The second of Ria’s capsule Spring collection of simple, boxy sweaters. They have a loose knit, drapey fit that are perfect for this transitional not-quite-Spring weather. It’s cropped to the waist, making it perfect for wearing over dresses, with dungarees or with high waisted skirts and jeans.

Designed as a creative solution to a surplus of naturally dyed yarns from previous seasons, each sweater in the collection will have a unique colour palette. Knitted sideways from cuff to cuff in a random stripe pattern, with each colour change highlighted with a hand manipulated lace border.

This colourway features an orange, dusky pink and beige blend of yarns, contrasted with a dip-dyed blue and white on the neck and hem. The dyes used for this piece are Coreopsis (homegrown), Eucalyptus (foraged), Birch Bark (foraged), Avocado Stones (food waste) and Indigo (organic and sourced from Tamil Nadu in India).

As with all Ria Burns Knitwear pieces, the yarn is our bespoke Shetland-Romney lambswool from Fernhill Farm in Somerset. It has been regeneratively farmed, expertly blade sheared and sorted, and spun in Wales to our specifications, creating a soft and bouncy yet hard wearing yarn that will last a lifetime.

Measurements:

• Length: 40cm (15.5”)

• Width: 50cm (20”)

• Sleeve length (from underarm): 38cm (15”)

• Neckline: 33cm (13”)

Ria is the model, and is 5’ 7” and UK 10-12. (Please note Ria is wearing a slightly different colourway).

This sweater is in stock and ready to ship with our twice-weekly trip to the Post Office (usually a Monday and Thursday).

We wrap all orders in grey recycled tissue paper and tie with a naturally dyed yarn bow. The price is always erased from the swing tag so they are ready to gift. You can send the order straight to the recipient and add a gift message at the checkout.

UK Shipping via Royal Mail First Class: £5.

International shipping: Europe £10, USA £20, rest of world £12.