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The Thread

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Spotlight on: sparkle knits

Shimmer isn’t just reserved for party-destined dresses, skirts and jersey co-ords. Our cosy jumpers that catch the light are where comfort meets style. Think sequins, shiny threads and glistening foil prints.

Sequins, please

Come festive season, we all relish a sequin – and not just for parties. That’s why we love our shimmering knitwear. Rather than adding sequins to finished garments, we twist them into the yarn before knitting for a subtle all-over sparkle that’s just right. Silver sequins add an elegant glimmer to cool neutrals, giving an extra-special feel to everyday looks. Or they pair well with silk midi skirts and heels as an alternative to a dress at Christmas parties, where they’ll catch the light as you’re chatting – and on the dancefloor. Alternatively, black sequins woven into black yarns add understated glamour to monochrome outfits.

Threads that shimmer

Cosy knits are seasonal favourites each year, but when it comes to a little something extra, silver lurex thread is a great addition. It’s woven into jumpers for an all-over glittery effect – great for partywear, but it also looks good with casual denim. And if you love novelty touches, we use shiny lurex thread to embroider snowflakes and stars onto classic knits making them fun Christmas Day jumpers.

New techniques

For a fresh take on sparkly knitwear, we’ve used a new foil-print technique to create the illusion of silver snowballs on some of our jumpers and cardigans. Ideal for when you fancy incorporating a touch of novelty into your everyday style but don’t want to go overboard. They delicately glisten as you move, so are subtler than traditional festive prints.