Agne Nazebetauskaite is a luxury knitwear and homeware designer. We totally loveeee her gorgeous knitting and handmade garments, which is mostly created with very cool chunky merino wool and makes for the perfect, snuggly, human cocoon!
Agne very kindly took the time to write us a piece about her fabulous knitting, keep reading, you’ll be ready to pick up those knitting needles in no time (we’ve got ours at the ready!)
ONA by Agne
I am a textiles and fashion designer and maker, currently residing in Northern Ireland.
I have been passionate about textiles all my life and specialise in knitting. I create knitwear and homeware collections, as well as teaching others to knit. My latest work involves arm knitting with various chunky fibres, merino and man made synthetics.
I am a big believer in slow fashion- shopping less, but buying high quality items. My work celebrates quality garments and home-ware accessories that will last you a long time, can be passed on or up-cycled into something new. I source only natural and sustainable materials, while incorporating better practices throughout the supply chain. My aim is to reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion.
About Me
- I am originally from Lithunia, but have been living in UK for almost 13 years
- I graduated from The University of Ulster in 2012 with a Degree in Business
- I have been knitting since I was 6 years old. My grandmother taught me a lot of the techniques and styles that I often use – knitting, crochet, sewing.
- Passionate about textiles, I love creating my own patters and designs, mixing techniques and teaching others.
- Knitting is a great form of relaxation for me. Knitting is my happy place.
My Brand – ONA by Agne
Ona is my grandmother’s name. I thought it would be a nice way to honour her memory, as she was the one who inspired me the most, from her I truly learned to create. She introduced me to knitting, she used to let me wreck her sewing machine, I would sit for hours and sew, asking her over and over to thread the needles, and it felt like magic.
I discovered chunky merino wool over 2 years ago and fell in love with it. I have been specialising in chunky knits ever since. I love to use traditional techniques and crafts to create modern designs and the chunky merino wool is perfect for this!
In 2016, my first autumn/winter collection “Kilpos and poms” was showed in Belfast Fashion week (Oct 2016).
WEBSITE: www.onabyagne.com
INSTAGRAM: @ona.by.agne
FACEBOOK: ONA by Agne
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