• 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…

  • Charlknitwear - Shetland Wool

    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…

  • 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…

  • True Navy Blue

    According to local folk lore, Norfolk Ganseys were traditionally knitted in Navy Blue yarn, after a decree passed by Lord Horatio Nelson that Navy Blue should be the exact colour worn by the…

  • Into the Blue – new style

    I wanted to tell you the story behind the new Mellis cardigan knitted in GOTS certified organic cotton, the final piece of knitwear to slot into the Charl cotton collection. I’ve always been fascinated by…

  • A spotlight on stripes

    As so many of you enjoy wearing my nautical stripes, I thought you might like to take a closer look at their history and what they mean. Striped clothing first evolved in the…