Knit Wits

The best hand-knitted clothing

You were one of the first to join a stitch ‘n bitch, but the chardonnay proved too much for you. Soon ‘knit 1, purl 1’ became ‘knit 1, sip 1 … sip 2 … sip 3.’ So how will you achieve hand-stitched exclusivity for your little pip (short of conjuring up a knitting granny)?

Try Sue Hill Handknits for old-fashioned, beautifully knitted cardigans and shawls that are sure to become heirlooms (at these prices, they should). Or Nicola Levy at J.W.Beeton for exclusive hand-knitted sweaters with a Boho-chic edge (and Notting Hill prices). Or the fun and friendly Woolshed where funky colours and simple styling turn hand-knitted on its head.

You could always take up knitting again. (For inspiration check out Debbie Bliss patterns and yarns at John Lewis – a welcome change from the nursery department.) Who knows, if you avoid the chardonnay maybe you’ll be done in time for your first grandchild? On second thoughts, maybe it’s best to hand over the cash for the knits and keep your wits to yourself.

What Mini says:
I loved grabbing hold of the wool and watching it (and Mummy) unravel … talk about a knitter at her wit’s end.

 

Stockists
Wow Baby (52 New King’s Road, Parsons Green, SW6 4LS Tel: 0207 384 2008) stocks Susan Hill and Woolshed.
J.W. Beeton (48 – 50 Ledbury Road W11 2AJ) stocks Nicola Levy.
Woolshed is at Igloo (Islington – 300 Upper Street N1 2TU Tel: 0207 354 7300 and St Johns Wood – 80 St Johns Wood High Street NW8 7SH Tel: 0207 483 2332), Not so Big (31A Highgate High Street Highgate London Tel: 0208 340 4455), Bunka (24 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 Tel: 020 8291 4499) or buy direct from the website.

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