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The Knitwear Appreciation Society. Help me find some good knits

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Ifyadontaskyoudontget · 06/10/2023 22:13

Hello MNs style and beauty section - long time lurker here.
I am a massive knitwear fan - mostly jumpers and some cardigans, also a love for Welsh wool coats.
last year I bought a Jamieson of Shetland cardigan and loved it. Help me with some suggestions of lovely knits you’ve seen! or inspire me with some lovely knits you already have 🤞🏻🐑I’m itching to add to my collection this year!

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bingohandjob · 07/10/2023 06:30

I've posted this before but Finisterre are my favourite - I buy in their very good (regular) half price sales or second hand https://finisterre.com/collections/womens-knitwear and having been a few times to Iceland I have a few items from here, https://www.handknitted.is/ (though I did have to stand there and try lots on to get right fit and style but there are plenty of similar on eBay). I have a lovely Brora Fair Isle style jumper, too - this is much more if a lighter weight than the Icelandic ones. I live in my woolies come the cold weather . Love them.

Wool Jumpers for Women | Winter Jumpers & Thick Cardigans | Finisterre

Women's premium knitwear, including Merino Wool jumpers, oversized cardigans, thick-knit roll-necks and more... welcome to the home of sustainable knits.

https://finisterre.com/collections/womens-knitwear

Ifyadontaskyoudontget · 07/10/2023 09:34

Wow thanks @bingohandjob those Icelandic knits are beautiful.
I'm also a fan of fairisle jumpers! I found Eribes cropped one lovely ☺️

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EllaPaella · 07/10/2023 09:47

I also love Finisterre but my favourite fairilse jumper is from Eribe https://www.eribe.com
I have the Westray and it's beautiful.

AnnaMagnani · 07/10/2023 10:11

If your budget is unlimited then Johnsons of Elgin.

I bought one for my DM second hand on eBay and the quality is amazing.

bingohandjob · 07/10/2023 12:47

EllaPaella · 07/10/2023 09:47

I also love Finisterre but my favourite fairilse jumper is from Eribe https://www.eribe.com
I have the Westray and it's beautiful.

They are beautiful!

Bellazz · 07/10/2023 22:48

too am a lifelong love of fair isle knits and Shetland knitwear. I have a Fair Isle Yoke cardi from Jamieson's and it feels so good when I wear it.

Have a look here
shetlandwoollen.co
And
nielanell.com/

caramond · 07/10/2023 23:34

They are pricey but I got a cardigan from Izzy Lane this autumn and it's exquisite. Their knits are made from the wool of their rescued sheep so are very ethical, too. The owner, Isobel, responded to my email enquiry herself and sent a lovely handwritten note in the parcel so top marks for customer service!

I've also got two beautiful jumpers from Oubas and am waiting to see a cardigan they recently featured in an Instagram post as an upcoming release.

caramond · 07/10/2023 23:36

EllaPaella · 07/10/2023 09:47

I also love Finisterre but my favourite fairilse jumper is from Eribe https://www.eribe.com
I have the Westray and it's beautiful.

How is the Eribe sizing? They look a little snug in the photos. That's been the only reason I haven't bought from them yet.

Ifyadontaskyoudontget · 08/10/2023 08:23

caramond · 07/10/2023 23:36

How is the Eribe sizing? They look a little snug in the photos. That's been the only reason I haven't bought from them yet.

I think the sizing is a little snug - I have the westbray jumper in a 12 and it’s on the smaller size. I’d size up personally 🐑

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EllaPaella · 08/10/2023 09:02

I didn't size up and was fine but admittedly I do like my jumpers to be a neat fit.

caramond · 08/10/2023 11:27

For Aran fans, I recently got a jumper from this Irish store and they're currently even cheaper. I love mine and the price is amazing considering lots of shops have acrylic jumpers for twice that price now. skelliggiftstore.com/en-gb/products/inis-mor-aran-moss-sweater

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