Knit Shepherd

Knit Shepherd is an Auckland textile studio founded by Sarah Coxhead, a designer whose career in film, television and international hand-knitting took her around the world before she returned home to New Zealand in 2021. The studio is a small-scale prototyping lab devoted to New Zealand's natural fibres - mostly Merino, with occasional appearances from Camel down and other beautiful yarns - and to telling the stories of where they come from. Each piece blends traditional hand-knitting with digital knitting machines, and collections are often named for the landscapes that inspired them, from Taranaki to the Canterbury Plains. The result is timeless, well-crafted knitwear that feels distinctly of this place. Shop Knit Shepherd online at Tea Pea with free urban NZ shipping over $150, or come and see it in person at one of our two Wellington stores.

Where is Knit Shepherd made?
Knit Shepherd is designed and made in New Zealand, New Zealand at Sarah Coxhead's small-scale studio, using locally grown natural fibres like merino wool.

Who is behind Knit Shepherd?
Sarah Coxhead, a textile designer who worked internationally in film, television and
hand-knitting before returning to New Zealand in 2021 to set up the studio as a lab for
New Zealand's natural fibres.

What kind of pieces does Knit Shepherd make?
Timeless knitted textiles that combine hand and digital techniques - think beanies, scarves, gloves and other soft accessories in merino wool and other natural fibres, often named for New Zealand landscapes.