Yarns Competitors

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com

Founded in 1878 in New York City, Lion Brand Yarn Company is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated business. We are devoted to inspiring and educating knitters and crocheters around the world with quality yarns. Lion Brand offers a wide range of yarns in fibers from 100% cashmere to wool and wool blends to premium acrylics. Our website offers over 7,500 free patterns, how-tos, and ideas that elevate the yarn crafting experience. Lion Brand yarns are sold online, in major brick and mortar retailers, and craft chains worldwide, as well as at lionbrand.com. We have donated millions of dollars to various charities and have partnered with organizations like Warm Up America! and Project Linus, which provide hand knits to those in need. Lion Brand’s spokesperson is Vanna White, America’s favorite crocheter. Through the sales of Vanna’s signature lines of yarn, we have donated over $1.9 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lion Brand has an in-house design studio, video production team, and marketing department producing Lion Media, which reaches more knitters and crocheters every month than all top 10 knit and crochet publications. Our social media presence includes a Facebook page, YouTube channel (featuring 800+ videos), Instagram, and Pinterest, along with nearly 2 million subscribers to our weekly newsletter.

We Are Knitters (“WAK”) is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that is dedicated to providing top-quality knitting, crochet, petit point and macramé kits and supplies to a chic and loyal, worldwide customer base. The company is driven to help create and support a “knitting renaissance”, in which the art of needlecraft is reinvented and rejuvenated to adapt and flourish in a world becoming increasingly aged and digital. It does so by connecting a rapidly growing community of knitters, crafters and friends through social media, events, and a product offering that appeals to a varied yet modern audience. As a team member at WAK you can look forward to working in a fast paced, innovative and youthful environment. You will be invited to company team bonding outings, to volunteer in charity events and to learn as much as you are willing to take on board. You’re contribution will be rewarded with endless responsibility, travel opportunities and memorable evenings of celebrations! You can also take pride in knowing that you are working for a company that is offering ethically and sustainably produced products, and is passionate about working toward a greener world. Find us online at: weareknitters.com facebook.com/weareknitters.usa instagram.com/weareknitters twitter.com/weareknittersEN