Last October, we set out to test one of the core principles of our brand: unlike synthetic fibers—or even synthetically treated natural fibers—our naturally dyed wool fabrics are designed to break down quickly and safely return to their origin: the earth.

So, on October 14th, I buried a piece of fabric about two inches deep beside my garlic, snapped a photo, and crossed my fingers.

Hi there! It has been awhile since I’ve introduced myself…I am Christine and the founder (designer, maker, salesman, etc. etc) of COMMAND knitwear. Originally trained as a professional architect, I couldn’t get rid of the ‘fashion bug’ that has followed me all my life. When starting out on this new journey of creating a fashion brand, I knew I had to do it the best way possible. For me that meant many things, but primarily that…

Indigo is often recognized as a type of blue color, but the word originates from the plant that produces this iconic hue. Around the world, there are many plants which contain the molecules that create indigo blue. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're fortunate to have an ideal climate for cultivating one such plant.

So it’s 2020, I just made the decision to finally dive into the knitwear company I always dreamed of and the pandemic starts a month later. I thought that surely all I needed was six months, maybe one year to get the new business off the ground. Boy was I wrong. I had to do A LOT of soul searching and research to get to where I am today.

Hello. I am Christine, the founder of Command Knitwear. I should tell you how excited and flattered I am that you are curious about my project and thought I should start by explaining how I got here - on the brink of launching a new small-batch knitwear company out of Seattle, WA.