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Blog posts about anything and everything to do with designing, making, choosing, buying, and looking after beautiful handmade knitwear and bespoke gifts
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Slow fashion: the case for slow fashion and dressing for the planet
On the blog - Slow fashion: the case for slow fashion and dressing for the planet. What is 'bad' about fast, disposable fashion? Why should I care about ethical and sustainable fashion? And much more...#slowfashion #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #womensknitwear www.susanholtonknitwear.com
How to wear a big scarf
On the blog - How to wear a big scarf - especially if you want to wear it all year round? It can be an extra layer of warmth whenever you need it, and a touch of chic all year round. A blanket scarf can be styled to suit a casual brunch, an over-air-conditioned office, date night, or building snowmen. So here are 5 ways to try. #blanketscarf #knitwear #bigscarf #womensknitwear www.susanholtonknitwear.com
The new ‘Make do and mend’: a creative, sustainable way to repair and renew knitwear
On the blog - Visible mending; how to renew and upcycle your damaged knitwear. How can I repair moth holes? What can I do with my damaged knits? What is visible mending? And much more... #visiblemending #moth #repair #upcycle #womensknitwear www.susanholtonknitwear.com
Unique, handmade gift wrapping ideas: 8 eco-friendly, creative easy ways to wrap
Unique, handmade, gift wrapping ideas that are also creative and eco-friendly, for you to use as alternatives to bought wrapping paper which is difficult to recycle in the UK. Stylish, fun and sustainable DIY ways to wrap your gifts for family and friends. #sustainable #eco #friendly #DIY #Christmas #gift #wrapping #wrap #ideas Read more at https://www.susanholtonknitwear.com
5 tips to help you wear woollen knits: how do I make my wool sweater less itchy?
On the blog - Why does wool itch? How can I make it more wearable? Woollen knitwear is lovely to wear, so it is frustrating if you can’t wear your favourite wool jumper or sweater because it makes you itch. So here are ways to make your British wool knitwear less itchy. And also some suggestions for lovely but less itchy options. #wool #knitwear #womens #womensknitwear www.susanholtonknitwear.com
Moth prevention – What you need to know to stop moths attacking your luxury knitwear
Moth prevention - seven tips to stop the moths from eating your clothes and get rid of them for good
Clothes moths are with us in ever increasing numbers. So here is what you need to know to stop clothes moth larvae eating your knitted clothes and leaving gaping holes in your favourite luxury knitwear. How to get rid of the moths and how to stop them from coming back www.susanholtonknitwear.com
6 colours and the emotions they evoke - how to choose colours to wear which make you look + feel great
Colour is one of the main influences when you choose new knitwear or a new garment to wear. Your choice isn’t just based on ‘I like blue’ or ‘I don’t like green’, it is also influenced by how you feel on the day. Some colours help you feel confident and positive; others are soft and soothing. Clothing colours also influence how others see you. check out this blog post for more on the personality and emotions evoked by different colours. www.susanholtonknitwear.com
Posting items and your safety during the covid:19 epidemic
On the blog - How to stay safe when receiving parcels in the mail? The current corona virus/Covid-19 epidemic presents many challenges - one of these is how you can stay safe when you receive parcels in the post or by courier. This short post is intended to give you some straightforward advice and reassurance to help you stay safe when receiving parcels. #parcels #knitwear #womensknitwear www.susanholtonknitwear.com
Wondering how to dress your age (or not!)? British knitwear designer Susan Holton shares some thoughts...
‘Women are tired of being told to shrink and conform or "normalise" themselves once they hit 40’. We should all have fun with our clothing choices irrespective of age. But if flamboyant isn't for you, that's fine too. I don't advocate less is more because of your age, only if it is your choice. So here’s my guide to how to dress your age (or not!) and always feel fabulous. #howto #dressyourage #women #knitwear www.susanholtonknitwear.com
How to choose and buy knitwear (online) which will actually fit you
Buying online gives you access to all the knitwear in the world from your keyboard, in every size and colour. But you can't try it on before you buy, so it's especially important to know your real measurements. So here is how to measure, choose and buy the right size clothes when you are shopping online. So you get the right size. First time. #measuring #sizing www.susanholtonknitwear.com