KCI DESIGN STUDIO
Where luxury knitwear design begins
Design direction, stitch engineering, and technical creation for modern cashmere brands — from first sketch to bulk-ready specification.
SIGNATURE SPECIALTIES
What we design for you
From cables and pointelles to fine-gauge essentials and intarsia artwork, our studio develops knitwear programs that balance luxury craft, price point, and production reality.
STRUCTURE
Cable engineering
Classic, twisted, sculpted, and multi-panel cables engineered from 3GG to 12GG.
OPENWORK
Pointelle & lace structures
Lightweight, openwork patterns and feminine textures for modern silhouettes.
FINE GAUGE
Fine-gauge essentials (12GG–16GG)
Refined cashmere basics with clean lines, perfect stitch definition, and soft drape.
TEXTURE
Textures & structural knits
Honeycomb, basketweave, ribs, piqué, and artisanal surfaces for elevated everyday pieces.
INTARSIA
Intarsia & artwork
Geometric layouts, graphic motifs, and colour-blocked artwork designed for precise execution.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories design
Hats, scarves, gloves, wraps, and capsule accessory programs developed around your brand story.
Design, precision, and cashmere discipline
Design is where we set the rules for every piece. Our studio combines 16+ years of knitwear development in Nepal with Italian yarn partnerships and a disciplined, production-first mindset. We treat every sketch, stitch, and specification as a long-term asset for your brand — built to be repeated, scaled, and trusted season after season.
DESIGN FLOW
A clear, editorial design workflow
We translate moodboards, sketches, and references into stitch logic, yarn selection, and bulk-ready documentation — so design and production stay fully aligned.
01 • INPUT
Creative brief
You share moodboards, references, and brand direction.
02 • DIRECTION
Mood & concept
We refine silhouettes, stories, and key merchandising focus.
03 • STRUCTURE
Yarn & stitch selection
We align yarn counts, gauges, and structures with price point and feel.
04 • SWATCH
Knit development
We build swatches and adjust tension, wash, and finish for the right hand-feel.
05 • PROTOTYPE
SMS sampling
We create prototypes and SMS in agreed yarns, gauges, and sizes.
06 • READY
Bulk-ready package
Measurements, tech packs, and grading logic are aligned for smooth production.
TECH PACK PREVIEW
From sketch to fully-fashioned specification
Every style is documented with fabric, gauge, fit, and finishing logic for smooth handover to our production floor or your in-house team.
WHO WE DESIGN FOR
Built for modern fashion brands
From emerging labels to established houses, our studio adapts to your creative direction, margin targets, and market calendar.
Emerging designers & boutique labels
Ideal for brands building their first capsules who need a structured partner from sketch to SMS.
Established brands & retailers
For teams that need stitch innovation, archive access, and precise technical support at scale.
Because cashmere requires precision — and precision begins with design.
Over 16 years of knitwear development, Italian yarn partnerships, and a living archive of 300+ stitches support every collection we build together.
Design Studio — enquiry pathway
For brand enquiries, please review how we work with partners.
This studio page is intentionally editorial and selective.
Email: info@kanchancashmere.com