Full service knitwear development

From concept to completion, we support brands in designing thoughtful, well-made, scalable knitwear products that align with their vision.

Our Development Framework

Every project follows a clear, structured path tailored to each client’s needs. The process moves through three connected phases, each one building on the last and shaped to fit your brand’s priorities and timeline.

Concept to Tech Pack

Sourcing to Sampling

Production Managment

From concept through production oversight, every phase is built to protect your investment and strengthen your brand’s internal capability.

The Process

  • Phase 01. Concept to Tech Pack

    We translate your creative direction into detailed, vendor-ready documentation. including 3D design. mockup,or flat sketch, construction notes, and an initial bill of materials.


    When It’s Right for You: You have a product idea or inspiration but need it developed into a technical foundation.

  • Phase 02. Sourcing to Sampling

    We collaborate with vendors to source yarns and trims, manage prototypes and sample revisions, and refine fit and construction.


    When It’s Right for You: You’ve approved your tech pack and are ready to move into sampling.

  • Phase 03. Production Management

    Oversee the entire bulk production process, including vendor coordination, fit approvals, and quality control to ensure a seamless experience.

    When It’s Right for You: You’ve approved your sample and are preparing for bulk production.

Investment

Starting at $1,200 per style (Phase 1).
Each phase is scoped individually during discovery and customized to your product, volume, and involvement level.

Why Work With Chernandez Studio?

  • Deep Knitwear Expertise

  • Clear, documented communication

  • Seamless vendor collaboration

  • Scalable, phase-based process

Some clients come to us with an early concept and need end-to-end guidance. Others already have internal teams and rely on us for specialized knitwear support. Either way, you’ll get the same structured process, deep technical expertise, and transparent communication.

Not Ready to Start Yet?

Download the Knitwear Development Roadmap. a free overview of how concepts evolve into finished knitwear. Understand typical timelines, decision points, and what to prepare before reaching out.

  • "Cristina is not only incredibly creative but also practical, reliable and extremely efficient. Without question, she’s my go-to designer! Highly recommended."

    Josh Gelder, The Fision

  • "Cristina Hernandez is insightful, polished, and deeply knowledgeable— She led a workshop for our freelancers members on the “Essentials of Apparel Development” that covered the whole process from design to execution. Cristina brought a level of professionalism to the topic of apparel entrepreneurship that exceeded expectations. Their talk offered our members a valuable mix of practical strategy and operational know-how."

    - Jalen Vasquez, Freelancers Hub Director, Freelancer’s Union

  • "Cristina was amazing. She walked me through the process from cad to manufacturing. Her all around knowledge of fashion design was a wonderful assistance to me and I was able to rely on her with any questions and/or direction I wanted to take. As someone with a background in fashion but not in the design and production of garments, she was a treasure to work with."

    Eric Dorfman, Upside Down Yogi

  • "Cristina was amazing to work with and explained many of the steps to me that were completely new as someone from outside the industry. I highly recommend her work!"

    Matt M., Monochrome

  • "Cristina is a pleasure to work with for sampling or local production runs. She's reliable, communicative and always does quality work with quick turn around times."

    Georgia, Love Thanks

  • "Cristina was such a strong part of our Lunch and Learn Knitwear panel. Her industry experience came through in everything she shared! What really stood out was how approachable and passionate she was; she has a gift for breaking things down and making knitwear feel accessible, even for people new to it."

    - Courtney Osborn Director, C.O. Connections

Built for Brands Who Are Growing Thoughtfully

Start small. Start right.

Build something that lasts.

Many of our clients are expanding into knitwear for the first time. They’re looking for expert guidance and a process that’s flexible, clear, and built for where they are now.

That’s where we come in.

We specialize in helping brands start small, start right, and grow with confidence. Our process is collaborative and grounded in deep technical knowledge, from strategy through production. We focus on what works best for your product, your timeline, and your goals, not a one-size-fits-all model.

Clients often return season after season, relying on us for ongoing development, education, and partnership as their collection evolves.