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Carnwear 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.PremiumSlow FashionTimeless- 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.PremiumContemporaryEthical
The Croft House specialises in high quality Scottish knitwear made sustainably in Scotland. Founded in 2012, it is the first B Corp Certified wool knitwear brand in Scotland. For those who value quality, heritage and responsibility.PremiumClassicHeritageHighland
Peregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.PremiumClassicCountryHeritageOutdoor
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.PremiumVintage
David Nieper is a family-owned British fashion brand based in Derbyshire, creating stylish, comfortable clothing that flatters mature silhouettes.PremiumClassicTimeless
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.PremiumClassicHeritageTimeless
Original Blues knitwear is expertly crafted, offering a beautiful selection of flattering styles, using the softest, most comfortable and luxurious natural materials.PremiumClassicHeritageVintage
Tiffany Rose, founded in 2003, is a British maternity wear brand known for elegant, high-quality designs inspired by 1950s and 60s classics.PremiumBridalFormalMaternity
Eribé is a Scottish knitwear design house founded in 1986, known for contemporary knitwear rooted in Scottish heritage and crafted with traditional techniques.PremiumContemporaryFairisleHeritage
ELWIN is a British luxury brand crafting sustainable women's knitwear and clothing.PremiumContemporaryEthicalSlow Fashion
ROVE Knitwear, founded in 2013, is an independent British brand specialising in sustainable, long-lasting knitwear made in England using British spun wool.PremiumClassicContemporaryEthical
Green Thomas is a Scottish knitwear brand founded in 2015 by Emma Green and Alan Thomas, offering quality scarves, hats, gloves, and socks made in Scotland from wool and cashmere.PremiumContemporary
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A Brief History of British Made Cardigans
The cardigan as a garment is connected to British knitwear history. Its name is generally attributed to a British Army officer in the nineteenth century and entered menswear before becoming widely worn by women as knitwear production expanded. Knitting as a craft and industry developed in the UK well before mechanised manufacture, with regional knitmaking and textile production established in parts of England and Scotland. Advances in knitting machinery during the Industrial Revolution enabled wider domestic production of knitted garments, including items with open fronts and button closures, which evolved into the cardigan form. Traditional knitwear techniques and fabric sources in British textile regions supported the manufacture of cardigans alongside other knitted garments. Contemporary British-made cardigans draw on this context of UK knit production, combining natural fibres and established construction methods suited to layerable knit tops.