Kate Jones

Kate Jones is a textile designer creating luxuriously tactile and unique accessories and homewares by hand in her studio in Margate, Kent. It is her aim to combine natural ethical yarns and sustainable techniques with the concept of slow design and a modern aesthetic, carefully crafted to compliment contemporary living.

With a commitment to quality, value, sustainability and zero waste, each unique design is individually crafted to stand the test of time, with minimal impact on the planet. Using carefully selected 100% natural yarns she uses hand-powered vintage knitting machinery to create each piece, before it is hand-sewn, hand-washed then naturally air-dried outdoors before being hand-finished with care.

Kate’s work is designed and crafted to be characterful, luxuriously textured and tactile, providing a timeless, long-lasting quality, with meticulous attention to detail, a strong sense of design and a colour palette inspired by the natural and organic forms of the Kent coastline where she lives.

Following a Knitwear Degree at Nottingham Trent, she set up her own business soon after graduating and gained invaluable experience, knowledge and expertise over many years designing and creating women’s luxury knitwear and accessories in her Clerkenwell studio. Her designs were sold through select boutiques whilst also providing a highly successful commission service to her many customers, selling her work throughout North America, Europe and Japan.

Over ten years ago she relocated from London to the Kent coast, where the incredible natural light, raw coastal textures and ever-changing sky and seascape provide a rich source of inspiration for her creative practice. Daily walks in this visually rich environment have been the catalyst to experiment, explore and create a wide range of knitted textiles inspired by nature.