Fair Isle knitting: from a remote Scottish island to the mills of the Scottish Borders
Few knitting traditions are as instantly recognisable as Fair Isle. With its rhythmic bands of colourful geometric motifs and exceptional craftsmanship, Fair Isle knitting has become an enduring symbol of Scottish textile heritage. While its origins lie on one of Britain's most remote islands, the technique found a second home in the textile mills of the Scottish Borders, where it evolved from a practical island craft into a luxury fashion statement admired around the world.
Read more
An introduction to intarsia
Intarsia knitting is one of the most striking and artistic forms of colourwork. Unlike stranded knitting, where unused yarn is carried across the back of the fabric, intarsia uses separate lengths or bobbins of yarn for each distinct area of colour. The result is a smooth, lightweight fabric with crisp colour changes, making it ideal for bold geometric designs, landscapes, florals, lettering and pictorial motifs.
Read more
The tank top is back!
With style icons like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Bella Hadid and Kate Middleton famously wearing the tank top, there is no doubt that this little garment continues to make a fashion statement. Known as the tank top, sleeveless pullover, sleeveless jumper or sweater vest in the US, what are the origins of this enduring piece of knitwear?
Read more
The history of knitwear in Hawick
When Bailie John Hardie introduced the first stocking frames to Hawick in 1771, he could not have imagined what he was about to create. In less than 100 years the town was to be at the very heart of the knitwear trade in Scotland. Textiles expansion continued with foreign markets being conquered and in the 1960’s Hawick became the highest earning town in the United Kingdom per head of population.
Read more
A hidden gem
We hope that you enjoy browsing through our website, as you’ll see we offer a wide range of luxurious knitwear and accessories and we ship these off far and wide to happy customers. But if you are in the town of Hawick, we’d love to see you!
Read more
A big thank you to Tiny Home Borders
As a proud Scottish Borders business, Teviot Knitwear try to work with and support businesses from the local community whenever we can.
Read more
Proud to sponsor the Jed Thistle Sevens
As well as being famous for manufacturing knitwear and textiles, the Scottish Borders is also famous for its rugby!
Read more