Knitology

Knitology opened its doors in January of 2016. It is owned by spouses Randy & Michael. Both are Michigan Natives and enjoy the gorgeous scenery and outdoor activities that northern Michigan has to offer. Michael has knitted for many years. Though he knew how to knit, he was reintroduced to the craft while attending college to earn a degree in Occupational Therapy. Knitting, along with other crafts, was taught as a part of the curriculum to learn purposeful activities that would be beneficial for patient recovery with emphasis on range of motion. This is where his true love for knitting blossomed and he never looked back. Now the resident "yarn doctor" he is happy to share his knowledge with the knitting community. Randy had never picked up a set of knitting needles prior to owning Knitology. He started by taking one of the beginning knitting classes in which he says he was the worse student. He has excelled in the knitting field and is responsible for many of the shop samples you will see in the shop. Randy likes for others to know about his humble beginnings in the knitting field so that he may encourage others who are just starting in the craft and are frustrated. He exceeded quickly in his skill level and is now a great resource for our beginning knitters as he says he remembers the things that he found helpful when starting his knitting obsession. Together, Michael and Randy are a great knitting resource for those who need help and would like to be taught with patience and understanding. The decision to open Knitology was one that was made by listening to so many in the knitting community. Many in the fiber community had encouraged us to go forth as they felt that there was a need for an LYS that was inclusive and friendly and where anyone could go to purchase yarn and be helped without being felt like they were imposing or did not belong. That has always been our customer service model "To treat others as we would like to be treated" and that is exactly what you will find at Knitology!