Womenswear
Women's Cardigans Made in England — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 28 brands that make women's cardigans in England. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

Carnwear
SupporterCarnwear produce hand crafted and made to order knitwear, designed and made in their West Cornwall studio. Their collection features transeasonal knitted garments for men & women as well as a selection of hats, scarves and hand warmers.

Oubas
Oubas is a British knitwear brand founded in 2012 by Kate Stalker, creating timeless pieces using ethically sourced materials and supporting UK artisans. They produce knitwear in Cumbria and work with traditional mills in England.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Timeless
Factory shop- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Timeless
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Carrier Company
Carrier Company is a family-run British brand crafting sustainable clothing and equipment since 1995. Each piece is handcrafted using locally sourced materials, inspired by North Norfolk’s traditions of gardening and foraging.
- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
- Cara and the Sky
Cara and the Sky
Cara & The Sky is an independent British knitwear brand founded in 2019, specialising in colourful, sustainably-focused knits designed by founder Cara and made in the UK.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Contemporary
- Ethical

John Smedley
John Smedley is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, established in 1784. They produce high-quality knitwear with a "Made in England" tag on every garment.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
- Genevieve Sweeney
Genevieve Sweeney
Genevieve Sweeney crafts luxury British made knitwear for women, and men.
- Timeless
Shop to visit- Timeless

Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

O Pioneers
O Pioneers crafts British-made Liberty print dresses, floral designs and hand knitwear in London.
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Vintage

Vivien Of Holloway
Vivien of Holloway offers stunning 1940s and 1950s dresses and separates with authentic vintage charm.
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal

Community Clothing
Community Clothing is a British brand founded in 2016 by Patrick Grant. They produce affordable, high-quality, seasonless staples in the UK, supporting local factories and minimising waste.
- Casual
- Classic
- Ethical
- Casual
- Classic
- Ethical

Pretty kitty fashion
Pretty Kitty Fashion is a British vintage-inspired womenswear, footwear and accessories brand, creating feminine, flattering affordable pieces with a modern take on classic 1940s and 1950s style.
- Vintage
- Vintage
- Michael Ross
Michael Ross
Michael Ross is a British hand-framed knitwear brand established in 1979, crafting unique Fair Isle designs with original patterns and colourways.
- Classic
- Fairisle
- Heritage
- Classic
- Fairisle
- Heritage

Draper of Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonbury is a family-run business since 1937. They specialise in handmade sheepskin products such as boots, slippers and gloves. The company's products are made from high-quality materials.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Berk
Berk Cashmere, established in 1961, is a British family business known worldwide for understated style and finest cashmere knitwear, hand-made in Scotland by skilled artisans.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Classic
- Heritage

&Daughter
&Daughter is a British independent clothing brand rooted in family heritage and craftsmanship. Their knitwear celebrates legacy, quality, and sustainability, with pieces made to last using traditional methods and natural yarns.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

Moloh
Moloh is a luxury British fashion brand known for its distinctly British style and playful self-expression.
- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Vintage

David Nieper
David Nieper is a family-owned British fashion brand based in Derbyshire, creating stylish, comfortable clothing that flatters mature silhouettes.
- Classic
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Timeless

Ozone Clothing
Ozone Clothing is an independent British brand offering vintage-inspired 1940s/50s/60s reproduction apparel, including high-quality menswear and womenswear made and imported in the UK.
- Vintage
- Vintage

ROVE Knitwear
ROVE Knitwear, founded in 2013, is an independent British brand specialising in sustainable, long-lasting knitwear made in England using British spun wool.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Moda de la Maria
Moda de la Maria is a British independent fashion brand founded in 2019, creating timeless womenswear with a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal

ELWIN
ELWIN is a British luxury brand crafting sustainable women's knitwear and clothing.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Justine Tabak
Justine Tabak
Justine Tabak is a British clothing brand making small-batch, locally crafted womenswear in England using traditional skills and natural fabrics.
- Contemporary
- Country
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Country
- Slow Fashion

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Tom Lane
Tom Lane
Tom Lane designs and manufactures clothing, luxury socks and accessories in Britain, founded in 2015 with a focus on durable, timeless products.
- Stalf
Stalf
Stalf offers handmade clothing including Cocoon Trouser, Cocoon Jumpsuit and Flutter Blouse. Uplifting easy-wear classics, made to order in-house at The Pink Studio in Lincolnshire UK.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion

Tiffany Rose
Tiffany Rose, founded in 2003, is a British maternity wear brand known for elegant, high-quality designs inspired by 1950s and 60s classics.
- Bridal
- Formal
- Maternity
- Bridal
- Formal
- Maternity

Peregrine Clothing
Peregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage

Navy Grey
Navygrey is a British knitwear brand focused on timeless, sustainable designs. Known for its high-quality natural wool, the brand emphasizes craftsmanship, eco-conscious production, and classic elegance.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shops run by brands that make women's cardigans in England
12 of the 28 brands that make women's cardigans in England have a shop you can visit: 3 in London, others in Alfreton, Flookburgh, Glastonbury and 7 other towns.
Alfreton
David Nieperfactory shop
Flookburgh
Oubasfactory shop
Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonburyfactory shop
Holt
Margate
ROVE Knitwearfactory shop
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Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
Much Hadham
Penzance
Carnwearfactory shop
Stow-on-the-Wold
Tetbury
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?
A Brief History of British Made Cardigans
The cardigan takes its name from James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, the British Army officer who led the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava in 1854, during the Crimean War. The garment was modelled on the knitted wool waistcoat worn by British officers in that war. It began as menswear, and Coco Chanel later helped make it a staple for women with her jersey cardigan suits of the 1910s and 1920s. Knitting in Britain is much older than the cardigan. Hand knitting was well established before machines arrived, and the stocking frame, credited to William Lee of Calverton near Nottingham in 1589, began the mechanisation of the craft. Framework knitting later became a major industry in Nottingham and Leicester, and in the 1750s Jedediah Strutt's Derby rib attachment allowed ribbed fabric to be knitted by machine. British-made cardigans draw on this long knitting tradition, using natural fibres such as wool and established methods suited to a garment made for layering.


