Woolly jumpers

I buy 1 cashmere jumper a year, I only hand wash using Euclan it’s a no rinse wool shampoo.
It leaves wool feeling so soft and smelling great, it also has anti moth properties.
I also use a “wool comb” to remove any bobbles.
I have many old jumpers they all look in excellent condition.

woolovers have definitely upped their game.They went through a phase of cheaper, thinner, tighter, shorter and became a bit like marks as in quality went right down but they pulled out the stops and did a re-think. Kudos to woolovers, their quality is very good now, their designs are much better, the fact that they use natural materials is to be applauded. If only marks had done the same

Woolovers started by being sold on market stalls, it has been a long haul for them but the company realised that . customers want quality that lasts. So yes, I bought 2 jumpers yesterday

Patra silk is another company that is upping their game, I have a silk ribbed jumper from them, as well as silk vests. Lovely quality

Re cost: I knit garments for me, if I spin a natural mix first of eg merino/silk/cashmere, it might cost me £45 for a short sleeved jumper weight. If I make a quality cardigan from eg john arbon devonia yarn, it could well cost me £60 to make.

You can also buy bobble removers. I’ve just used a manual one that came from Woolovers. It worked well and I now have a bobble free jumper

I can’t wear wool next to the skin, and get too warm if I have to wear a long sleeve tee under a jumper, so go for synthetic.
Sainsbury do a decent range, as do Debenhams.I prefer cardigans really, especially longer ones in colder weather.

Edinburgh Woollen Mill also has some ok woollen jumpers.
Two of my favourite jumpers came from EWM.
There's nowhere much else to go shopping here.

I thought so too, Fennel.

What colour is hickory? If it's brown why not say so!
I want a dark red cardigan but it's difficult to tell if it's red or brown.

ps just looked at that link and the prices have gone up!

@ BlueBell.
www.wooloverslondon.com/outlet
My recent puchases have been of poorer quality, but I still like the fact that I can put them in the washing machine.
I've had my older ones for about 5 years and still as new.

You couldn't buy the yarn to knit an alpaca jumper for £30.

If you are lucky, you might find one (or merino wool, or even cashmere) in a charity shop or on eBay for that price or less, though. Ebay sellers will usually want more, but charity shop workers often seem to have no idea about the value of quality yarns and price accordingly.

I buy Woolovers in their sales but I don’t think they are as good as they used to be and as others have said are now quite expensive.

Edinburgh Wool Mill also has some ok woollen jumpers.

The best time to buy Woolovers winter stuff is just after Christmas. You can also sign up the their news letter and have a look at their clearance ranges.

Bought my ideal jumper from Seasalt. It bobbles dreadfully. They said if I took it to a local store they would debobble it for me. 50mile round trip. I don’t think so

Bluebelle they will send a booklet for you to choose from but I personally find them expensive out of sale times.

EllanVannin

Alpaca is warmer and hard wearing, more so than cashmere. You should find a decent jumper for around £30 if there's a sale on. A couple of those would see you through winter.

I think you would be hard pushed to find an alpaca sweater for £30 quite honestly.

The ones I have have been as expensive as my cashmere sweaters.

Mixed wool and cashmere is nice and not so expensive.

I think the trick is the way it is cared for. I have sweaters that are donkeys years old and still as good as new.

Woolovers are based quite near where I live but I only have a couple of their sweaters. Not overly keen on them.

Mainly from Woolovers but occasionally from Sainsbury’s and similar shops. I sometimes get them when they are in a sale.

But not bit sorry

Bought a lovely jumper last year from Sainsbury’s it’s washed well and still looks good. It’s so comfy I hoped they did it in another colour bit it’s a one off In afraid. I’ve not heard of woolovers either I’ll have a look

Very disappointed with both MS and George at Asda as last year they bobbled terribly
I ve never heard of Woolovers is it an online shop ?

It did it again!
BOBBLY

Bubbly.

Autocorrect changed every word in my 2nd sentence, which I changed back, but missed that one.

I agree re M&S knitwear, it does go bubbly. The problem then is that, if debobbled, it loses its cosy woolliness and seems thin.

Alpaca should be very soft.

My friend always buys men's jumpers for herself, they're longer and seem to be better quality.

I was wondering about Alpaca being scratchy as I have never had one, who sells Alpaca jumpers? I have a couple in on ordinary wool. I have had several jumpers/cardigans from the Tu range over the last few years, impulse buys in the sales and have to agree that they have washed & worn well, probably depends what blend of yarn you choose. I have gone into M&S the past two winters wanting to buy, tried on and not bought as they seem to be making them with sleeves that are too long or tight and funny body fit (that could be me ). I have some M&S jumpers/cardigans from several years ago which are still going strong so don't what they are doing now.

No, alpaca isn't scratchy. Some fabulous patterns too and as chunky as you want them, but the dearer they go.

I only buy Woolovers when there is a sale on. I also cannot tolerate wool or cashmere next to my skin so anything I have on has to be long-sleeved.

I must take another trip to Sainsbury's Tu section. I have bought night attire there which was great.

I would not pay Seasalt prices.

EllanVannin

Alpaca is warmer and hard wearing, more so than cashmere. You should find a decent jumper for around £30 if there's a sale on. A couple of those would see you through winter.

Is alpaca likely to be scratchy? I can't wear anything with even a little wool in. It's a pain as I really love chunky jumpers and the nice ones are always wool or wool mix.

I buy from Woolovers too and have many winter jumpers that have lasted years. All cool machine wash using gentle detergent.