Knitwear designer, maker and lecturer Kandy Diamond’s brand ‘Knit and Destroy’ was launched in 2006. Her knitted products aim to “challenge cultural preconceptions by offering alternative representation of knitting”. We caught up with Kandy to learn more about her brand and creative processes.

After graduating from UMIST, now The University of Manchester, with a BSc in Textile Design and Design management with Industrial Experience, Kandy gained experience within design offices. “A design office environment wasn’t for me; that experience definitely spurred me on to do my own thing. We also learned about business as part of the degree, setting up a small business as part of our final year module. I think this really helped me to start my own brand on leaving university.” Kandy set up ‘Knit and Destroy’ in a bid to make crafted, designer made pieces accessible and affordable, whilst focussing on her own creative pursuits.

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