We’re thrilled to reveal the our new collection ‘The Best of British’, featuring celebrated British knitwear designers Amanda Crawford, Jennie Atkinson, Sarah Hatton, Georgia Farrell, Brandon Mably, Sasha Kagan, Francesca Hughes and Ann Kingstone. Inspired by all things British from architecture and rolling landscapes to good old British sweets, the Best of British collection is chock full of patterns you’ll be longing to cast on!
Designed by: Ann Kingstone
Birds gently dance around the yoke of this classic jumper by Ann Kingstone. The Beatrix Jumper was inspired by the classic William Morris design ‘The Strawberry Thief’.
Designed by: Jennie Atkinson
Is it a coat? Is it a cardigan? Can it be both? Jennie Atkinson’s clever design makes it perfect to wear buttoned, unbuttoned, as a jacket or under a winter coat. In short, Bathsheba will be your best friend.
Designed by: Sarah Hatton
Prolific designer Sarah Hatton says she lives in cardigans – and the divine Camilla Cardigan is destined to be a favourite in any wardrobe. The cabled yoke is knitted first, then stitches picked up to knit downwards.
Designed by: Sasha Kagan
For those of you waiting for a new Sasha Kagan design, the wait is over! Get ready for a fabulous mixture of individual instarsia cats and dogs dancing through leaves and giant cables to thrill you from cast on to cast off!
Designed by: Georgia Farrell
Tessellating triangles are featured in Georgia Farrell’s geometric accessory set, a signature motif created entirely using knits and purls, making this set a great project for an adventurous beginner.
Designed by: Sasha Kagan
The Silvia cardigan is a classic cardigan with acres of character, individual intarsia leaves in Cherry, London Bus, Marmalade,Toffee and Olive shades bloom against a background of Black, with dropped shoulders, horizontal pockets and a neat mandarin collar.
Designed by: Francesca Hughes
Fun, fun, fun is the theme for this fabulous, fizzing knit. A riot of colours working together to form deep stripes, inspired, Francesca Hughes tells us, by the old fashioned sweet, the gobstopper. Layer upon layer of colour, and you never know what you’re going to get next!
Designed by: Amanda Crawford
Knitted in deliciously soft Plume, Amanda Crawford’s Bethany Shawl was inspired by workings of old-fashioned beehives using the glorious horseshoe lace stitch.
Designed by: Sarah Hatton
Fair Isle sweaters knitted in the round can be daunting – so Sarah Hatton has designed a sweater for those new to Fair Isle working with two colours: classic geometric motifs throughout the yoke that bring the tweed of Willow & Lark Woodland to life, and rich two-colour ribs that make a standout statement.
Designed by: Amanda Crawford
A tie-cardigan is a timeless piece, and this elegant v-neck cardigan with side ties was created by Amanda Crawford, inspired by fern fronds and seed pods. If you love dainty lace stitches and textural ruffles, this is a classic cardigan for you.
Designed by: Francesca Hughes
A fabulous concoction of colour designed to reflect light and shadow, inspired by those photography fans who just can’t stop snapping! This classic box cardi is full of zest and fun. Slip stitches and garter stitch give depth, with accent colours peeping through matching the button band and cuffs!
Designed by: Jennie Atkinson
Fans of vintage style will be thrilled with Jennie Atkinson’s Tessa cardigan – nipped in at the waist with rich textured cluster stitch, ‘English tailored’ shoulder seams and a sophisticated tie at the neck, Tessa is perfect for smart outings and afternoon tea – but just as at home with jeans or over a summer dress!
Designed by: Georgia Farrell
Georgia Farrell’s accessories are quick knits, using two colours, playing beautifullly with purl bumps in the accent colour, giving you the chance to choose your own colour scheme. These classics are perfect for a wintery walk, but smart enough for the commute to work!
Designed by: Brandon Mably
Brandon Mably’s Zara Kimono is a dream for any body shape! The classic kimono shape flatters everybody, enhanced by a clutch of muted shades reminiscent of marquetry flooring – timeless, elegant, ready for anything!
Designed by: Ann Kingstone
Luminous golds and shiny reds are the hues of the climbing ivy that characterise the faces of the stone houses in Ann Kingstone’s Yorkshire. They inspired the charted design and jewel-like colour scheme that she created for the Odette Scarf.
Designed by: Amanda Crawford
Claire Shawl is a delicate lace rectangular shawl that takes its inspiration from woodland streams and the gentle flow of water tumbling on its way through the gentle English landscape. The 10 row lace repeat is edged with delicate ruffles at both ends, creating an elegant shawl to swirl around your shoulders.