Site Map for Knitability, LLC
To simplify the process of wandering around our website, we have provided a site map that is grouped by the visitor's anticipated area of interest. You will note that these groupings mirror the bouncing ball menu options found across the top of each page.
Knitability offers a wide range of hand knitting products designed to take knitters to the next level. From patterns to kits, hard to find items to handmade gifts, there is something for knitters of all levels.
New for 2008, all Knitability Skill Builder patterns have a teacher's curriculum available. The curriculum includes detailed teacher's notes including a variety of scheduling options and a CD with a variety of marketing materials to simplify to advertising the class.
Skill Builder knitting patterns are unique to Knitability and are developed around our motto "Taking Knitters to the Next Level..." Skills are explained with full color pictures and detailed descriptions.
An update to a classic style this sweater features a heavily cabled fabric including a braided cable rib throughout the sleeves and the majority of the body.
Beautiful Spanish lace inspired by the balmy Madeira Coast works up fast for just a "little bit" of a vest. Keep knitting and you have a tunic vest doubling as a swimwear cover up.
Knitting from the top has some great advantages, but there are also some challenges to overcome as well. Knit this sweater, available in 12 sizes and learn what "top down" knitting has to offer.
All three entrelac patterns are based on the original seamless entrelac sweater first featured in Threads. Minor alterations facilitate styles that cover all the seasons with options for light to bulky weight yarns.
Times have changed, but good design lingers. This sexy knit flaunts a flirty little peplum and the under bust detail. Lacing up the back provides the final element giving the finished garment a clean defined line.
This cardigan pattern knit in light weight yarn is the perfect addition to any wardrobe. The mix of a simple cable pattern paired with a simple lace pattern results in a complex looking fabric, but no one needs to know the secret of its simplicity.
This jacket, perfect for most occassions, features linen stitch worked in three coordinating hand-dyed yarns to create a firm but uniquely beautiful fabric.
This is an easy knitting pattern where simplicity merges with style in a great "my first sweater" project. Choose either a jacket or pullover style, or knit up both.
Choose five colors in bright or subtle combinations to create a look that is all your own. Slip stitch patterns create deceivingly complex looking vertical stripes. With 8 sizes there is something for everyone.
This twin set with two options for the shell uses waves of graduating cables to shape and define it's close fit. The one-size-fits-most shrug pattern echoes the cable stitch pattern creating a unique twin set.
Felted slipper socks are the first step in learning basic knit sock construction. Classic hand knitting sock construction is paired with large needles and bulky yarn to make your introduction an easy one.
A 3 in 1 pattern for hand knit mittens. All three styles of knit mittens are felted to size upon completion to provide additional warmth and weather protection.
Ready to move beyond scarves and other simple shapes, but most projects are too overwhelming? The oven mitt utilizes many of the same techniques found in other projects, but is smaller in scale and much less stressful.
Mosaic, intarsia and stranded knitting (also know as fair isle) are the three techniques that are covered in this pattern. Each skill is featured on a different purse accessory, making it a great learning project.
Start with the simplest type of cable and gradually wrok toward more complex cables. Each panel in this cable knit bag is worked separately and joining as you go. When complete, the bag is felted for strength (and hide any little mistakes
Constructed using the entrelac technique, it is a fun project to learn the entrelac stitch and results in a practical, durable bag great for gift giving.
Take your entrelac knitting to the next level while creating this stylish bucket bag. The pattern includes two sizes to allow each knitter choose the one that will work best for their day-to-day activities.
Ready to learn to purl and create interesting stitch patterns? This fun little purse asnd eye glass case provide lots of learning opportunities without the major commitment of a large project.
A fabulous cabled purse designed for the more adventurous knitter wanting to show off their knitting skills. The unique shape is maintained with the help of an internal frame which also provide structure & strength to this little cable knit purse.
These felted entrelac purses are a great way to use your stash and your creativity. Be warned -- we assume you already know entrelac before beginning -- this is NOT an introductory project.
This one-of-a-kind creation is customized by you all while experiencing a variety of techniques for creating textural patterns. Each strip is created with a different technique and then joined together to create a wearable piece of art.
One of a kind, handmade gifts in all sizes, styles and price ranges. Each item is one of a kind with an individual style and unique quality.
Specials is Knitability's area to offer specials, close-outs or miscellaneous items that are not part of our core business. The following is a brief listing of what to expect to find in each section:
- Yarns include both standard stock and discontinued lines
- Needles are a close-out item, but can be ordered in full boxes if necessary
- Buttons are all fused art glass buttons and are of limited quantity
- Bags & Cases feature our standard vinyl packaging and specialty containers
- Miscellanous is everything else including purse/bag hardware and a variety of knitting notions.
Education is probably the most important component of the Knitability business plan as we strive to have everything we develop focus on our motto of "Taking Knitters to the Next Level".
I am happiest when I am out an about sharing my love knitting. This is the most current schedule of both where you can find me and dates that I have available to come teach at your locale.
Find other knitting resources (and a few fun sites) that I find useful.
New for 2008, Knitability will be bringing the dynamic teaching style of Gwen Bortner to your own home via your internet connection.
A listing of local regularly scheduled knit togethers, knitting guilds or stitch and bitch groups organized by state. If you would like to have your knitting group listed, please send an e-mail to me with the location, scheduled dates & time, a brief description and who to contact (including an e-mail address) for more information.
A complete list of Gwen's current knitting class offerings. This list is updated a new class ideas are developed.
These yarn shops carry a variety of Knitability products. If you do not see your local yarn shop listed, please have them visit our wholesale ordering information page and set up an account with us!
If you are already a wholesale customer and would like to place an order, you can login to our wholesale ordering page or give us a call via our toll free number, 866.564.8548.
If you haven't found what you are looking for, hopefully you will find it in the information below. If you still can't find what you are looking for and are pretty sure we should have it, please contact us using your preferred method and we will see what we can do to help.
We have an official privacy statement, but the important fact is that WE DO NOT SELL, TRADE, OR EXCHANGE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ANY OTHER COMPANY, ORGANIZATION, or INDIVIDUAL. We hate it when it happens to us -- why would we want to do that to you?
Our shipping policy explains expected turn-around time, standard shipping methods and our rate sheet. Please note that all orders placed via the web based shopping cart receive free shipping on orders of $200 or more. Consumers wanting to save on shipping costs can contact their local Knitability retailer and ask for Knitability products.
Behind the Scenes of Knitability
Knitability has been a going concern since October 2001. As such, Knitability has a bit of a history that you might be interested in. The history of the face behind Knitability, Gwen Bortner, can be found in her biography along with information about all her loves. Her greatest passion, teaching can be seen in Gwen's philosophy as a knitting teacher. She also shares her love of teaching, designing and being an entrepenuer through various blogs and the Knitability News Newsletter.
