Knitting is a technique through which thread or yarn is transformed into cloth or other fine crafts. Knitted fabric consists of a series of interlocking loops called stitches. As each row progresses, a new loop is drawn through an existing one, and active stitches are held on a needle until the next loop is formed. This process eventually results in a finished product, most often a garment.
There are two common methods for knitting a sweater. Many manufacturing companies use pre-dyed cashmere yarn, but we take a more controlled approach by dyeing the yarn ourselves. This ensures consistency and precision in color, as we have developed and perfected our own exclusive color formulas. While the process of knitting a scarf is relatively simple, the creation of a sweater is far more intricate. To help you understand the depth of craftsmanship involved, we walk you through the step-by-step process of sweater production. Knitting, like weaving, is a labor-intensive art form that demands patience, experience, and skill. Although the entire workflow is complex, it can be broadly categorized into the following six stages:
Wool Collection:
Cashmere wool is derived from the undercoat of cashmere goats. Though commonly referred to as wool, cashmere is technically a type of hair, which contributes to its luxurious feel and unique characteristics compared to sheep’s wool. The fibers are collected during the spring when goats naturally shed their winter coats. They are then mechanically de-haired to separate the fine fibers from the coarser ones, ensuring superior quality.
Spinning:
Once cleaned and refined, the fibers are spun into yarn. While hand-spinning was traditionally used, it is an extremely meticulous and time-consuming process. Modern machinery allows for more efficient production, yielding yarn that is both finer and more uniform in quality.
Knitting:
Knitting is performed using manually operated knitting machines. Each part of the sweater—including sleeves, front and back panels, and the neckline—is knit separately. These components are then loosely sewn together before dyeing. Final linking of the parts is performed only after the dyeing process, using a professional linking machine to ensure flawless finishing.
Washing:
This stage is vital and carried out with great care using soft water and specially formulated soaps. These soaps include scouring agents that remove oils and any loose dye or fibers. The initial rinse lifts away oils and residues, while a second wash begins the "milling" process—gently agitating the yarn to open and soften the fibers. This step is essential to achieving the signature luxurious feel of cashmere. Over-milling, however, can irreversibly damage the fabric, making precision in this step absolutely critical.
Dyeing:
Dyeing is a highly delicate process that must be handled by experts with generations of knowledge. Improper dyeing can harden the fibers or lead to uneven color. We hand-dye our yarn and garments to ensure a rich, deep, and colorfast finish—one that resists fading, bleeding, or reacting to moisture and perspiration. The dyeing section of our process is detailed further in a separate document due to its complexity and importance.
Linking:
After dyeing, the sweater components are carefully separated and then professionally joined using a linking machine. In this process, each stitch is precisely picked onto the dial of the machine, which uses matching cashmere yarn to create a seamless linking chain. The chain ends are hand-secured to prevent unraveling. If the product is a cardigan, buttonholes are created and buttons sewn on at this stage.
Mending:
Despite our strict quality measures, occasional faults may appear. These are marked with a yellow thread and corrected during the mending phase. Skilled darning professionals meticulously repair each fault by hand, requiring both dexterity and deep knowledge of the craft.
Finishing:
Finally, the sweater is reviewed by our quality control team. If it passes inspection, it proceeds to the finishing department, where it is pressed, labeled, folded, and carefully packaged in a protective plastic bag.
This is the process we follow each time we create a piece of knitwear. It gives us immense pride and joy to know that our craftsmanship is valued and cherished by our customers.