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Shit That I Knit

Shit That I Knit

With colorful, cozy creations handcrafted from over 400 female artisans in Lima, Peru, Shit That I Knit is empowering women and decking out customers all over the world. And it’s all going down in their office at Workbar Back Bay.
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There’s nothing like a little friendly teasing from siblings to motivate you to take a risk to prove them wrong. And when you’re looking at the cozy and colorful beanies from Shit That I Knit (STIK), the last thing on your mind will be sibling rivalry, but that’s what we have to thank for the chic creations from STIK owner Christina Fagan Pardy’s business.

“I started a blog called ‘Shit That I Knit’ in college after my sisters kept making fun of me for my knitting hobby. People loved the hats I was making, and it all kind of took off from there,” Pardy explains. In 2014, Christina sold out her designs at a local Boston market. This success led her to quit her day job selling tech software in 2015, and she began to scale production to Peru in 2016. Today, STIK offers a range of handcrafted knitwear for every season. 

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“I wanted it to be convenient but I also didn’t want to handle all the things I was handling in Allston, like who is cleaning the bathroom and who is doing the dishes after lunch”

— Christina Fagan Pardy - CEO, STIK

Operating out of Workbar Back Bay, Shit That I Knit is growing rapidly.

A team of over 400 female artisans in Lima, Peru hand make the products, and they are paid a fair wage that allows them to support their families. Many of the knitters are mothers, and being able to work from home while caring for their children not only supports them financially but empowers the entire community. I guess you could say that sisterly teasing has really paid off!

Operating out of Workbar Back Bay, Shit That I Knit is growing rapidly. They recently secured a partnership with the NFL and started producing team beanies. And while fans in the Boston area might not want to be repping their beloved Patriots so enthusiastically this season, the hats are so cute and so warm, that they might just give in. Fans across the country are proudly sporting their teams with products from this sustainable company.

“Between the conference rooms, the nearby lunch options, and all of the other great amenities here, being in Workbar has elevated our work experience in a big way.”

— Christina Fagan Pardy - CEO, STIK

STIK’s Favorite Perks

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Conference Rooms
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Nearby Lunch Options
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Variety of Amenities

Before STIK moved into their office at Workbar, they were operating out of a warehouse, then a nearby office, in Allston. “I wanted it to be convenient but I also didn’t want to handle all the things I was handling in Allston, like who is cleaning the bathroom and who is doing the dishes after lunch,” Pardy remembers. “Finding a place like Workbar really fit that bill.” While the list of things the STIK team loves about Workbar is long, Christina particularly appreciates how great the space is to bring clients or vendors. “Between the conference rooms, the nearby lunch options, and all of the other great amenities here, being in Workbar has elevated our work experience in a big way.”

And while STIK loves being in the space, our other members love having them there. With the brightly colors yarn decorating the office, and the endless laughter coming from their side of The Commons, the ladies of Shit That I Knit bring an elevated vibe of their own to Workbar Back Bay.  

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