by Kate Knight | Nov 23, 2025 | Cashmere design, Cashmere Thoughts
5 Things I’ve Learned as a Cashmere Designer Working as a cashmere designer has taken me through studios, factories, sampling rooms, Zoom calls, and conversations with founders at every stage of growth. Cashmere is luxurious, emotional, and wonderfully complex — and...
by Kate Knight | Mar 24, 2025 | Cashmere design, Tech Packs
How Does a Sweater Tech Pack Differ from a Woven or Cut-and-Sew Tech Pack? IntroductionA well-structured tech pack is essential for ensuring clear communication between designers and manufacturers. Whether you’re working on knitwear, woven garments, or...
by Kate Knight | Nov 12, 2024 | Cashmere design
How to Start a Knitwear Brand: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting a knitwear brand can be incredibly rewarding, but like any fashion business, it requires thoughtful planning, some , and understanding the nuances of textiles and production. Here’s a practical guide to help...
by Kate Knight | Aug 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
What Does a Knitwear Designer Do?Knitwear design is a unique and essential niche within the fashion industry. While many people understand the difference between woven and knit fabrics, fewer realize the distinctions within the knitwear category itself—such as...
by Kate Knight | Feb 7, 2024 | Cashmere design, Sustainable Cashmere, Sustainable Cashmere
Recently, I asked on LinkedIn and Instagram what people would like to read in this newsletter and the answer came back definitively: tips on marketing sustainable cashmere. So I sat down and I started writing this … And then I stopped. The truth is, it has become so...
