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Charl Knitwear is putting the soul back into British Made.
A story of British heritage, manufacturing and the sea… Charl Knitwear launches its first woven collection, made in Norfolk in the original Yarmouth Oilskins factory. A long, straight road eastwards eventually leads to…
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British Knitwear Reimagined: How Charl Knitwear Combines Heritage Techniques with Modern Sustainable Design
What Makes British Wool Jumpers Ideal for Year-Round Wear? British wool is renowned for its natural resilience, insulation, and breathability—qualities that make it perfect for versatile layering. At Charl Knitwear, we use locally…
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Celebrating a very British Tradition!
Britain has always been a sea faring nation of fishermen, merchant sailors and the Royal Navy. The home of Lord Nelson (did you know he came from Norfolk?), Sir Francis Drake and Henry…
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A Coastal Collaboration
A very special collaboration with acclaimed chef and author Emily Scott. To celebrate the launch of the West spring weight Gansey knits, Emily has created two delicious new recipes using locally caught Mackerel…
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Every stitch tells a story
As part of my “Stories” series, I wanted to tell you more about the stitches in my collection. I made it my mission when founding the Charl, to preserve the stitches and stories…
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International Women’s Day 2024
One Inspirational Woman: International Women’s Day 2024 This is one date in the calendar that I always look forward to. This year for International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating the life and work of…
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Authentic. Donegal Tweed Wool
For centuries, the people of Donegal have been spinning Donegal wool to knit their own jumpers. The tradition began as a way of producing their own clothing, but it soon spread to a…
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Authentic. Shetland. Wool.
The Shetland sheep are the smallest of the British Breeds, it is said that they have Scandinavian origins, probably brought to Shetland by the Vikings over 1000 years ago. They are a small…
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Charl Shades of Autumn – Knitwear Collection
Cley-Marsh-Pools by Rachel Lockwood courtesy of Pink Foot Gallery The new season is all about colour and texture here at Charl. What I love most about knitwear is that I can create the…
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125 Mile Promise 🐑
125 mile promise on our UK made products plus an award ceremony to recognize our achievements! I’m really excited to tell you that the Charl 125 mile promise is here! I’ve been working…