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 […]
Here at Purl English HQ, We have been developing some wonderful gifts for the New Mother. Presented in one of our signature gift boxes we have developed a pure cashmere shrug, perfect to have to hand especially for those night feeds. For the new baby we have included a natural wood teether attached to a […]
We’re delighted to announce we’ll be at the simply wonderful Chelsea Old Town Hall, London exhibiting at Handmade in Britain 16: The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair for their 10th anniversary show. It shows over three days from 11th to 13th November, 2016 and celebrates the best in luxury, high-end design and craftsmanship from over […]
Those first few months with a wonderful new baby – although magical and precious, can be extremely tiring and a rollercoaster ride of mixed emotion.
Here at Purl English we knit and Make-By-Hand, amongst other things, cashmere blankets for baby and small children as a gift to give as soon as they are born. We take great pride and satisfaction that our blankets envelop these new beings and protect them other first journey from hospital to home. What an honour […]
One of the great things about being a small “Made To Order” Knitwear Company, is that we are often asked to create bespoke ideas for clients. It is always fun to work alongside others and to tailor products to their exact requirements. From a creative view this liason is fantastic for inspiring new design directions. […]