Tag natural fibre knitwear

What to Wear in October in the UK

Woman wearing the Chalk Blue Ochre Kitty cashmere-blend jumper on a wet UK street in October

What to wear in October in the UK depends less on dressing for one season and more on preparing for several versions of the same day. A cold morning can become surprisingly mild by lunchtime, while wind or rain can…

What Does Gauge Mean in Knitwear?

What does gauge mean in knitwear close-up comparison of different Ochre knit textures showing how stitch density changes the fabric appearance

What does gauge mean in knitwear? It describes the needle density used to create the knitted fabric. In everyday terms, the number helps explain the scale of the stitches: higher gauges generally produce a finer surface, while lower gauges create…

Cashmere vs Merino

Two contrasting knits—the left gray fabric and the right navy fabric—draped with a beige backdrop between them.

Cashmere vs merino is best understood as a choice between two different kinds of comfort. Cashmere is prized for a soft, lofty handle and impressive warmth without heaviness. Merino wool feels smoother and more resilient, while its breathability makes it…