As part of our new Bridal Collection we have developed a pure cashmere shrug and also a pure cashmere shawl, these are knitted in 2/28’s cashmere in soft subtle tones of Swan, Champagne, Stone, Blush and Earl Grey. These accessories are made all the more luxurious by the addition of a pure silk trim. The […]
It is May, the sun is shining and the bells at our local church are ringing to herald a Summer filled with wonderful weddings. The Cotswolds are a well know destination for wedding parties, with a myriad of options available to suit all tastes. As a resident amoungst this honeyed landscape, it is pure joy […]
Spring is on the way. The sun has made an appearance giving the Cotswolds a fresh golden glow. Our mornings here have been frozen and frosty – well under zero while daytime temperatures have risen well into double figures, breaking all records for February since records began ! Leading to the question – what on […]
The process of making one of our Purl English bunny comforters is a fairly involved journey. We have designed our favourite cashmere cuddle-chum to be distinctively different. Our design process begins with a cone of premium cashmere yarn, sourced and spun here in the UK. Our character Cashmere Comforters are then imagined and designed onto […]
In this modern age of fast food and even faster fashion there is enormous satisfaction knowing that here at Purl English Cashmere we are embracing the idea of slow sustainable making. Our Purl English Collection is completely ” Made By Hand “. It is hugely important to us that we know the provenance of each […]
The Summer is here and as I write there are the rumblings of a thunder storm in the distance. With Summer comes the merry round of weddings and the ulimate dilemma of what will the bride wear on her Wedding day, and what if, perish the thought the weather is not quite as perfect as […]
Congratulatons to Fiona Dodd, you are the winner of our pure cashmere bunny comforter. Happy Easter all …:))
We have one very lovely, gorgeously soft Mrs Bunny cashmere comforter to give away. Knitted and made by hand by Purl English, England. Meet Mrs Bunny HERE in all her glory. For your chance to win please ‘LIKE’ us on our Facebook page and let us know what your favourite toy was as a child […]
There is something really wonderful about simplicity in this age that seems to be accelerating so fast. Another Christmas is approaching at a pace and we have been preparing for the rush of orders that come with the festivities. We have been taking our product shots, and thinking about how best to add a little […]
Here comes Autumn. The first leaves are falling here in the Cotswolds. There is the smell of woodsmoke in the air. With this chill, out come all those warm woolly knits. We think this is one of the real perks of living in England. So lovely to have proper seasons, hot sunny summer days give […]
• Well you have had the baby. • You have got through the first month without a manual. • You are still on speaking terms with those closest to you (just). …and next on the list is the official “Name the Baby “ Party ! x Whether it’s a traditional Christening or a more relaxed […]
Purl English is located amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, or the “wolds” as the locals know to call this gently rolling landscape. This is sheep country, in fact the heritage of this area is tightly bound to the wool trade. The honey-hued ancient towns have constant reminders of this history with a ’ […]
Mother’s Day is nearly upon us! We here at Purl English, have thoroughly enjoyed designing and curating this delightful box of goodies for that wonderful new mummy in your life. This gift set features one of our cuddlesome cashmere comforters especially for the new arrival, set to become cot companion extraordinaire. There are some simple […]
As a partner with a storefront on Notonthehighstreet.com, Purl English were asked to contribute to their “#Loveisreal” Valentines Campaign on Instagram. We were sent a wooden tag and asked to come up with our idea of Love and decorate it accordingly then post a photograph. This set me thinking – What is “love “actually ? […]
We have one very lovely, gorgeously soft Mrs Bunny cashmere comforter to give away. Knitted and made by hand by Purl English, England. Meet Mrs Bunny HERE in all her glory. For your chance to win please ‘LIKE’ us on our Facebook page and let us know what your favourite Christmas present was as a […]