The I Love Mr Mittens x Wool and the Gang partnership is quite possibly the best thing since sliced bread (in fact it's even better!)
I have been so excited about this post and I’m finally getting to share it. As you may already know, I’m a huge fan of the Australian knitwear brand, I Love Mr Mittens. Last year I wrote an entire post dedicated to the brand (read it HERE), I also called them my 2016 designer of the year (catch that HERE) and their beautiful knits have appeared countless times on the blog (HERE, HERE and HERE). I think it’s safe to say I’m obsessed!
Although as with everything in life there are a few negatives. Firstly, being an Australian brand it’s still quite difficult to get your hands on in the UK. Icon AU (who specialise in Australian brands) and Matches Fashion are both stockists but I find their selection quite small.
The other problem is it’s exceptionally expensive. Their knitted bombers, oversized cardigans and cropped sweaters retail for around £300-£400. Although I truly believe they’re worth every penny, it’s hardly the type of purchase you can make at a drop of a hat. Third and finally, their colour selection is very limited and can be a bit hit and miss. Last season they had an amazing range, whereas this winter there wasn’t a single colour I wanted.
However, all of these problems have been resolved by one incredible collaboration. The I Love Mr Mittens x Wool and the Gang partnership is quite possibly the best thing since sliced bread (in fact it’s even better!). If you haven’t heard of Wool and the Gang the idea was born out of a move away from low quality, cheap fast fashion. They wanted to pioneer fashion production that was made in a sustainable way and bring back knitting as a viable means of production. They’ve since grown from strength to strength.
As part of the I Love Mr Mittens x Wool and the Gang collaboration, I Love Mr Mittens has shared two of their knitting patterns which also happen to be my two favourite styles, the “Cropped Cable Sweater” and “Cable Knit Bomber“. For £114-£121 you can buy the pattern and all the wool required to make your very own I Love Mr Mittens knit. That’s about 60% off the readymade price!
Not only that but the wool selection is phenomenal with 32 different colours to choose from. I went for the shade Purple Haze and the wool feels just like the ones made by I Love Mr Mittens.
The pattern is easy to follow with step by step instructions. I am going to hold my hands up and say I did get help making mine from a lovely friend. Although the next one I buy I’ll be doing entirely on my own! I slightly adapted the pattern as I wanted it to be more oversized and like a blanket. I love that you’re able to change it up a bit to make it more to your style and totally unique.
I’m not sure my finished piece would make it through I Love Mr Mitten’s quality control as it isn’t 100% perfect but I don’t even care. In fact, I love it all the more for its imperfections. To everyone who has commented about my I Love Mr Mittens knits in the past, which is a lot of you, you’d be absolutely mad not to invest in one of these knitting kits from Wool and the Gang. They are to answer to gorgeous knitwear at friendly prices and hey, you may even learn a new skill in the process!
I can see why you are obsessed with that knitwear. It is simply gorgeous, and your dress looks like it was made for you. What a perfect combination of spring colors with a cozy sweater for cool winds. I absolutely love this look!
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Thanks my dear 😀
You look fantastic 😀 In love with your knitt 😀
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I Love Mr Mittens do the BEST knitwear! This knit bomber is so amazing.. I am super impressed that you made this yourself! I would love to try it but I’m sure mine would not turn out looking so good!
x Emily
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Your sweater is so cute, but I’m really liking your dress. It is so pretty.
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Wow such a beautiful cardigan. The color is so reminiscent to Pantone’s dual color of the year last year.
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Beautiful dress babe and the way u wear this with that baby blue knit is totally the coolest way . U look so effortless and trendy. I think I need a sweater in this colour too.
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Love this combo, lady- the chunky + cozy wool with the girly dress are divine together!
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You look great dear!
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Absolutely stunning! I love the detail of the dress, the nude heels, the thick cardigan and the bag. ?
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That’s such a wonderful blue cozy sweater, ,I just want to hug you ! Seems so warm ♥
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Totally loving this oversized knit!
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You look very lovely babe…! I love ur dress…its beautiful and that cardigan is awesome.
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The fact that you knitted that gorgeous cardi seriously impresses me! You are so talented girl! I wish I knew how to knit!
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The dress and bag looks cool.
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Wow this is gorgeous and how cool that you made it! I had heard of wool and the gang before and always admired people who could follow a knitting pattern… now I feel inspired to try 😀
Gemma x
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I’m in love with the dress and your photography shots are amazing!
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That dress is beautiful! Love your shoes, too.
Jamie
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That dress is everything but I think I love Mr. Mittens too, I wonder how hard it is to get it in California. I can knit but I’m not sure I can follow this pattern, but I would love to try. You shoes are soooo cute.
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That wool cardi is absolutely gorgeous, it does look like incredible quality and great with your dress. I’m not sure I could justify the price for now but it is definitely something worth thinking about and adding to the wish list.
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Such a beautiful outfit my dear and I love this blue knit! xoxo
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Love the photo selection. Amazing outfit.
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I’m so ready for Spring, so I think there are going to be a lot spring colours on the blog from now on! xx
Thank you so much sweetie xx
They are so amazing! I’m sure you could knit one, if I can do it then you definitely can! xx
Thank you much darling, you’re so sweet xx
Yes, you’re so right it is. It’s a little more lilac toned than the Serenity Blue but I love those Pantone shades xx
You’re so lovely, thank you so much hun! xx
Thank you so much hun. Lace and chunky knits are fav of mine xx
Thank you sweetie xx
Awww thanks so much doll xx
Haha you’re so funny! This cardigan is like wearing a hug! xx
Thank you so much doll xx
Awww thanks doll! This dress is SO affordable too xx
I bet you could do it if you put your mind to it! If I can, you definitely can hun xx
Thank you doll xx
Do ittttt! It’s so rewarding and honestly this is one of the things I have in my wardrobe and that’s saying something! Haha xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Aww thank you Jamie! xx
You should definitely give knitting your own a go! If you come into trouble you can always ask a friend or family member to help! xx
Thanks so much sweetie xx
If you buy the kit from Wool and the Gang it’s much more affordable and totally worth it. I cannot recommend it enough! xx
Thank you darling! xx
That is such a sweet colour of your cardigan.. you look gorgeous in it! 🙂
Also totally love your dress and your stiletto heeled booties!
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This dress and shoes looks amazing!
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I absolutely love the idea of knitting your own kind of unique clothes! I´m no good at knitting so I can´t believe how good yours looks! I would´ve never guessed that it was self-made, it looks like it´s store-bought. And even if it isn´t perfect close up at least it has that unique touch to it!
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Thank you darling xx
Thank you so much, you’re so sweet xx
What a gorgeous piece you managed to get yourself! Very impressive knitting skills, girl! The outfit is so chic and cute, and the shoes are simply dreamy!
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Thank you so much darling xx
I’m sure you could do it too if you put your mind to it hun! xx
Awww thank you so much hunny! xx
You look fantastic in this. I’ve just finished it in grey and you’re inspiring me to make another in blue. Can I ask, how did you adapt it to make it longer? Mine is very cropped which is fine as I’m short but would love a blanket style one like yours!
Thank you hun! It was really simple, I just carried on knitting the body section and added another 2 of the cable details to the pattern. Hope that helps xx