OpportuKnits
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Stylish and practical handmade accessories crafted in Seattle, WA.
OpportunityKnits accessories are made with great care from original designs using high-quality yarns and fleece.
I work with a variety of fibers: lambswool, alpaca. merino and wool-free yarns for those of you who are sensitive to wool. Many of my designs can be worn by men and women alike.
All items handmade by me in my pet-friendly home. No cats allowed in the studio!
A portion of every sale helps to provide personal care kits (basic toiletries) for men and women transitioning from prison to employment. Your purchase from OpportunityKnits can make a real difference to someone who has "done their time" and is ready to get his or her life on track. It starts with a job, and getting a job means looking and feeling prepared and professional.
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+ NEWSLETTER: to subscribe, visit my website: www.opportunityknits.com
+ INSTAGRAM: @opportunityknits
+ FACEBOOK: OpportunityKnits
+ BLOG: www.opportunityknits.com
+ EMAIL: ann [!at] opportunityknits.com
Announcement
Stylish and practical handmade accessories crafted in Seattle, WA.
OpportunityKnits accessories are made with great care from original designs using high-quality yarns and fleece.
I work with a variety of fibers: lambswool, alpaca. merino and wool-free yarns for those of you who are sensitive to wool. Many of my designs can be worn by men and women alike.
All items handmade by me in my pet-friendly home. No cats allowed in the studio!
A portion of every sale helps to provide personal care kits (basic toiletries) for men and women transitioning from prison to employment. Your purchase from OpportunityKnits can make a real difference to someone who has "done their time" and is ready to get his or her life on track. It starts with a job, and getting a job means looking and feeling prepared and professional.
=========================================================
KEEP in TOUCH!
+ NEWSLETTER: to subscribe, visit my website: www.opportunityknits.com
+ INSTAGRAM: @opportunityknits
+ FACEBOOK: OpportunityKnits
+ BLOG: www.opportunityknits.com
+ EMAIL: ann [!at] opportunityknits.com
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Lisa on Feb 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI ordered 4 sets of infinity scarves and fingerless gloves for family members for Christmas, and what arrived was even more beautiful than the online pictures illustrated! Shortly after I placed my order, Ann emailed me to ask if I wanted her to customize the sets so that they would match perfectly (she could see that was what I had tried to do.) I was so appreciative of her excellent customer service, her unique designs, her craftsmanship, and her wrapping/packaging. I can't recommend her enough!!
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csnell1650 on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love my scarf (custom made). It's a beautiful blend of colors, very soft and well made. Ann, the seller, was very helpful and accommodating--and communicated with me from selling point to shipping/receiving point.
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nkfusc on Jan 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and very warm. Shipping was very fast and it arrived beautifully packaged - perfect to gift. And, as a bonus my purchased supports a wonderful project. A win, win, win purchase. Thank you.
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barbara on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI requested a yarn with no itch and Ann researched and found an excellent blend that is perfect for my sensitive skin. She knitted a scarf that met all my expectations.
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fgardner on Jan 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a wonderful cowl/scarf. Dresses up everything nicely and feels good.
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lotusblossum on Dec 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWonderful, well-made custom finger-less gloves that also matched my beautiful color blocked scarf, also from OpprtuKnits. The gloves kept my hands warm and fingers free, exactly as I wanted them. The gloves were beautifully and securely packaged and promptly shipped out. Ann is an excellent communicator. A great transaction - I highly recommend OpportuKnits for excellent hand-made products.
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Jilly on Dec 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful infinity scarf. I love the style, the knit, the color, the comfort. Plus, my purchase helps women transitioning from prison. I gave one as a gift but ordered two for myself. The scarf arrives packaged and presented so very nicely. I am 100% satisfied. THANK YOU, ANN.
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Marina on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnn is the best! She completely understands my vision! She spends time on researching sustainable fabrics that are soft enough for my sensitive skin with beautiful colors. Thanks so much Ann! I love my new beige palette scarf.
About OpportuKnits
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My trusty - and quite beautiful - Silver Reed.
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My very first prototype and product shot. I was lucky to find a cup in just the right color!
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Signature OpportunityKnits arm warmers in wool and fleece.
Stitching for Social Change
My shop and my product were inspired by a pair of fleece-lined fingerless mittens and my desire to link design and handcrafts to commerce that would drive social change.
The mission of OpportunityKnits is to support women in transition from prison back to community, family and employment. 10% of all sales is used to purchase personal care items, which I donate via my friends and former colleagues at Roadmap to Success, a local re-entry program.
My armwarmer design is the result of lots and lots of prototypes, starting with handknit pieces made from my yarn stash, a not-very-good pair of scissors, and my ancient Singer sewing machine. I've since graduated to a knitting machine (which still requires lots of elbow grease!) and a new sewing machine more up to the task.
If I can help even one woman get back on her feet - never to return to prison again - it will make all the dropped stitches, crooked seams, unexpected knots in yarn and broken needles worthwhile.
If you would like to receive notification of sales, specials and new product offerings, please copy the link below into your browser and subscribe to my mailing list. I will never share your email address with anyone and I promise not to bombard your inbox with mail.
To subscribe, visit my website: www.opportunityknits.com
Thanks for reading!
Ann
Shop members
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Ann Espo
Owner, Designer
Shop policies
I hope you love your order! If there is any problem at all, please contact me!
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Contact me within: 10 DAYS of delivery
Ship item back to me within: 14 DAYS of delivery
BUYER is responsible for return shipping costs.
Shipping
Please see individual listings for processing time for your order.
You can choose between several shipping options at checkout.