Contemporary Knitwear Design
Garments that evoke feelings, bridging craft and contemporary fashion.
Contemporary Knitwear Design
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The Designer
I am a knitwear designer, textile developer and maker, drawn to the journey of a product long before it becomes a garment. My work sits at the intersection of contemporary fashion, craftsmanship and product development, exploring how materials, construction and thoughtful design come together to create products with purpose and longevity.
Working across knitwear, textiles, apparel and accessories, I develop products from concept through to production, collaborating with artisans, suppliers, manufacturers and creative teams to translate ideas into wearable outcomes. I enjoy what happens after the sketch as much as the sketch itself—the material exploration, the technical problem-solving, the fittings, refinements and countless decisions that shape a product along the way.
My practice is rooted in a deep respect for materials, craftsmanship and the people behind the making process. Whether working with natural fibres, developing innovative knit structures or exploring new manufacturing techniques, I am interested in creating products that balance creativity, functionality and responsible production.
At its heart, knitwear is a conversation between fibre, hand, machine and wearer. It is a discipline that continues to challenge, surprise and inspire me, and one that has shaped how I think about design, development and the role products play in our everyday lives.
Sigita J. Kaleth
BYSANDS brand creation and launch collection, IN HARMONY, development
Where design vision meets craftsmanship AW'26.
Co-created a custom 100% merino wool raglan cardigan in collaboration with actor January Jones, developed in close partnership with an artisan knitter. The design followed a brief inspired by fishermen, 1940s knitwear, and ocean landscapes, translating personal references into a contemporary garment.
This project involved leading a collaborative process
The Knotty Ones AW’24–25 collection featuring Giedrė Dukauskaitė.
From concept to final garment. A story of female resilience and strength told through a knitwear collection unified by texture and a luxurious yarn selection. Harmonious cable and rib textures are enhanced by irregular positioning to create modern, unique patterns.
A variety of gauges is used to showcase heritage hand-knitting techniq
The Knotty Ones SS’25 collection, REBIRTH.
The collection draws inspiration from the symbolism of rebirth, echoing nature’s seasonal awakening through the organic curves and openings of seedpods—reimagined in sculptural knitwear and innovative garment construction, translating natural form and negative space into knit stitches.
The Knotty Ones AW’26 collection.
The collection captures the elemental forces of nature, distilled into fluid silhouettes and textures that move with the body. It explores layering softness with strength, ease with intention, through the use of luxurious yarns—mohair, silk, cashmere, and the finest cotton—embodying quiet strength and effortless sensuality.
BYSANDS brand creation and launch collection, IN HARMONY, development.
The vision for this collection was “woman + nature”: the harmony that exists between them and a synergetic essence that is at once strong, wild, and free. She is an untamed beauty, in tune with her senses and deeply connected to nature. Her wild yet harmonious spirit is reflected in one-of-a-kind prints and textiles, designed to
Creative Lead in a collaborative project between The Knotty Ones and Not Perfect Linen.
Design and development of the two-layer, handcrafted dress Aguonos (meaning “poppies” in English). The project was born from a shared passion for natural fibres and timeless craftsmanship, rooted in slow fashion and a mutual respect for considered design. Pairing linen’s effortless ease with The Knotty Ones’ sig
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From stitch development and yarn sourcing to product manufacturing and creative direction, I offer bespoke design and consultancy services for fashion brands, studios, and organisations working with artisans to create thoughtful, considered knitwear.