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Help me find this Margaret Howell fair isle slipover/sweater vest/sleeveless jumper

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quickkimchi · 24/01/2021 16:50

Looking for this slipover (or whatever it's called) or something very close but can't find anything like it anywhere. Photo by @ mammaseemamma_do, hers is via Depop. Maybe I'm not using the right search terms?
Took a chance on a v-neck version but it has confirmed that the low round neck is what I want.

Help me find this Margaret Howell fair isle slipover/sweater vest/sleeveless jumper
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PBJelly · 24/01/2021 16:59

Those sort of things I see quite often in Brora, Bosie, Toast and similar shops that do ‘proper’ knitwear. Like this: www.brora.co.uk/wool-fair-isle-tank-hawthorn-mole-sls2133gh2156

Although I suspect most will be V neck might be worth having a look. There’s this one in Plumo but limited sizes. www.plumo.com/products/Hardie-fairisle-top.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy9-O94S17gIVZWHmCh0rYwBZEAQYAiABEgLW0_D_BwE

YesMeLady · 24/01/2021 17:01

I like that

YesMeLady · 24/01/2021 17:15

I think it's called a scoop neck

PBJelly · 24/01/2021 17:22

How about this Etsy seller? www.etsy.com/uk/listing/885657512/womens-hand-knitted-tank-top-100-wool

TwoDrifters2 · 24/01/2021 20:52

This is a slightly higher neck - and is a little pricey - but is this the kind of thing you’re after? www.plumo.com/products/Hardie-fairisle-top.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpMbukbm17gIVo-jtCh3XVw4LEAQYCCABEgIYBvD_BwE

BikeRunSki · 24/01/2021 20:54

I’d call that a tank top

quickkimchi · 25/01/2021 01:16

Ah, the Plumo one is the one I bought, it's bulky, stiff and scratchy so it's going back. There's just too much of it. The MH one is almost a vest, there's no bulk to it.

PB Etsy one is closer but needs a lower scoop neck. I could ask the knitters of Etsy to see if anyone would be willing to knit the one in the photo but I'm a bit hesitant to buy something if I've no idea how it will turn out so I may leave that as a last resort.

I'm still hoping to find a secret source of preloved Margaret Howell knitwear Grin

Help me find this Margaret Howell fair isle slipover/sweater vest/sleeveless jumper
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quickkimchi · 25/01/2021 01:18

I hope I don't go to all this trouble just to look like Jimmy Osmond.

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JaneJeffer · 25/01/2021 13:49

Grin try London Knitwear Gallery on Amazon

mrssmiling · 25/01/2021 14:23

Beautiful bespoke knitwear - might be worth contacting.
fairislewithmarie.com/fair_isle_knitwear_shop/

quickkimchi · 25/01/2021 14:43

Mrs an excellent suggestion (eek, pricey). She has something quite similar on her IG.

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waltzingparrot · 25/01/2021 16:04

Or the very pricey option....

www.mativentrillon.co.uk/artisans/round-neck-sleeveless

OhBabooahka · 25/01/2021 16:07

That's a tank top but dd calls them vests for some reason.

quickkimchi · 25/01/2021 17:56

Those are gorgeous parrot (and sold out! who is buying up all the £300 jumpers??) but still a bit chunky. The MH one is sort of half jumper, half vest top. The v-neck and round neck versions are out there, I can't find a version with the low scoop neck and narrow shoulder.
Thanks for the suggestions, I know this is sort of nichey.

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nowlook · 25/01/2021 18:24

This is the shape but with an odd button Confused

Help me find this Margaret Howell fair isle slipover/sweater vest/sleeveless jumper
nowlook · 25/01/2021 18:35

There are quite a lot on eBay generally. This could scratch an itch until you know if it suits you!

Help me find this Margaret Howell fair isle slipover/sweater vest/sleeveless jumper
quickkimchi · 25/01/2021 20:15

@nowlook

This is the shape but with an odd button Confused
A handy place to affix my medical device Smile
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mrssmiling · 11/02/2021 13:44

Just saw this on Ebay and remembered this thread - round necked and Fair Isle.
Boden Red Fair Isle 100% Wool Rainbow Stripe Tank Top Pullover Colourful Sz UK 14

quickkimchi · 11/02/2021 16:07

Thanks smiling, nice of you to keep me in mind Smile but doing a search with that phrase doesn't turn up a specific listing, any chance of a link?

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mrssmiling · 11/02/2021 20:20

Sorry, the link didn’t work - looks like it sold.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boden-Red-Fairisle-100-Wool-Rainbow-Stripe-Tank-Top-Pullover-Colourful-Sz-UK-14-/133662057177

User48484w · 11/02/2021 20:31

Free People? Anthropologie? Peruvian Connection?

TC4335 · 30/10/2025 12:15

I have just posted one on Vinted! I appreciate it’s been a while since you posted this

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