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GalinaCarrollDesigns

Original Handmade Knitwear Online with a Whimsical Twist

We’re a small studio on Long Island with a very big heart (and even bigger yarn stash). Every stitch is infused with joy, so you can wrap yourself in handmade original knitwear that’s anything but ordinary. At GalinaCarrollDesigns, we don’t just make sweaters we craft stories you can wear.

Welcome to GalinaCarrollDesigns

Welcome to GalinaCarrollDesigns, your cozy corner of the internet for handmade original knitwear online—where artisanal knitted garments meets playful charm and modern design.

Our Long Island studio create unique handcrafted sweaters and accessories that tells a story. Every stitch is infused with whimsy and warmth, producing one-of-a-kind stylish knitwear that makes everyday a little more delightful.

Handmade original knitwear

Our services

We specialize in custom sweater design for publishing companies and private clients. Whether you need fashion sketches or illustrations, swatches, finished garments or custom handwoven tapestries we bring your creative vision to life.  

From concept to final stitch, every piece is handmade in our studio. Let us knit your story into unique design. We craft custom garments that reflect your individuality and style.

 

What Makes Us Different?

Expect more than just garments! Our modern whimsical knitted accessories include:

  • Signature knitwear with built-in glove pockets (yes, really!)
  • Bestselling handmade knitted accessories like funky hats, quirky mittens and  scarves
  • One-of-a-kind fiber jewelry, crocheted and knitted with sustainable yarns
  • Unique knitting patterns so you can make your own magic at home

Every piece is created using luxurious fibers like cashmere, alpaca blends, silk/mohair, and cotton—because comfort and quality should never be compromised.

No mass production. No repetition.

Just unusual stylish knitwear designed to make every day feel a little more delightful.

For the Homebodies & Art Lovers

We don’t stop at fashion. Explore our original textile artwork collection:

  • Pure European linen shawls & silk scarves with our signature fashion illustration prints
  • Handwoven tapestries made with wool and cotton yarns to warm up any room
  • Soft subdued pastel color yarn details that bring texture and personality to your space

Browse Our Playful Handmade Knitwear Collections 

Sweaters
Hand knitted with best sourced yarn from  US and European companies capes, vests and sweaters featuring fun details, stylish shapes and cheerful vibes. Cozy essentials with personality.

Accessories
Think oversized pom poms, polka dot scarfs, jute bags and linen shawls—always bestselling designer knitwear favorites (and always changing styles). Perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

Jewelry
One of a kind fiber jewelry inspired by nature and made from sustainable yarns. From chunky crocheted beads to boiled cashmere necklaces, these pieces are wearable art.

Art
Bring a little handmade joy to your walls! Our handwoven tapestries and original textile artwork add warmth, color and heart to your home or office.

Patterns
Knit your own! Downloadable unique knitting patterns available for makers who love working with needles.

Meet the Designer

Galina Carroll is the creative mind behind the brand. With years of experience designing knitwear for fashion icons like Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Anthropologie, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch, she brings a deep understanding of craftsmanship, quality and style. GalinaCarrollDesigns, creating one-of-a-kind handmade knitwear and textile art in her Huntington, NY studio. 

Her designs have been featured in publications like Vogue Knitting, Rowan, Creative Knitting, Noro, Knit Simple, Debbie Bliss and other books and magazines.  Today, she channels her passion into her studio—making every piece as personal as it is beautiful.

The Handmade Promise

We don’t just knit.
We create original pieces of joy—made to last,  to make you smile and made just for you.

Ready to explore?
Discover unique handmade designer knitwear that transforms everyday moments into something magical 

Original Fashion illustrations by GalinaCarrollDesigns

Exhibitions & Awards

1988

Hand-Knitted Sweater Collection

Private Galleries, Berlin & Paris

1989

Live Fashion Show: “Renaissance” – Vintage-Style Knitwear 
St. Petersburg, Russia

1992

“Women & Art” – Live Fashion Show, Knitwear Collection
CASE Museum, Jersey City, NJ

2023

“Flora & Fauna: Allegories of Nature” – Handwoven Floral Tapestry
Huntington Arts Council, New York

“Interpretive Sights: Arts in Facts” – Handwoven Pendants 
Huntington Arts Council, New York

Solo Exhibition – Handwoven Tapestries, Knitwear & Fashion Illustrations
Conklin Barn, Huntington, New York

Solo Exhibition: “Reaching Hands” – Knitwear & Illustrations
Kyoto, Japan

 2024

Members Exhibition – Handwoven Tapestry: “Memories of Japan”
Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, New York

“The Evolution of Style: Wearable Art” – Hand-Knitted Dress: “Audrey”
Huntington Arts Council, New York

Members Showcase – Handwoven Tapestry: “Abstract”
Huntington Arts Council, New York

 “Illustrated History of Huntington” – Textiles Featuring Vintage Fashion
Huntington, New York

Award: Best in Fiber
Art and Music Festival Show, Setauket, New York

 2025

“Black & White” Exhibition – Hand-Knitted Black & White Set
Huntington Arts Council, New York

Members Exhibition – Handwoven Tapestry: “Clean Lines”
Huntington Arts Council, New York

“Pigments of Your Imagination” – Tapestries: “Abstract Trio”
Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, New York

Every piece tells a story. Visit our portfolio to see the designs that make our studio truly one-of-a-kind.

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