I learned to knit in an after school knitting class offered by the office secretaries at my school in Madrid, Spain. My mom thought it would be fun and would be a good hobby. After I laughed at her excessively, I signed up and talked a few of the girls on the basketball team to join me. Heck, I didn't want to be the only one. (You know how high school is.)

I’ve always been in love with my hometown of Fargo and supporting its local businesses. My passion was ignited after finding a small shop called Unglued on Broadway. I decided I wanted take part in the celebration of handmade and take my passion for creating things (knitting) and offer it to the community as well. That’s how 701 Knits was born.

Up until 2015 (5 years later), I only knit scarves. Those are the easiest to learn and the most forgiving of knitwear. Now, I spend every night (after my full time marketing job) knitting from my couch in my hometown of Fargo, ND.