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With business taking off, Christina knew it was time for professional branding— but as a student on a budget, she didn’t know where to start. That’s when a friend recommended outsourcing to another creative community for her logo, 99designs. Turns out, the collaborative Name Christina Fagan process was the perfect fit and Christina walked away with an adorable new logo! Company Shit That I Knit Meet Christina. Christina loves to knit. But she’s not particularly fond of giving things away for free. So while in college, she launched a website to sell her high-end, hand-knit (ahem) stuff… and demand quickly accelerated. When she ran out of inventory over the holiday season, she realized she needed production help. So, on a whim, she turned to her Instagram followers and asked if anyone would want to join the STIK team. To her amazement, her inbox was flooded with applications within a few days. And today, a community of 30 knitters plays a central role in the company’s success. So what’s next? Although the company started small it’s now grown into a full-fledged business with a mission to share more than just high-end accessories. “We want to inspire others to pick up the craft and fall in love with it as much as we have!” You heard the lady: Get out and