Baby boomer entrepreneurs seek to revolutionize knitting with the I-cord EZ Knitter
We have to be honest with you, we didn’t pioneer the idea of an I-cord knitter.
In fact, we weren’t even around when a machine called “The Hobby Knit” was introduced in 1947.
Utilizing four needles and a hand crank mechanism, The Hobby Knit could effortlessly knit I-cord with the simple turn of its crank. This was an impressive solution for a knitting technique that could originally only be done by hand. However, the machine only remained in production for a few years before it was no longer sold, which means finding one with all of its parts and in proper working condition nowadays is a rarity. Once again, crafters and knitters alike were subjected to knitting I-cord by hand.
Now that we think about it, it was the night that changed everything.
We were gathered in Cindy’s basement. As good friends (and now business partners) knitting has always been the bond of our relationship. Since we frequently met to discuss and spend time working on our latest projects this evening began like any other.
Cindy is one of few who own a Hobby Knitter, but she was no longer able to use it due to a broken dome that was secured over the needles. Lamenting over the fact that she couldn’t replace the broken part nor order a new machine, she turned to us and said, “what if we made one ourselves?”
Our conscience was begging us to turn and run in the other direction. We HAD careers. We’d DONE our time. Was is really a good idea to start a company when we were inching closer and closer to RETIREMENT?
Absolutely, and we’ve never looked back since.
We began the journey to resurrect the idea of The Hobby Knit with the sole purpose of perfecting its design and reintroducing a more user-friendly version into a demanding market. That’s when the I-cord EZ Knitter was born.
Handcrafted with precision and care, our I-cord EZ Knitter is the perfect way to heighten anyone’s knitting game as it offers users a simplified way to create beautiful I-cord. With an eight needle spindle and ergonomic hand crank, users can knit high quality I-cord in minutes.
Many people told us to keep production costs low by making the machine in plastic and outsourcing its production to China, but it was our desire to create a machine that was authentic, environmentally friendly, and empowered the local economy. Which is why the I-cord EZ Knitter is made from sustainable wood materials that give it an authentic look and dependable durability. We also teamed up with a local engineer who believed in us and was able to bring our idea to life.
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