About French Knot
An embellished beginning.
FOUNDER & DESIGNER
Lindsay Mason
Lindsay Mason started French Knot after working in the fashion industry for seven years. She was laid off from her job as a Knitwear Designer and moved back home with the goal of starting her own business. With little money to start and support from family and friends, Lindsay established French Knot in 2012 out of a small office in her dad’s barn.
While working in the fashion industry, Lindsay had the opportunity to work with many different countries, but her heart always returned to the women of Nepal. The quality and workmanship of the women artisans were unlike anything she had encountered, and she knew that working with them would be essential to the quality and beauty of French Knot’s winter accessories.
French Knot sold over 12,000 pieces at their first tradeshow and shipped all their orders out of the family barn with the help of Lindsay’s Grammy and friends. Major retailers began taking notice of French Knot from the very beginning. French Knot products are now sold at Bloomingdales, Anthropologie, Free People, Nordstrom, Uncommon Goods, and over 400 other retailers across the US.
65,000 +
PIECES SOLD IN 2021
1,000 +
ARTISANS IN NEPAL
HANDMADE WITH LOVE
Hand-Knit in Nepal
A thread of wool weaves French Knot and more than 1,000 Nepalese artisans together. The people of Nepal are so special to Lindsay and make up a very meaningful part of her life and her livelihood.
In 2013, Lindsay made her first visit to the country where her designs take shape, ensuring fair trade principles and taking in firsthand the knitters’ level of artistry and pride. These skilled artisans have mastered embroidery and two-needle hand knitting to execute Lindsay's original design and vision in every accessory.
OUR CORE VALUES
A Blend of Artistry and Ethics
Lindsay believes that responsible sourcing and handcrafting can create beautiful products that not only endure, but also celebrate talented women artisans, time-honored craftsmanship, and sustainable practices.
French Knot follows fair trade principles and pays the artisans a living wage. Some women choose to knit from their homes while they care for their families, and others prefer to work together in knitting circles.
Quality is an important measure at French Knot. Winter accessories are sourced from 100% lambswool and high-end mohair to ensure every piece is velvety soft and enduring. The wool is then spun and dyed by hand, a traditional process that produces little to no emissions - emphasizing both lasting quality and social responsibility.