About

The story about how my business started.

After receiving a degree in Textiles and Clothing, I began a sweater design company called Sue P. Knits.  It was a true labor of love. I designed and manufactured sweaters for 20 plus years under this label. From there, I took a little twist and continued in the hand knitting industry, opening a yarn store and started a company where I began writing patterns for hand knitters called Olio Knits. Another labor of love however, I missed the sweater industry.  I picked up with Red Thread sweaters where Sue P. Knits left off. Continuing with the sweater theme, I am having a great time adding  knits  that are sewn together into the lineup. So I have now morphed into Red Thread, etc. I hope that you continue on the journey along with me and see what else I find.  Thanks for visiting, Sue

Each piece has a special detail added. Whether it is a pocket, unique topstitching or a pleat, thought is put into each piece.

Each sweater begins at the knitting machine. First I knit a swatch to get a feel for the knitted fabric. Then I knit a sweater front. From here I take a look at the knitted piece to see if it looks like I intended it to look when I drew it on a piece of paper. It’s a bit of trial and error. Is it too short, is it too long? Is the pocket placed correctly? Should the pleat be thicker? Would it look better as a cardigan? There can be a lot of unravelling. After I work out the details, I knit the rest of the sweater. More often than not, It’s a work in progress until it all falls into place and I have a finished piece.

Sue