Our story

It began with Fubao.

Knit for Paws grew from the love I have for Fubao—my child, my family, and the heart behind everything we create.

Fubao, the cat who inspired Knit for Paws
Fubao peeking out beside a colorful toy
Fubao wearing a crocheted scarf while cuddling at home

Fubao, my child and our little muse.

The Story of Knit for Paws

Our Story: How It Began and How It Continues

Fubao was born on my birthday, so we’ve shared something special from the very start. She’s my little girl: clever, adorable, and so beautiful I can never take enough pictures of her. Loving her has taught me how much of a life we can share without saying a word.

To celebrate her first 100 days, I wanted to give her something made just for her. That’s what led me to pick up a crochet hook and make her a little scarf. Working on it gave me a way to put all that love into something she could wear. That small gift became the beginning of Knit for Paws.

I kept coming back to crochet. I loved the feel of the yarn, the quiet rhythm of each stitch, and the satisfaction of turning an idea into something I could hold. Making things for Fubao became another way to feel close to her. More than anything, I wish her a long, healthy, happy life, with plenty of birthdays and everyday moments for us to share.

That first scarf has since inspired all kinds of ideas, from playful crochet bags to cozy accessories for pets. I love pieces with a little personality, whether you’re choosing one for yourself or wrapping it up for someone special. Fubao is still my little muse, and the love I have for her is behind it all. My hope is that something that began with her can bring a little joy into your life, too.

Friends behind the brand

From classmates to friends to creative partners.

I haven’t built Knit for Paws alone. Along the way, three friends have become part of its story—one I met in middle school, one in high school, and one in college. We met at different stages of life, but a shared love of animals and the natural world brought us closer and eventually led us to work together.

We each bring our own perspective, but we find joy in many of the same things: time outdoors, the company of animals, and the little moments that make an ordinary day feel special. Those shared joys shape the spirit of Knit for Paws and the ideas we bring to it.

For me, building this brand with people who understand that love makes it all the more meaningful. What began with Fubao continues to grow through friendship, creativity, and the hope of making something that brings a little joy to others.

The founder of Knit for Paws with a friend at the piano
The founder of Knit for Paws enjoying time outdoors with a friend
The founder of Knit for Paws taking a selfie with a friend

Old friends, shared passions, and something new to create together.

Our values

What we believe.

Knit for Paws began with the belief that pets are family. These values shape the love, care and meaning we hope every piece carries.

Pets are family.

Celebrating the little paws that make our families whole.

Comfort comes first.

Soft textures and thoughtful fits, made for happy, free-moving pets.

Keep every memory close.

Honoring the everyday moments and bonds we hold dear.

Make it personal.

Thoughtful details turn a simple gift into something meaningful.

From our story to yours

For the ones who make a family whole.

Fubao gave us the first spark, but Knit for Paws is for every person who has ever looked at the little life beside them and known they were looking at family.

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