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⛵ Thursday already! What kind of week are you ha ⛵ Thursday already! What kind of week are you having? There are lots of things going on behind the scenes here - as you can see! Look forward to sharing with you very soon X #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #nauticalfashion #staycationfashion #vigourandskills #june #Britishwool #knitwear #smallbusines #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
🐏 Yesterday they were sheep shearing in the fie 🐏 Yesterday they were sheep shearing in the field across the road. ⛼ I swear the sheep knew something was about to happen - they'd been baaing all night! It must be such a relief to them in this weather to be rid of their heavy winter coats. I thought you might like to know what happens to the wool once it's been shorn... it gets taken to a wool collection depot run by British wool (they are dotted all around the British Isles) . It is then sent to be cleaned and scoured to get rid of dirt, thorns and heather and then sorted and graded - a part of the process that, to this day is still done by hand. At this point the wool looks like beautiful cotton wool and is sent to the mill to by dyed and spun into yarn. Once it becomes yarn, the wool is knitted into garments, and this is where their story becomes yours!  🐑 Every step of the process is checked, traced, and certified by British wool to ensure only the finest fibre is used and that the process meets British welfare and quality standards (some of the strictest in the world). If you'd like to support local farmers and manufacturing, make sure there is a crook mark sewn or attached to your wool knit before buying - surprisingly few clothing brands use it, so even if the label reads "spun in the UK" it does not necessarily mean they are using British wool. 🇬🇧 MUCH more information about the process and end uses can be found on the @Britishwool Instagram and FB pages... #sheepshearing #clotheswithastory #charlknits #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #Britishmanufacturing #warwickshire #slowfashion #foreverfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whatsinmyclothes
🌹June... 🌼 Don't you think that throughout 🌹June... 🌼 Don't you think that throughout this month, there's an anticipation and looking forwards towards the summer? There is a freshness about the garden coming into bloom and the days are lengthening and getting warmer. ☀️ We're nearing the longest day of the year and, once it has arrived, to me the summer seems to stand still and langour. I'm not complaining, there's still so much more to come, but the days gradually shorten and the colours soften and fade slightly. ⭐The new Middleton (pictured) and Craske knits will be arriving at about the same time as the Summer Solstice this year, so not long to wait! #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #smallbusiness #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #warwickshire #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
Breakfast with roses... #lovedclotheslast #charlk Breakfast with roses... #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #handknits #weekend #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #smallbusiness #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #warwickshire #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
Weekend ready..? I've had a super busy week and a Weekend ready..? I've had a super busy week and am looking forward to being outdoors in the sunshine 🌞🌞 #weekendwear #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #costalfashion #norfolk #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #smallbusiness #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #warwickshire #newbrand # #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
📖 I love a good story... and when I was researc 📖 I love a good story... and when I was researching stripe layouts for my new scarf designs, I was really drawn to the striped bathing tents in the evocative paintings by Philip Wilson Steer, the British Impressionist painter, and the mesmerizing recollections of life in early 20th century Britain, by Laurie Lee. 🌊 I wanted to capture the joy of arriving at the seaside that our great grandparents experienced on their long-awaited annual trips - something that I think we can particularly relate to this year when we're tentatively emerging from lock-down. 🏖 So, whilst I'm sticking with my fishermen's knits in the main, I've added a bit of seaside fun in celebration of the British summer holiday season #BritishSummerHoliday #bythesea #seaside #nauticalknits #Bretonstripes #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #costalfashion #norfolk #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #Britishmanufacturing #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
Mid week update... 💚 It's been VERY busy in th Mid week update... 💚 It's been VERY busy in the Warwickshire countryside this week! 🐏 The shearing season has begun at the alpaca farm and soon it will be the turn of the sheep, they look so weary of their shaggy wool coats in the June sunshine...  🚜 The tractors have been hard at work turning the grass into haybales and the landscape has literally changed over night. 🏕 The dawn chorus has reached new heights (as we discovered whilst camping in our new garden)! And a new baby alpaca was born on the alpaca farm at the weekend and was up on its feet the next day! 🌾 I've never before felt so aware of the seasons changing, it's a funny feeling that you can sense in the air. #babyalpacas #Britishcountryside #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #warwickshire #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
🇬🇧 British holidaying in 100% British wool.. 🇬🇧 British holidaying in 100% British wool... ⭐The Chibbles knit, worn so stylishly by @laurafantacci  of @wardrobeicons Now available to pre-order for delivery late July/early August. 🐑 From fleece to finished yarn in less then 50 miles. #staycation #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #costalfashion #vigourandskills #june #Britishwool #knitwear #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #shopindependent #investmentfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
Beach huts and stripes taken at the Lido di Venezi Beach huts and stripes taken at the Lido di Venezia, by the very talented @sissi1770, last summer. #wishiwashere #lidodiveneziabeach
🌤Monday again, and if you're like me, you'll be 🌤Monday again, and if you're like me, you'll be getting ready to reorganize yourself after the half term holiday! ⚓This is a sneak peek at one of my new nautical stripe patterns which will be available to buy this month.  🏖This particular pattern is inspired by the striped beach umbrellas and sun beds at the Lido di Venezia. When I lived near Venice, I used to visit almost every weekend and I remember a particular time when the film festival was on at the Lido and we caught the vaporetto over to watch the movie stars along the promenade. 🎬One of my favourite films of all time is "Death In Venice", directed by Luchino Visconti and adapted from the novel by Thomas Mann. I remember the wistful beach scenes and gorgeous striped clothes worn by Tadzio, the boy in the film - they look like scenes from an Impressionist painting. Whether you're back to work from a week away or this is just another Monday morning, I hope you have a great start to your week... #nauticalstripes #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #costalfashion #norfolk #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #smallbusiness #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #summerfashion #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes
⚓When you think of nautical stripes what springs ⚓When you think of nautical stripes what springs to mind? ⛵They were first worn by the French navy as uniform for their sailors back in 1858. The classic Breton has a cream or white base with a Navy blue stripe which is half as wide as the background and is knitted in fine wool. Stripes have such a fascinating history and enduring allure, so true of this vintage image of Brigitte Bardot as fresh today as when it was taken over 60 years ago! Check out the new nautical stripes on our website (link in bio) ⬆️ #nauticalstripes #brigittebardot #Bretonstripes #nauticalknitwear #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #costalfashion #norfolk #vigourandskills #June #madeinBritain #knitwear #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes
Of the sea 🌊 I've always been fascinated by th Of the sea 🌊 I've always been fascinated by the French expression "de la terroir" meaning something comes from the land or "of the land" to describe earthy flavours or smells, like herbs. 🌿 🐚 Whilst we were shooting our nautical knits last weekend, I was struck by the craggy flint rocks on the beach and the many gradations within them. I don't know if it was the light, or my subconscious selection of colours when creating the collection, but the tones were in complete harmony with the knits! #lovedclotheslast #charlknits #nauticalfashion #costalfashion #norfolk #vigourandskills #june #madeinBritain #Britishwool #knitwear #smallbusiness #Britishmanufacturing #shopsmall #warwickshire #newbrand #shopindependent #investmentfashion #slowfashion #foreverfashion #summerfashion #intuitiveliving #LookForTheShepherdsCrook #everydayactivism #whomademyclothes #whatsinmyclothes #greatbritishshoppingrevolution
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