Knit Picks began in 2002 with the purpose of connecting knitters with a wide selection of yarn, knitting books, needles and accessories at great prices. In 2004, owners Bob and Kelley Petkun decided to explore the possibility of working directly with yarn mills to bring high quality, natural fiber yarns to knitters without all the extra levels of distribution that increase costs. This is why Knit Picks’ yarns are so incredibly affordable.

In 2006, Bob and Kelley applied the same concept to knitting needles. First, they worked closely with a large group of knitters to determine all the features the ideal knitting needle would have. Then, they developed a partnership with a manufacturer who was excited to invest the time and engineering expertise necessary to make the dream knitting needle come true. The Knit Picks team continues to look for ways to bring innovative knitting products to knitters for the best possible value.

Their Commitment to You

Knit Picks and KnitPicks.com are truly committed to providing a positive shopping experience. They believe that their success is based upon your happiness and complete satisfaction. The principle of mutuality guides their relationships not only with their customers, but also with their vendors. They strive to treat everyone the way they want to be treated themselves. Their goal is to ship 95% of their orders the day they come in and have over 99% of the items they offer in stock. They recognize that they must earn your business with exceptional service each time you place an order.

Their Facilities and Their People

Knit Picks and KnitPicks.com are a division of the Crafts Americana Group, a privately owned business. Crafts Americana Group’s 3 divisions (Knit Picks, Connecting Threads, The Artist’s Club) employ approximately 80 people in 2 locations.

Specifically, Knit Picks works only with manufacturers who:
- Institute management practices that respect the rights of all employees
- Provide a safe and healthy work place
- Promote the health and well-being of all employees
- Oppose the use of child labor
- Have an active role in the positive development of their local community

Sock Wizard - by Knitting Software

Design your own sock patterns complete with good diagrams and yardage requirements. The Sock Wizard works in just three easy steps and gives you a wide variety of construction options, from double-pointeds to circulars.

PC System Requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP.

Mac System Requirements: OS-X 10.4 or later. CD-ROM.

Sweater Wizard - by Knitting Software

This program generates schematics and text directions for sweaters customized to the knitter's specifications. Sweaters may be charted for flat or round knitting, using any gauge. Sweater Wizard is an excellent tool for teachers to quickly work up projects and instructions.

System requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP. Compact Disc.

Stitch & Motif Maker - by Knitting Software

Stitch and Motif Maker is the easiest way to chart out color patterns or textured stitches. Whether you want to design your own motif or use an existing textured stitch. Stitch and Motif Maker allows you to draw in color or common knitter’s symbols. Specify how many rows and stitches you would like your pattern to cover and create a numbered grid. Pick from a palette of 74 colors or create custom colors. Choose from 87 familiar knitter’s symbols to chart stitches. Or, use both color and symbols together.

System requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP. Compact Disc.

Knitting Math Wizard - by Knitting Software

Math-phobia and knitting don't mix; but with the Knitting Math Wizard your troubles with numbers won't stand in your way any longer. Clear and concise screens ask you for the pertinent information. All you have to do is enter the numbers according to the pattern and the Math Wizard does all the calculating. Going out to knit? Just print your "cheat sheet" and take it with you. The Math Wizard will calculate increases, decreases, buttonholes, yardages, pattern placement and gauge. Software is super easy and quick to install and comes with a great help screen. For use on PCs with Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP.

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