Effortless Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Tencel with Gathered Sleeves
Effortless Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Tencel with Gathered Sleeves
A Mining Company approached us to develop a effortless crochet cardigan sweater for women around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Denmark and needed effortless finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Effortless Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Mining Company |
| Market | Denmark |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The crochet cardigan sweater for women was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Mining Company launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.

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