The Making of a Matthabel Sweater: From Concept to Closet

Have you ever wondered how your favorite Matthabel sweater came to be? Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you the journey of our knitwear from the first spark of an idea to the cozy piece in your hands.

It Starts With Inspiration

Every Matthabel piece begins with inspiration from our Alaskan surroundings. Maybe it’s the soft blue of a glacier, the warm browns of forest trails, or the gentle curves of mountain peaks. Our design team takes walks around Anchorage, snapping photos and collecting natural items that spark ideas.

Sketching Our Vision

With inspiration in hand, we sit down with pencil and paper. We draw different styles, necklines, and details. Some designs get tossed aside, while others make us excited. The best ones move forward to the next step.

Choosing the Perfect Yarn

This might be the most important part! We touch, stretch, and test dozens of yarn samples. We’re looking for:

• Softness against skin
• Durability for everyday wear
• The right weight for the design
• Colors that bring our vision to life

Creating the Pattern

Our skilled pattern makers turn the sketch into a technical blueprint. They calculate exactly how many stitches are needed and where each curve should fall. It’s like creating a map that will guide the making of your sweater.

The First Sample

Next comes our favorite day – when we see the design come to life! Our first sample gets knitted according to the pattern. When it’s done, our whole team tries it on, checking:

• Does it fit well on different bodies?
• Is it comfortable to move in?
• Does it look like our vision?

Making It Better

Rarely is the first sample perfect. We might adjust the sleeve length, loosen the neckline, or deepen a pocket. These small changes make a big difference in how you’ll feel wearing your sweater.

Final Approval

After tweaks and testing, we create a final sample. When everyone gives a thumbs-up, it’s ready for production.

Careful Production

Our production partners carefully knit each piece according to our exact specifications. We don’t rush this step – quality takes time.

Quality Checks

Before any sweater leaves for your closet, we check every inch. We look at seams, test buttons, and make sure everything meets our standards. If something isn’t right, it doesn’t ship.

The Journey to You

Finally, your Matthabel sweater is carefully folded, packaged in our minimal, eco-friendly wrapping, and sent to your door from our Anchorage shop.

When you pull on your Matthabel sweater, know that it carries the care of many hands and the beauty of Alaska. It’s not just clothing – it’s a piece of our story, made for your story.

What’s your favorite Matthabel piece? We’d love to hear in the comments below!