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Nov
Nov
We have been busy embroidering names on our cashmere baby comforters. A unique and special gift for a brand new baby. Please contact us to find out more.
Category Archives: Purl English
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Oct
Oct
As I am sure many of you realise, Purl English Knitwear is based in Oxfordshire, to be precise our studio is in the Cotswolds. Knowing that many will have read the classic book “Cider With Rosie” written by Laurie Lee (if you haven’t read it you will love it) I am sure you will know […]
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Sep
Sep
Summer is most delinitely drawing to a close here in the Cotswolds, the leaves are tumbling from the trees and that Cotswold nip is in the air. We really have had the most almighty Summer – we could not have dreamed for more amazing weather. We are busy gearing up for the Autumn/Winter season – […]
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Aug
Aug
With a fantastic response to our Pure cashmere Bridal shrugs and shawls, we are now offering bespoke sizes for the entire bridal party. Shown here is the prettiest blush pink cashmere bridesmaid shrug, made especially to order for a two year old. Each piece is made to measure at our Cotswold Studio. Please contact us […]
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Jul
Jul
Sustainable cashmere Over the last decade there has been a boom in the popularity of cashmere, on the high street it is quite usual to be able to buy a cashmere sweater for around the £60 mark. When you consider It takes four years for one goat to grow enough fibre for one cashmere jumper, […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Congratulatons to Fiona Dodd, you are the winner of our pure cashmere bunny comforter. Happy Easter all …:))
Baby Blankets, Cashmere Baby Products, Cashmere Design, Cashmere Gift Sets, Purl English
EASTER BUNNY COMPETITION….hoppity hop.
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]