Hello!
I'm a knitted textile designer specialising in high-end, fine gauge knitted accessories. I use a big and beautiful Italian knitting machine to create all my pieces, taking inspiration from traditional dress, geometric shapes, and the machine itself.
I use the best quality yarns, sourced from Italian and U… Read More
Hello!
I'm a knitted textile designer specialising in high-end, fine gauge knitted accessories. I use a big and beautiful Italian knitting machine to create all my pieces, taking inspiration from traditional dress, geometric shapes, and the machine itself.
I use the best quality yarns, sourced from Italian and UK mills, making each piece feel as good as it looks!
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Whilst studying for a Textile Design degree at Birmingham City University (former UCE), I found my first true love, a knitting machine! My final major project of machine knitted light coverings caught the eye of a Nottingham based swatch company, who saw my potential and hired me as a full time swatch designer.
I learned invaluable skills in stitch development and fabric design, as well as broadening my knowledge of yarns and trends. During my time at the swatch company I sold many of my pieces to high street retailers through to high end designers such as Julien McDonald, John Varvatos and Calvin Klein.
After leaving Nottingham for adventures in Liverpool, I bought my very own machine, sourced some great yarns from Italy and the UK, and started up my own little home studio.
Now in North Wales, I work as a freelancer swatch designer, selling work to retailers and designers such as Topshop and Alexander Wang, and design and make knitted accessories with collaborators such as Leon+Coco, and for my own range - Amy Lawrence Knitted Designs. Read Less
