OUR STORY
A story woven by many hands.
From a small beginning to a shared journey in craft, our story is carried in every stitch.
Our Beginning
Their trust became our beginning.
Every journey begins with someone willing to place their faith in you. For us, that first belief came from Donal Stundun of Stunduns, Galway, who gave us our first export order. Dom Burn of The Sweater Shop followed, helping us take our next steps into the world.
Their trust gave us more than work. It gave us confidence in our craft and the courage to grow.
Thirty years later, as we knit for brands, designers and yarn companies across the world, we remember those beginnings with gratitude
About Handknit India
We started 30 years ago with the intention to provide support to women who had migrated because of militiancy in Kashmir. Many women from Kashmir knew how to knit & that is why the craft of hand knitting was chosen. But their skill level was poor. We trained them to enhance their skill level to best in the world. In no time women joined us through out North India & we grew to the network of 2000+ knitters with 30 knitting centres. Over the years we have grown into a world class hand knitting facility.
For three decades, we have manufactured and exported hand-knitted garments for international brands, designers and yarn companies.
We specialise in Aran knitting. We knit Fair Isle with ease. We work with some of the world’s best handknitting designers, develop knitting patterns and create window-display garments for yarn companies. We also develop handknitting yarns from natural fibres. And by the way, we are also very good at crochet. From interpreting a designer’s idea to ensuring consistent fit, finish and timely delivery, we bring skilled hands and careful coordination together.
We continue to manufacture and export for international clients while bringing our craft to a wider audience through Handknit India’s collections. Our commitment is to value skilled artisans, preserve their knowledge and inspire a new generation to wear and practise the craft.
Fairisle defines the class. Most fashionable & stylish to wear
Aran is the tradition that has survived many rough season
Textured natural fibre is the fashion of the future sustainability
Crochet – has survived the test of time. Can not be underestimated
Essence of Handknit India
Some stories are written in ink. Ours begin with yarn. At Handknit India, yarn turns to poetry through skilled hands that find peace in every stitch. The softening breath, the settling mind, the steady rhythm—for many of our knitters, this is a personal sadhna, patient and deeply human.
The joy of watching something beautiful take shape, the sharing of stories and the friendships formed along the way give this work its meaning. These bonds, and the care behind every piece, are the essence of Handknit India.
We are committed to the development of the craft of handknitting. for future generations. Through contemporary designs, knitting patterns and DIY kits, we invite more people to make handknitting part of their lives.
Wear the art or experience the joy of making it.
The Art of the Hand
There is an art that predates machines, and it lives entirely in the hands. Long before knitting had patterns or names, fingers already knew, without being told, how much tension a stitch needs, how a loop should fall, how yarn wants to move. At Handknit India, this is the art we protect — not the finished piece, but the hand that made it. It was made by a hand, not a machine. Every claim we make about quality begins and ends with that one fact. Through our passion for craftsmanship, creativity, and timeless design, we create handcrafted knitwear and home collections that celebrate quality, authenticity, and heritage. We are committed to preserving traditional techniques, empowering artisan communities, and crafting pieces that bring warmth, beauty, meaning into everyday life with essence of modern fashion.
Our Knitters
Our Strength
At Handknit India, work has brought us more than a livelihood. It has given us the joy of creating, sharing stories and finding comfort in one another’s company. For all of us, the love of knitting has been a wonderful stress buster—a quiet rhythm that helps everyday worries soften as something beautiful takes shape.
Our knitters have always been our strength. Their patience, dedication and pride in their craft have shaped everything we do. Over the years, we have woven friendships alongside garments, making this journey as much about belonging as it is about work.
What Guides Us
A living craft, a thoughtful future.
Our purpose is to carry the heritage of hand knitting forward with care for the craft, the maker, and the life of each piece.
Our mission
To preserve the art of hand knitting by keeping it part of everyday life, bringing traditional skill into pieces that feel relevant, useful, and personal.
Our promise
To honour the work of the hand through careful making and considered design, keeping the connection between the maker and the finished piece close.
Our Vision
To become the world’s most respected handcrafted lifestyle brand, preserving heritage, empowering artisans, and creating pieces that feel at home in contemporary life.
Our philosophy
To value the time, attention, and human touch within handmade work, creating pieces that invite a quieter and more thoughtful way of living.