for a little over 10 years.
Jillian Zuch
Instructor / Staff (Kids Camp & Project Classes)
Helps out on weekends when she is available and during the summers when she isn't teachinng middle school in Easton, CT.
Laura Eckel
Instructor — Tuesday 12–2 pm Group
Is at Stitch Haven for Tuesday afternoon groups from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Pam Grushkin
Instructor — Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons & evenings, Project classes
Pam’s mother taught her to knit when she was 12 and her sister was 8.
Julie Van Norden
Instructor — Project classes
My knitting journey began at a sleepover at age 9 when a friend taught me the basic knit stitch.