Knitwear Designer - Hand & Machine Hand & Machine Knitter Retail Store CKDA Executive - President
Linda has owned and operated Linda's Craftique since 1983. She started the business with her mother, Tina, and they worked together for 15 years until Tina's retirement.
Linda prides herself in full service retail. She takes great strides in aiding her customers in any way she can with all their knitting "issues". Be it beginner or seasoned pro, she will always take the time to make sure they are a satisfied knitter when they leave her store. Stocking yarns from basic to extravagant, reasonable to outrageous, there is always something for everyone's taste and budget.
Linda also holds the title of "North America's" fastest hand knitter" at 253 stitches in 3 minutes.
This easy to knit poncho has a wonderfully elegant look. It moves beautifully with the person wearing it. It's as light as air and as warn as toast. Made with 3 different Fleece Artist mohairs.
This beautifully elegant jacket is simple to knit and cozy to wear. Made with 3 different Fleece Artist mohairs.
Such a simple design can look so great with the use of a fabulous yarn. Fleece Artist "Wool Slub" Pattern is from Linda's self published book "Knitting with Fleece Artist, Memories of Manitoulin".
Linda Benne
Linda's Craftique
275 Lakeshore Rd. E.
Mississauga (Port Credit), ON, L5G 1G8, Canada