Summer knitwear - knits and accessories for warmer weather
Lighter layers, breathable fabrics; summer knitwear and accessories for warmer weather
Beautiful colours and soft textures = summer in knitwear form. Knits to wear across the season whether for cooler spring-summer evenings or warmer summer days. And I’ve included some of my lightest scarves which you can wear almost as a necklace for a pop of colour, and my giant blanket scarves to wear as a wrap - an extra layer when the air conditioning is too fierce.
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.
A kimono style cardigan sweater with a relaxed boxy fit and soft knitted texture
A cotton-rich no wool cosy kimono cardigan sweater in a choice of bold or subtle colours. The fit is boxy and relaxed, and it’s light and comfortable to wear.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
65% cotton 35% 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
Bracelet length sleeves
Check the table for 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.
See below for more details including 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.
Women’s soft and stretchy denim cardigan jacket
Women’s soft cotton denim jacket gives you the classic look of denim without losing the comfortable cozy feel of a knitted sweater. 100% cotton denim yarn with no wool.
At a glance
Designed and handmade in Britain
100% cotton denim yarn - vegan friendly
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
Easy to wear, soft and stretchy
Available knitted in classic denim blue or charcoal denim
This yarn fades over time as you wash it and wear it, in the same way as your denim jeans or jean-jacket fades over time
Full length sleeves
Stretchy 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.
You can also find this style available knitted in cotton-silk yarn in a wider selection of colours here.
See below for more details including fibre content, garment care and FAQs.
Light loose-fitting cocoon dress or tunic; relaxed fit, one size fits large to small
The unusual cocoon silhouette has an oversized, relaxed fit which works across a range of sizes. The viscose yarn has a beautiful drape and I knit and dye them in distinctive rich colours.
At a glance
Oversize cocoon dress with a soft drape and forgiving style
Designed and handmade in Britain
One size (fits large to small - see diagram for actual size)
Knitted in viscose rich textured yarn
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
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’. And you may also like my ‘summer and warmer weather knits collection’.
See below for fibre content, garment care, and sizing notes.
A stylish and dramatic cotton and linen sleeveless layering wrap coat or waistcoat - no wool
Each wrap is wool free, and unique, with a texture which comes from knitting two carefully chosen yarns together. It’s popular as a holiday layering piece because it’s so flexible… wear over sleeved or sleeveless thinner tops for warmer days and evenings, or pop it over thicker, warmer layers to be snug and warm.
At a glance
A long swingy stylish sleeveless waistcoat or wrap coat
Designed and handmade in Britain
Deep armholes and generous sizing make it flexible and easy to layer
Check out the customer pictures on this page for ideas
You can fasten it with your favourite brooch - or with a brooch or kilt pin from my brooches collection
One size (fits medium to large, see sizing notes)
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 wool-free knits in my ‘wool-free collection’, and more size friendly knits in my ‘inclusive sizing collection’. And if you’re looking for knits for warmer weather you’ll find those here.
See below for fibre content, garment care and sizing notes.
A soft cotton/linen or pure cotton swing wrap jacket or cardigan - no wool
Designed to be flexible and easy to wear all year round with shaping emphasised by rows of decorative holes.
Product details
A flexible swing or waterfall cardigan-jacket designed to be worn in many different ways
Designed and handmade in Britain
Dress it up a little and it's a semi-formal jacket, dress it down and it's great for casual & holiday wear
One size (fits large to small)
Knitted in pure cotton or cotton-linen
Wool free - no wool at all so no itch
Washable - see garment care for full details
Free standard UK delivery on 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 wool-free knits in my ‘wool-free collection’, and more size friendly knits in my ‘inclusive sizing collection’. And if you’re looking for knits for warmer weather you’ll find those here.
See below for fibre content, garment care, and sizing notes.
Swing dresses and tunics - sleeveless, stylish, A-line and super versatile
A perfect partner for skinny jeans or leggings - or layered over thick tights and a jumper/sweater on cooler days. The subtle texture comes from two carefully selected yarns knitted together - so each one is slightly different.
At a glance
Versatile and elegant A line shape
Designed and handmade in Britain
Flattering longer length and fabulous drape (see the videos)
Options are open front (waistcoat style) or closed front (dress/tunic) - see below for more information
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
Short videos
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’.
See below for fibre content, garment care, and styling and sizing notes.
Soft luxurious shift dress/tunic, inspired by the sixties
Product details
Soft drape and forgiving style
Loose fit, put on over-the-head
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
A flattering and relaxed style - easy and comfortable to wear and great for layering. 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 sixties inspired shift dresses or tunics…
These loose fitting shift dresses are soft and easy to wear. They are knitted in 50% viscose 25% cotton 12.5% linen and 12.5% 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.
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
Easy-to-wear cocoon sweater, jumper or tunic with a subtle undulating knitted texture
Product details
Oversized loose fitting style - one size fits up to UK16/18
Wide ‘boat’ neckline
Lightweight and easy to layer (see picture)
See customer comments here or in full on my review page
See below for fibre content, garment care, sizing notes and stock info
No wool so not at all itchy
Washable - no need to dry clean - see garment care for more details
Free standard UK delivery on all full price items
For ‘sale’ items add £5.50 shipping per order (add at checkout)
Please do get in touch if you would like me to advise you on sizing and fit.
Stylish, relaxed, and light to wear with a soft texture. Layer over sleeveless, or something with sleeves when it’s cooler - either way because of the way I shape the armholes, your upper arms are covered.
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 cocoon sweaters…
These oversized sweaters or tunics are soft, light and easy to wear. They are knitted in 50% viscose 25% linen 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.