Thanks, Macybaby. yes it does have the hole for the knee control. the bracket is there. they had it turned around. There are brackets to hold the knee bar inside the cover. I haven't cleaned it or anything yet. I am anxiously waiting for DH to get busy on the addition. has the porch off and cleaned up--don't know if anything else will get done this fall as the snow will soon be flying and I am temp off work due to the govt shutdown.