Womenswear
Women's Knitwear Made in England — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 53 brands that make women's knitwear in England. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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

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
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- 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

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.

Blue Nude
Blue Nude is a colour-forward slow fashion brand, made in London.
- 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
- 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

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

Yarmouth Oilskins
Yarmouth Oilskins is a British brand with over 120 years of heritage, designing and manufacturing quality workwear in Great Yarmouth.
- Heritage
- Nautical
- Workwear
- Heritage
- Nautical
- Workwear

WAWWA
WAWWA is a Manchester clothing brand making functional, gender-inclusive everyday wear in its own UK factory. They work to a pre-order model, use organic and recycled materials, and pay the real Living Wage.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Waring Brooke
Waring Brooke creates luxurious, British-made knitwear and accessories, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style, using the finest sustainable materials.
- Classic
- Country
- Equestrian
- Classic
- Country
- Equestrian

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

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

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

Mars Knitwear
Mars Knitwear is a Leicester-based manufacturer producing high-quality knitwear since 1994. All pieces are designed, made, and inspected in-house by experts.
- Casual
- Timeless
- Casual
- Timeless

Glencroft
Glencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.
- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Ethical

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

Palava
Palava is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2015, known for its colourful, hand-drawn prints and commitment to UK manufacturing.
- Ethical
- Heritage
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Ethical
- Heritage
- Slow Fashion

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
- Quinton + Chadwick
Quinton + Chadwick
Quinton + Chadwick is a British knitwear label by design duo Jess Quinton and Jane Chadwick. They use only small British mills for high-end knitted accessories, scarves, hats and gloves.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Casual
- Contemporary

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

Glenbrae
Glenbrae is a British clothing brand making high-quality knitwear in England. Their garments use fine wool and Spirol yarn for durability and style.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Classic
- Heritage

Gloverall
Gloverall, founded in 1951, is a British heritage brand renowned for expert craftsmanship and authentic duffle coats. Discover timeless outerwear made with premium British fabrics.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Classic
- Heritage

Berties of Bay
Berties of Bay is a heritage clothing brand reviving traditional nautical styles from Yorkshire's coastline. Founded in 2016, they specialise in timeless, high-quality garments inspired by local history and craftsmanship.
- Heritage
- Nautical
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Heritage
- Nautical
- Vintage
- Genevieve Sweeney
Genevieve Sweeney
Genevieve Sweeney crafts luxury British made knitwear for women, and men.
- Timeless
Shop to visit- Timeless

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

&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

ELWIN
ELWIN is a British luxury brand crafting sustainable women's knitwear and clothing.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

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
- Woolaway Knitwear
Woolaway Knitwear
Woolaway Knitwear are proud British wool, country knitwear manufacturers based in the Midlands.
- Classic
- Country
- Classic
- Country

Izzy Lane
Izzy Lane is a pioneering British fashion brand, the first ever slaughter-free wool label, rescuing sheep from slaughter and championing ethical, traceable clothing.
- Country
- Ethical
- Vintage
- Country
- Ethical
- Vintage

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

Foxology
Foxology is a British independent clothing brand founded in 2017, promoting sustainable and ethical knitwear made in England.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

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
- 23 Foxes
23 Foxes
23 Foxes creates timeless knitwear from natural and recycled fibres — including British wool — designed and made-to-order in Leicester.
- 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
- Nattily Dressed
Nattily Dressed
Nattily Dressed offers British-made Polartec fleece gilets and quarter zips from recycled plastic bottles. Their colourful, sustainable clothing is designed and crafted in the UK for lasting quality.
- Casual
- Country
- Casual
- Country
- The Goat Company
The Goat Company
The Goat Company offers mohair socks, throws and accessories from their award-winning Angora goats on their farm in Herefordshire. They produce affordable quality mohair products in the UK, supporting British farming.
- Classic
- Country
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Colenimo
Colenimo
Colenimo is a small independent design studio and clothing shop in East London, creating timeless women's wear from high-quality natural materials.
- Classic
- Timeless
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Timeless
- Vintage
- 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.

Katie Cotmarsh
Katie Cotmarsh creates heritage knitwear using 100% traceable, organic, and regenerative wool from Great Cotmarsh Farm, crafted within 130 miles in England.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Contemporary
- Ethical

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

Oldfield Outfitters
Oldfield Outfitters, founded in 2009, crafts British-made vintage-inspired menswear and womenswear using authentic 1920s–40s patterns with a focus on quality and timeless style.
- Classic
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Vintage

Paul James
Paul James is a Leicestershire-based luxury knitwear manufacturer producing garments from 100% natural fibres. They craft timeless, ethically made knitwear in family-owned factories in England and India.

Holland Cooper
Holland Cooper is a luxury British fashion brand known for timeless style, expert craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country

Lambland
Lambland is a family-run British company established in 1961, based in Devon, that specializes in high-quality, ethically sourced sheepskin footwear, including slippers, moccasins, and boots.
- Casual
Shop to visit- Casual
- Ivy & Rigg
Ivy & Rigg
Ivy & Rigg creates handmade, sustainable knitwear in Britain using natural fibers. Discover ethical clothing crafted with care and inspired by Northumberland.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Charl Knitwear
Charl Knitwear is a British knitwear brand designed in England and crafted in England and Italy, specialising in sustainable jumpers and cardigans inspired by Norfolk Gansey heritage patterns.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

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

Cotswold Collections
Cotswold Collections, founded in 1993, is a British brand specialising in classic women's clothing and accessories, supporting heritage mills and British craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Country
- Formal
- Classic
- Country
- Formal
Shops run by brands that make women's knitwear in England
21 of the 53 brands that make women's knitwear in England have a shop you can visit: 5 in London, others in Alfreton, Bicester, Cheltenham and 16 other towns.
Alfreton
David Nieperfactory shop
Bicester
Cheltenham
Clapham
Glencroftfactory shop
Flookburgh
Oubasfactory shop
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Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonburyfactory shop
Hindolveston
Holt
Ilfracombe
Longtown
Margate
ROVE Knitwearfactory shop
Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
Much Hadham
Penzance
Carnwearfactory shop
Robin Hood's Bay
Stow-on-the-Wold
Tetbury
Whitby
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