Over the past few weeks, we’ve been experiencing a cold spell up here in the Northern Hemisphere. Particularly in the UK, the frosty days have arrived in their droves with little let up from the chill. Many parts of the country experienced sub-zero temperatures and it’s set to remain, if not very cold, at least chilly throughout February and March. This is the kind of climate our big chunky knits were made for. They’re primed for this time of year. In recent years, we’ve seen a general move in the knitwear market from thick, warm garments, towards thinner, more porous pieces that aren’t going to keep you as warm. The reason behind this is that many manufacturers have increasingly turned...
As we approach the end of the year, festivities are in full swing and we’re busier than ever wrapping up all our loose ends in preparation for family visits and breaks with loved ones. At this time of year, we can’t think of anything that could beat being wrapped up in a thick, cosy piece of knitwear, enveloped in softness and comfort. We talk often at Colhay’s about our slimmer fit designs that lend themselves well to formal occasions where you want to look sharp and put together, but there’s another side to knitwear that we consider equally important, the comforting and relaxing side. In fact, we consider ourselves to be masters in this area, specialists in designing and producing...
Here in the UK, autumn is in full swing with both the leaves and the temperatures slowly but surely falling. With this change in season, comes a necessary change in our dressing habits with the warmer weather outfits taking centre stage. One might not be quite ready for the chunkiest of knitwear pieces just yet, so, in this article we thought we’d give you a rundown of our roll neck jumpers perfect for autumn and its cooler temperatures. The roll neck was first worn by knights in the 1400s as an undergarment to be worn with chainmail and armour. Fast forward a few centuries and we see it worn by labourers and manual workers in the late 1800s but today, it’s a...
When many of us think of Scottish knitwear, what comes to mind is a soft and chunky knitted garment that’s cosy, warm and perfect for wrapping up in. These types of pieces are the mainstay of Scottish knitwear and are what this craftsmanship, and indeed Colhay’s too, has become known for. Of course, we love these pieces and are incredibly proud of the thicker garments we produce, delighted with the comfort they bring to our customers. However, even in late September, the milder autumnal climate means we’re not quite ready to bring out the bigger pieces just yet. Instead, we’re all seeking garments that strike the delicate, and often tricky to find, balance of not too hot and not too...
New for Autumn/Winter 2024: Charcoal Grey Shawl Collar Cardigan Easy to style, comfortable to wear, and universally flattering, our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan is an ever popular style. This year we’re adding a new colourway to our collection: charcoal grey. It’s the same cosy cardigan we love to wrap up in in the cooler months, simply in an even more winter appropriate shade compared to our older grey melange colour. The charcoal would go particularly well with other grey toned clothing, as well as black and white, allowing you to achieve that paired back, minimal look, whilst exuding a good dose of masculinity on account of the darker charcoal melange and the hefty, rib-stitch texture of the shawl collar...
