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Introduction
Distinctive Knits supplies local hand knitters, crocheters and tatters with yarn, books, lessons, and mini lessons to learn specific techniques or trouble shoot a project you are working on. We have a wide selection of knitting needles, crochet hooks and related notions like blocking supplies, blocking wires, pom pom makers, and a few quilting related supplies like yo yo templates, black gold needles, and pins.
We also distribute Artisan knitting machines, supplies and parts. We have standard gauge, mid-gauge and bulky gauge machines. The bulky and standard gauge machines are punch card patterning machines. All machines come with a ribber. The mid-gauge also includes it's own stand. Sponge bars, needles, parts and service are available. Please call 812-926-2970 or email mikebecker@dknits.com for more specific information. We also publish a number of knitting machine related books covering patterns, techniques and do it yourself maintenance, fine tuning and repairs. See more about machines on the web site http://store.dknits.com. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:30-5:00, Saturday 10:30-3:00 and closed Sunday and Monday. Calls in the evening during the week will usually be answered or leave a message or send an email.
DesignaKnit software, computer aided knitwear design software. DesignaKnit cables, patterns, instruction books.
We also distribute Artisan knitting machines, supplies and parts. We have standard gauge, mid-gauge and bulky gauge machines. The bulky and standard gauge machines are punch card patterning machines. All machines come with a ribber. The mid-gauge also includes it's own stand. Sponge bars, needles, parts and service are available. Please call 812-926-2970 or email mikebecker@dknits.com for more specific information. We also publish a number of knitting machine related books covering patterns, techniques and do it yourself maintenance, fine tuning and repairs. See more about machines on the web site http://store.dknits.com. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:30-5:00, Saturday 10:30-3:00 and closed Sunday and Monday. Calls in the evening during the week will usually be answered or leave a message or send an email.
DesignaKnit software, computer aided knitwear design software. DesignaKnit cables, patterns, instruction books.
Contact Info
Address:
322 Second St
Aurora
Indiana 47001-1304
United States
Aurora
Indiana 47001-1304
United States
Tel:
812-926-2970
Fax:
812-926-2970
Website:
http://store.dknits.com
Offering
- Wholesale
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | ||||||
| Tuesday | Open | 10:30 | 5:00 | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 10:30 | 5:00 | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 10:30 | 5:00 | ||||
| Friday | Open | 10:30 | 5:00 | ||||
| Saturday | Open | 10:30 | 3:00 | ||||
| Sunday | Closed | ||||||
Meet Our Team (1)
Michael Becker
Owner
Michael Becker is Director of Design at Distinctive Knits, and has had a highly distinguished career in the field of machine knitting. Mike's specialties are Passap knitting machines, DesignaKnit software, and flat pattern drafting. He has instructed in several countries throughout North and South America. Mike is in high demand as a lecturer and instructor.
Mike is currently focusing on design and graphic work for the Artisan Knitting Machines.
Mike's publishing credits include his latest, Entrelac for the Knitting Machine, an innovative way to knit circular entrelac without a ribber. Part of the software publications series is DesignaKnit Pants Drafting, an outstanding workbook for develop a personal pants pattern using DesignaKnit software. Also, his highly popular Instant Afghan series has gained him international acclaim for both Passap and Asian type knitting machines. He has had articles and patterns published in KnitWords, DesignaKnit Link, Duette and Joella magazines. Mike is well known for his highly sophisticated design work, no doubt a result of his advanced artistic training.
Mike has also been a part-time Professor at the University of Cincinnati School of Design.
Prior to his tenure at Distinctive Knits, Mike was founder and owner of Creative Odyssey Knitting Machines in Ottawa, Canada, distinguishing himself as one of the top Passap knitting machine dealers in Canada.
Mike has also worked extensively in the field of publishing.
Mike graduated from the prestigious Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada, in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, with emphasis in sculpture and graphic design.
Mike is currently focusing on design and graphic work for the Artisan Knitting Machines.
Mike's publishing credits include his latest, Entrelac for the Knitting Machine, an innovative way to knit circular entrelac without a ribber. Part of the software publications series is DesignaKnit Pants Drafting, an outstanding workbook for develop a personal pants pattern using DesignaKnit software. Also, his highly popular Instant Afghan series has gained him international acclaim for both Passap and Asian type knitting machines. He has had articles and patterns published in KnitWords, DesignaKnit Link, Duette and Joella magazines. Mike is well known for his highly sophisticated design work, no doubt a result of his advanced artistic training.
Mike has also been a part-time Professor at the University of Cincinnati School of Design.
Prior to his tenure at Distinctive Knits, Mike was founder and owner of Creative Odyssey Knitting Machines in Ottawa, Canada, distinguishing himself as one of the top Passap knitting machine dealers in Canada.
Mike has also worked extensively in the field of publishing.
Mike graduated from the prestigious Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada, in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, with emphasis in sculpture and graphic design.
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