Alise Crafts Her Passion Into A Lucrative Business Via Our Contests, Networking, & More

Alise Kabakoff has transformed her lifelong love of knitting, crocheting, and sewing into a thriving business, Knit Me Sew Me, where handcrafted, unique items take center stage.

With almost 60 years of experience (she began knitting as a child), Alise has honed her skills to create products as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. Every piece reflects her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality.

Unlike mass-produced goods, Alise’s creations are one-of-a-kind treasures. From her signature Lucky Ducky collectibles to custom baby blankets, head wraps, fingerless gloves, scarves, cup cozies, and lavender sachet bags, she ensures her customers receive something truly special.

Lucky Duckies: Quickly Becoming Members' Mascots

Her Lucky Duckies have become more than just a product—they're central to her networking success on the Alignable platform. 

Many Alignable members praise her for her generosity and uplifting spirit during our weekly Power Networking Group Get-Together Events, often recounting inspirational 1-on-1 Zoom sessions they’ve had with her. 

Alise is one of the most beloved regulars at these events, brightening the (virtual) room with her positive energy. 

Even on challenging days, she’s open about her struggles, which inspires the group to rally around her—with encouragement and mentorship. Several Alignable networking superstars have even adopted custom Lucky Duckies as mascots for their businesses, including Victor Felix, Steve Kent, and John Petros, Sr.

Building Connections Through Alignable

Networking has played a key role in expanding Knit Me Sew Me, with Alignable at the heart of Alise’s business journey. 

Remarkably, 30% of her sales are directly tied to relationships she’s built on the platform — a significant accomplishment for a niche, B2C business.

Beyond clients, Alise has found key collaborators and friends through Alignable. For instance, Chris Burns redesigned her website, while Jennie Dial, another Alignable connection, created her logo. 

These collaborations showcase the platform’s ability to bring like-minded professionals together to foster mutual support.

Adapting & Growing In 2024

2024 has been a year of resilience and growth for Alise. After recovering from knee replacement surgery, she rebranded her business and focused on launching a modern eCommerce website to streamline the customer experience. 

The new site eliminates the need to navigate multiple platforms, making it easier for customers to shop her unique creations.

Time management has also been key to her success, ensuring Alise can keep up with demand while balancing business operations and networking activity.

Her efforts continue to pay off. Since upgrading to a Premium Alignable membership, Alise has expanded her reach, gaining more connection requests & leveraging the platform’s tools, such as tailored analytics to drive her strategy. 

“I’m not a numbers person,” she said. “But I’ve forced myself to look at the analytics, and that’s been quite helpful.”

A Winning Streak

Alise’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. 

For three consecutive years, she has been named Alignable’s West Hills, CA Business Person of the Year, a recognition that has boosted her visibility and validated her hard work.

Reflecting on her first win, she shared, “I didn’t even know there was a contest, and people voted for me. That was wild! After that, I became a big fan of the contest and all the relationship-building activities on Alignable.”

A Community Favorite

Alise’s journey exemplifies the power of authentic relationship-building and community engagement. Through Alignable, she has transformed her passion into a profitable and fulfilling business, inspiring others along the way.

Let’s give Alise some well-deserved shout-outs in the comment section below. She’s a very positive force on Alignable, and those who know her will wholeheartedly agree.

If you’d like to connect with Alise, I’m sure she’d love to hear from you—find her profile here. 

And don’t forget to check out her new eCommerce site to order one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays and beyond.

Finally, if you want to help skyrocket your success on Alignable as Alise has & help your business to receive the attention it truly deserves, upgrade to one of Alignable's new plans.