Model wears handmade knitted cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'indigo blue'
Model wears handmade knitted charcoal denim zig zag rib cardigan
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'rich red' colourway
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'bright blue' colourway
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'dark navy' colourway
Model wears semi-fitted cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'indigo blue'
Model wears handmade blue denim zig zag rib cardigan
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'sage' colourway
Model wears handmade knitted cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'indigo blue'
Model wears handmade knitted charcoal denim zig zag rib cardigan
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'rich red' colourway
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'bright blue' colourway
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'dark navy' colourway
Model wears semi-fitted cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'indigo blue'
Model wears handmade blue denim zig zag rib cardigan
Close up showing cotton/silk zig zag rib cardigan in 'sage' colourway

Women's cotton silk cardigan-jacket - no wool

£155.00
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An easy-to-wear cardigan jacket in a stretchy textured knit and semi-fitted style

Women’s easy to wear, soft textured rib stitch cardigan jacket in cotton-silk.

At a glance

  • Designed and handmade in Britain

  • 60% cotton 40% silk

  • Wool free - no wool at all so no itch

  • Washable - see garment care for details

  • Free standard UK delivery on all full price items

  • Available in rich red, bright blue and indigo blue

  • Full length sleeves

  • Semi-fitted style

  • No buttons or buttonholes (wear it open or fasten with your favourite brooch)

  • Shown here with some of my handmade brooches and kilt pins (optional - not included). See options here…

  • Please get in touch if you would like my advice on sizing - I’m here to help

  • There is general sizing information on my size guide

  • Read customer comments below and on my review page

I design, knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage knitting machine at my studio in Surrey UK. It’s slow fashion, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.

You’ll find more wool free knits in my ‘wool free' collection.

I also have this style available knitted in cotton denim in classic blue or charcoal, which you can see here.

See below for fibre content, garment care and FAQs.

An easy-to-wear cardigan jacket in a stretchy textured knit and semi-fitted style

Women’s easy to wear, soft textured rib stitch cardigan jacket in cotton-silk.

At a glance

  • Designed and handmade in Britain

  • 60% cotton 40% silk

  • Wool free - no wool at all so no itch

  • Washable - see garment care for details

  • Free standard UK delivery on all full price items

  • Available in rich red, bright blue and indigo blue

  • Full length sleeves

  • Semi-fitted style

  • No buttons or buttonholes (wear it open or fasten with your favourite brooch)

  • Shown here with some of my handmade brooches and kilt pins (optional - not included). See options here…

  • Please get in touch if you would like my advice on sizing - I’m here to help

  • There is general sizing information on my size guide

  • Read customer comments below and on my review page

I design, knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage knitting machine at my studio in Surrey UK. It’s slow fashion, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.

You’ll find more wool free knits in my ‘wool free' collection.

I also have this style available knitted in cotton denim in classic blue or charcoal, which you can see here.

See below for fibre content, garment care and FAQs.

More about my zig zag cardigan jackets…

All of the models are wearing size medium.

The model in the first picture is approx 5’ 6” tall and UK 10. The older model, and the model in the final picture, are both bust approx 100cm/39.5in and 5’5”.

You are welcome to get in touch with me for sizing advice. I’m always happy to help.

These cardigans are soft and easy to wear, easy to layer. They are washable. No need to dry clean. See garment care for details.

Fasten high or low to suit your body shape with a kilt pin or brooch. If you prefer, wear it open without the kilt pin, or fasten it with your favourite brooch. No buttons or button holes.

  • Knitted clothes and accessories are probably the perfect example of ‘slow fashion’. I believe that we should choose the clothing we buy carefully, select items which will last, ideally keep them for years, and know how to look after each piece.

    And because I knit only very small quantities of each piece, wastage is reduced, and production is more sustainable. Nothing is made in the far east, everything is handmade in Britain, slowly and carefully, and made to last.

    I’m delighted to say that some of my customers are still wearing knits they bought from me 20 years ago.

  • Delivery/shipping to UK mainland is currently free for full price items. If your item is in stock I usually dispatch in 2-3 days of receiving your order. Delivery within the UK usually takes 3-5 days from dispatch. Worldwide delivery takes longer than delivery within the UK. You can find more detailed information on my shipping/delivery/returns page.

    Destinations outside the UK add the cost of shipping at checkout. For some destinations customs duties and other tariffs may be added before or after delivery. This is not under my control and these costs cannot be refunded under any circumstances. You can find details on all of the above on my delivery/shipping/returns page. Or please get in touch with me - I’m always happy to help.

  • These cardigans are knit in 60% cotton 40% silk.

  • These cardigans fit a range of sizes from approx UK 10 to approx UK 16.

  • I recommend that you hand wash in tepid water (not hot) using a gentle non-biological washing powder/cleanser. Rinse thoroughly.

    As an alternative to hand washing, if your washing machine has a reliable delicate/gentle programme you can use this to wash your cardigan at a low temperature using a gentle non-biological cleanser. Pop it in a laundry bag or pillow slip if you are washing it with other items so nothing can catch on it to damage it.

    To dry your cardigan you can spin it on a slower speed and/or roll or squeeze it gently in a towel to remove most of the water.

    Lay it flat (eg on a towel) to dry fully. If needed you can gently ease it into shape and size while it’s still damp. And also if needed you can pat the edges into shape.

    You can read more general garment care information here. Or ask me - I’m always happy to help.

  • No - definitely not. Please wash it, don’t dry clean it.

  • Yes, it’s fully washable. Please see ‘how to look after your cardigan-sweater’ above and ‘garment care’ for full details.

  • No, I’m afraid it’s not suitable for vegans as it contains silk.

  • No. It’s totally wool-free so it’s not at all itchy.

  • If you wish you are welcome to add one of my beautiful gift boxes tied with with a ribbon of your choice to your order. If it helps, I can even send your order directly to the recipient with a gift message from you (for when you’ve run out of time).