The silk collection
Knitwear and accessories knitted in pure silk and/or silk mixed with other fibres
Silk is probably my favourite natural fibre, it’s so much more comfortable (and less itchy) than most wool. But also it’s soft, it drapes beautifully, retains its shape well, and I can dye it in lovely colours. And its softness makes it ideal for lighter knits and accessories such as scarves.
An oversized soft knit layering sweater or jumper in silk and viscose
Hand dyed with a relaxed silhouette and understated style. Comfortable slightly boxy fit with drop shoulders and front seam.
At a glance
Women’s hand dyed sweater or jumper with a relaxed fit and gentle slouchy style
Designed and handmade in Britain
Bracelet length sleeves
One size (fits large to small - see diagram for actual size)
Knitted in hand dyed silk and viscose
No wool - so no itch
Washable - see garment care for details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
The diagram shows the actual garment measurements - so you can compare to your favourite sweater
Please get in touch if you’d 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, and more ‘size friendly’ knits in my ‘inclusive sizing’ collection.
See below for fibre content, garment care and sizing notes
Women’s oversized knit jumper with no wool - knitted in cotton and silk
Women’s oversized knit jumper or ‘boyfriend’ jumper or sweater comes in a choice of patterns and neckline colours. It’s a relaxed fit so it’s comfortable and easy to wear. No wool.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
Cotton/organic cotton 88%, silk 12%
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
One size (fits large to small - see diagram for actual size)
Black and white with choice of pattern and neckline colour
The diagram shows actual garment measurements - so you can compare to your favourite sweater
Please get in touch if you’d like my advice on sizing - I’m here to help
There is general sizing information on my size guide
Read customers’ 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, and more ‘size friendly’ knits in my ‘inclusive sizing’ collection.
See below for fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.
Oversized wrap cardigan sweater in a range of gorgeous colours and a forgiving style
An oversized wrap cardigan knitted in a soft cosy wool-silk blend with a choice of rich colours. With its oversized fit and relaxed silhouette it has become a firm favourite.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
50% merino wool, 25% silk, 25% nylon
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
An oversized wrap cardigan sweater for women
It’s soft and cosy with a lovely drape and forgiving style
Bracelet length sleeves, adjustable wrap and tie front
One size (fits large to small - see diagram for actual size)
The diagram shows the actual garment measurements - so you can compare to your favourite sweater
Please get in touch if you’d 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 size friendly knits in my ‘inclusive sizing’ collection here.
Scroll down for more details including fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.
Soft cosy wrap and tie style cardigan-jacket in a semi-fitted shape
A stylish, relaxed alternative to a formal jacket - light and soft to wear. This cardigan has become a favourite ‘work jacket’ for a number of my customers, as well as being easy to dress up or down.
At a glance
Elegant semi-fitted cardigan with wrap and tie fastening
Designed and handmade in Britain
Pull on and pull off over your head or open and close as a cardigan
Cuffs which you can fold up if you wish
Knitted in wool and silk
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Please get in touch if you’d like my advice on sizing - I’m here to help
There’s 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.
See below for fibre content, garment care and sizing notes.
Luxurious jacket-style silk cardigan in a soft drapey yarn and elegant shape
Edge to edge silk and viscose cardigan jacket in rich hand dyed colours. The silk is beautifully soft and easy to wear, easy to look after.
At a glance
The soft silk yarn in these cardigan jackets dyes and drapes beautifully, washes well and is made to last
Designed and handmade in Britain
Full length sleeves
No buttons or buttonholes - fasten with your favourite brooch or wear open
You can use the adjustable shaping at the sides of the cardigan to create a more fitted shape if you wish (see picture)
Only one remaining - deep ocean green in size medium
Knitted in silk and viscose
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Please get in touch if you’d 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 of my wool-free knits in my wool-free collection.
See below for fibre content, garment care, and sizing notes.
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.
Swing dress or tunic: sleeveless, A-line, versatile and great for layering
Product details
A wool-silk knitted swing dress in a pull on, pull off style
Versatile, flattering and great for layering
Deep armholes & neckline
Two carefully chosen complementary yarns are knitted together to achieve the subtle colour tones, and no two are ever quite alike
See below for fibre content, garment care, sizing notes and stock info
See customer comments here or in full on my review page
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Flattering to different body shapes and sizes, these tunic-dresses helpfully skim over the bits we want skimmed over! Comfortable to layer over thick jumpers/sweaters when it’s cold, because of the deep armholes and neckline. Elegant over thinner tops when it’s warmer. Wear as a tunic over trousers or leggings, or as a sweater-dress.
More about my swing dresses and waistcoats…
These women’s swing dresses have a lovely drape and are easy to wear. They are knitted in 30% merino wool 33% cotton 20% silk 17% nylon (charcoal) and 30% merino wool 33% silk 20% linen 17% nylon (all other colours).
They are fully washable and easy to look after. No need to dry clean.
See garment care for details.
Scroll down for fibre content, sizing notes and stock information.
Who can wear my wool-silk swing dresses?
these dresses are a flowy flattering style so they are good for most body shapes as they skim over the ‘lumps and bumps’(!)
they are flattering if you have an ‘apple’ body shape - that is, if you have a less defined waist, and/or perhaps a longer waist - because these dresses have longer fuller skirts
in my case I’m the classic British pear shape - narrow shoulders and wider hips - so I absolutely love wearing my swing dresses as they disguise the bits I prefer to keep hidden…
How to wear my wool-silk swing dresses?
the deep armholes and v neckline make it easy to layer these over polos and other warmer tops in autumn/winter, but also comfortable to wear over a silky blouse
wear it as a dress over a camisole
layer it over another (longer) dress
wear as a tunic over trousers, leggings, or thick tights
dress it up with jewellery and chic sandals or down with chunky sneakers or trainers
A lightweight sweater or jumper with unusual textured front detail
Product details
Designed to pull on pull off over the head
Or unlace and treat it like a cardigan, wear it open, or fasten with a brooch
If you prefer a slightly higher neck simply lace it higher
See below for fibre content, garment care, sizing notes and stock info
See customer comments here or in full on my review page
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
For ‘sale’ items add £5.50 shipping per order (add at checkout)
Each one is individually knitted in a soft and light cotton and linen blend yarn. You can layer over a camisole top, or over something thicker on cooler days. Comfortable, stylish, effortless...
I knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage domestic knitting machine at my home-studio in Surrey UK, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
More about my ripple front cardigan sweaters…
These semi-fitted cardigans are soft, light and easy to wear. The main yarn is 55% cotton 20% linen and 25% acrylic.
They are fully washable and easy to look after. No need to dry clean.
See garment care for details.
Scroll down for fibre content, sizing notes and stock information.
Ways to wear my ripple front cardigan sweaters…
you can put it on and take it off over your head like a sweater or jumper
you can take the front lace out completely and wear it open like a cardigan or jacket or fasten it with your favourite brooch
if you like a higher neck you can lace it higher
if you like a lower neck you can lace it lower
A big beautiful oversized blanket scarf or wrap; generously sized, with endless styling and wearing possibilities
This big scarf-blanket-wrap is knitted in soft cosy cotton-silk in a selection of gorgeous rich or subtle colours.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
74% cotton 20% silk 3% linen 3% viscose
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Available in a selection of colours including lime/turquoise, denim blue/olive green, charcoal/red, terracotta/sage green, lilac/sienna
One size - these bigger-than-usual scarves are approx 180cm x 68cm
Perfect as an extra layer on cool Spring and Autumn evenings or simply if you feel the cold, and recently bought as wrap for a cooler evening wedding
Knit in a soft cosy yarn combination and an intricate mosaic stitch pattern
Wearable all year round
A beautiful, unusual & really special gift for you or a friend or family member
Read customer comments below or in full on my review page
I design, knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage knitting machine in my studio in Surrey UK. It’s slow fashion, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
See below for more details including fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.
Luxurious silk scarf in soft ripple texture and gorgeous colour combinations
It’s soft and light, easy to wear and style, distinctive and different. There’s nothing ordinary about this scarf…
I hand paint my ripple scarves individually after knitting to achieve the beautiful colour graduations and combinations.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
100% pure spun silk, hand painted
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see below and garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Available in a selection of gorgeous colours
One size - approx 145cm-150cm x 20cm wide
A lightly textured knitted silk ripple stitch, slightly different on each side
Light and soft, wearable throughout the year
An unusual & really special gift - for you or someone else
Read customer comments below or in full on my review page
I design, knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage knitting machine in my studio in Surrey UK. It’s slow fashion, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
See below for more details including fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.
A softly textured scarf in beautiful colour combinations with a lovely drape
The soft bobble pattern has a bolder stitch texture on one side than the other, and I hand dye them to achieve subtle or bold colour combinations.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
50% pure spun silk 50% viscose
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 a selection of bold or subtle colours
One size: approximately 145cm-150cm x 19cm wide (size varies a little between colours)
Wearable all year round
An unusual, and really special gift for you or someone else
Read customer comments below or in full on my review page
I design, knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage knitting machine in my studio in Surrey UK. It’s slow fashion, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
Please see below for more details including fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.
Knitted triangle scarf or kerchief-bandana style scarf
These knitted triangle scarves are distinctive and elegant as well as practical and easy to wear. Choose from subtle colours to co-ordinate, or bolder colours to stand out.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
These scarves are either in 100% cotton or 60% cotton 40% silk
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Colour options for the cotton-silk scarves include rich burgundy and terracotta; deep blue and sky blue; indigo blue and navy blue; deep blue and forest green
Colour options for the 100% cotton scarves include warm red, purple-lilac, burgundy-claret, aqua-blue, aquamarine, lime, and off white-ecru.
One size - these scarves are a pull-over-the-head style
Wearable all year round
A practical and special gift - for you or someone else…
Read customer comments below or in full on my review page
I 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.
See below for more details including fibre content, garment care and FAQs
Slouchy beanie hat for women - in warm wool and luxurious silk mix
These size-adjustable cute slouchy beanie hats for women are knitted in a soft and cosy wool-silk blend in a yarn with a lovely textured fleck in the yarn.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
50% merino wool, 25% silk and 25% nylon
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Available in a selection of rich or subtle colours
One size - adjustable - in a loose slouchy fit
Size is adjustable - tighten or loosen the hat as you wish using the decorative 'running stitch'
Please get in touch if you’d like my advice on sizing - I’m here to help
A lovely gift for all ages
Read customer comments below or in full 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.
See below for more details including fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.
Light, warm fingerless gloves, mittens or wrist warmers
Product details
50% merino wool, 25% silk, 25% nylon
Washable - see garment care for full details
One size - usually for women but fit will men (more tightly)
Knitted in lovely wool and silk yarn with subtle coloured flecks in it
They have rolled edges and an opening for your thumb
Snug-fitting to begin with - they loosen slightly in wear
A stylish and practical gift for all ages
See customer comments here or in full on my review page
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Stylish and practical. Wear them in the cold when you still need to be able to use your fingers! (I wear mine indoors as well as out, as I often wear them when I’m working in my draughty office).
I knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage domestic knitting machine at my home-studio in Surrey UK, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
More about my wrist warmers or fingerless gloves…
These mittens, wrist warmers or fingerless gloves are warm and light and come in a range of colours. They are knitted in 50% merino wool 25% silk and 25% nylon. They were intended originally for women but will fit men a little more tightly. They tend to loosen in wear.
They are fully washable and easy to look after. No need to dry clean.
See garment care for details.
Warm mittens/fingerless gloves with a distinctive colour insert
Product details
Azure blue and forest green are 75% cotton, 15% silk and 10% wool
Terracotta red is 65% cotton, 25% silk and 10% wool
Bonfire red is 75% cotton and 25% silk
Easy to look after - hand wash - see garment care for full details
One size - usually for women but fit men (more tightly)
They have an opening for your thumb
I wear mine indoors sometimes too (my workroom is draughty!)
See customer comments here or in full on my review page
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Stylish, practical, handmade - keep your hands warm and still get stuff done - what more could you want? Choose from four vibrant colours each of which has a subtle and random texture, so no two pairs are ever exactly alike.
I knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage domestic knitting machine at my home-studio in Surrey UK, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
More about my wrist warmers or mittens with colourful insert…
These mittens are light and warm and come in four gorgeous colours. They are all cotton rich but the exact percentage various by colour - see above for full details.
They are fully washable and easy to look after. No need to dry clean.
See garment care for details.
Soft warm knitted hat with rolled edge and eyelet detail in the crown
Product details
50% merino wool, 25% silk and 25% nylon
Easy to look after - washable - see garment care for full details
One (women’s) size - occasionally worn by men
Wear the brim rolled up or down
Use the brooch to pin as a decoration or to tighten the hat if needed
Makes a lovely gift for all ages
See customer comments here or in full on my review page
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Light, practical and easy to wear in a number of ways; everyone wears it differently. Pin the decorative brooch where you like, on the hat or off it. The yarn is soft with a slightly tweedy texture and subtle coloured flecks.
I knit and finish my knitwear on my vintage domestic knitting machine at my home-studio in Surrey UK, so everything is handmade, finely crafted and never mass produced.
More about stripy brim knitted hats…
These hats are soft and light and come in a range of colours. They are knitted in 50% merino wool, 25% silk, 25% nylon.
They are fully washable and easy to look after. No need to dry clean.
See garment care for details.
Oversized cropped cream cardigan sweater - loose fit, light and easy to wear, no wool
A slightly cropped cream cardigan with a subtle texture.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
58% cotton, 26% silk, 16% acrylic
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Easy to wear, cosy and comfortable
Bracelet length sleeves
One size (fits large to small - see diagram for actual size)
The diagram below shows actual garment measurements so you can compare to your favourite sweater
Please get in touch if you’d 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’ here, and more size friendly knits in my ‘inclusive sizing collection’ here.
See below for more details including fibre content, garment care, and FAQs.