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Seven from SEVEN – Knitwear

Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in the clothing smorgasbord, you can feel the squeeze to be up-to-date and on-trend, or else risk getting left in the dust and turning into someone who looks like they’re in the background of a Top Gear episode. This pressure can present itself in many ways, but one of the most common is to keep informed on the latest crazy fabrics and materials that are being used in the very expensive waterproof jacket you absolutely need this winter.

But with some types of clothing, this pressure needn’t be felt, it feels as if they’ll always be relevant, we believe that kind of garment that embodies this notion is the humble piece of knitwear. It has changed very little since its introduction in the mid-13th century, and why would it? The whole draw of knitwear is its heritage, tradition and simplicity, (apart from when it comes to washing it) few emotions can compare to throwing on a slightly itchy woollen jumper and leaving the house feeling like Captain Haddock.

So that whole spiel, combined with the fact that we’re most definitely breaching prime knitwear season has prompted this instalment of Seven from SEVEN. So here you are, seven of the finest knitted garments our Liverpool-based friends have to offer.


Casablanca – Casa Intarsia Jumper

Is graphic knitwear a thing? Well obviously it is, but we don’t know if anyone calls it that. Anyway, this piece of knitwear has a lovely front graphic of what we suppose is a Casa, the intricacies of which are sublime, and we particularly like the seagulls. There’s something a bit Paninaro about this knit, and we think that’s a big factor in why we like it so much.

Drole De Monsieur – Wool Cable Knit Jumper

Cable knit is one of the quintessential kinds of knitwear one can own, we’re not quite sure how it works, but the addition of the cables makes it feel more cosy. This jumper from Drole De Monsieur definitely has a maritime feel to it and is probably best suited for cosplaying as Captain Haddock as we mentioned earlier.

Polar Skate Co – George Knitted Pullover

This jumper is a little bit like a bus seat but in a good way. Bus seats are designed to be a bit mad to hide stains apparently, so we’d imagine that this sweater would share that ability. This means you’d have to wash it less – a definite bonus, washing knitted garments can be a bit stressful.

Needles – Mohair Cardigan

Cardigans are almost exclusively knitted, imagine one being made of T-shirt material, that would be weird, wouldn’t it? This cardi from Needles is made from that extra fluffy kind of fibre called mohair. Wearing this without having some kind of long sleeved garment under it increases your chance of an itch-related death by 34%.

BEAMS PLUS – Stripe Long Sleeve Polo Shirt

Pair this with some pleated trousers and a moderately balding scalp and you’re set to look like Tony Soprano taking his goomar on a date to Vesuvio.

Universal Works – Seamless Knitted Crewneck

Beige and brown knitwear is the best kind of knitwear. We don’t make the rules. This is because by nature, knitted garments are a bit Grandad-ish, so it looks the most natural wearing them in the same colours as a pensioner would. This also pays some respect back to the group that has stood by knitwear through thick and thin.

Dime – Plaid Mohair Knit Sweater

Closing the list out with a pretty crazy one from Skate brand, Dime. The pattern on this looks as if a lunatic toddler has tried to play noughts and crosses by himself but forgot to add in the noughts and crosses. This is also made from mohair, so once again, it carries the same risk as the Needles cardigan.

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