Every jumper tells a story

There’s a story to be found within every old, hand-knitted jumper. But it’s rare to find a real vintage one nowadays.

Mindful of this truth, I set out to preserve the stitches, constructions and shapes of the past by remodelling them into modern, pared back pieces so that their stories are not lost. Instead they are retold using new technologies and honest, sustainable fibres like British and Shetland wools, ready for a new generation of wearers to make their own.

My collection it rooted in the craftsmanship of the Norfolk Gansey jumpers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries which the fishermen’s wives and daughters knitted for their menfolk on circular needles using stitches with names like “seaweed”, “hailstones” and “flower pot”. Functionality, durability and an immense sense of pride in the finished jumpers were the motivation behind these pieces, as they are in my knitwear today.

The result is a timeless collection which at its core, strives to preserve our natural resources and heritage for future generations by creating knitwear to be treasured for many years to come.