Back-to-Basics Jumper

Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple. Not always, but sometimes, and the Back-to-Basics range is my answer to that sentiment. No extra frills or fancy stuff, just a basic knitted piece that does its job quietly.

This jumper is a simple crew neck, knit with 100% acrylic yarn that is soft on sensitive skin. Available in a wide range of colours with the option to add a personalisation: just choose a letter and a colour, eg. ‘A’ morpho blue. FYI ‘ivory’ is usually a good choice as it shows up well against most brighter colours, but for the paler shades a darker complimentary colour may work better. If in doubt, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I will be more than happy to help.

While acrylic fibres can release microplastics into the environment, wool and cotton yarns aren’t always the best choice for items meant for babies and toddlers. Wool fibres are brittle and easily broken. These wool fibres can then be inhaled and settle in the lungs causing breathing problems for very young children. Cotton is great for light weight clothing made for warmer weather, but it is quite rough against sensitive skin compared to acrylic and blended yarns designed for babies. To help combat the problem of microfibres I would suggest washing clothes made with acrylic yarn in a laundry bag to catch the fibres. If in doubt please consult your doctor or child healthcare professional.