Cafe Cardigan

Café Cardigan

Introducing the Georgous long-length Café Cardigan — a super chunky hand knit crafted with care and designed for comfort and effortless style.

Featuring a kimono-shaped silhouette, this highly textured knit falls below the hipline, with a detailed cable design across the shoulders, wide cropped sleeves, and a soft scoop neckline.

A timeless piece for layering and adding warmth through the cooler months.

As each cardigan is handmade, we aim to keep them in stock and ready to ship, though there may occasionally be a short delay while your knit is being crafted.

Details

One size only. As a size guide (please note sizes may vary slightly due to the handmade nature)

underarm – underarm 54cm (flat measurement)

Nape – hemline 62cm

Arm length 54cm (neckline to end of the sleeve)

Care

Made form sustainable, considered yarn to reduce the impact on the environment.

Natural renewable and biodegradable and 100% wool, sustainably sourced in Peru.

Pilling or blobbing is an inherent characteristic of all-natural fibres. Refresh your woollen garments with a pilling comb, remove any bobbles or fuzz as it forms.

Hand wash only in cold water. Use a delicates hand wash detergent / Pulsate gently, do not rub, giving your knits a gentle squeeze. Once done, roll in a clean towel to remove excess water and then dry flat.

The Keep — Autumn/Winter Collection 2025

By The Make Shed

Designed and constructed in the UK, The Keep is a new collection from The Make Shed — a study in strength, sanctuary, and the quiet beauty of things made to last.

Each garment is thoughtfully crafted from rich fabrics with provenance, chosen for their depth, texture, and timeless quality. From unruly knits to buttery-soft wools, linens, and cottons, every piece carries the mark of its maker — each stitch, seam, and cut tracing a story of care and intention.

Inspired by the inner sanctum of the castle keep, this collection embodies the idea of a modern refuge — clothing that offers comfort and confidence, wrapping the wearer in warmth, resilience, and quiet purpose. There’s a heritage in every detail, yet a bold modernity in how these pieces move and feel.

The palette draws from the natural and the noble: rich chocolate, mineral blue, warm mauves and lilacs, grounded by deep blacks and smoky greys. Each tone speaks of depth and endurance — warming, grounding, and endlessly wearable.

The Keep is more than a collection — it’s a reminder of the strength found in what’s built with care, patience, and soul.
Garments to hold onto. Pieces to live in, love, and keep.

We are The Make Shed

 

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We create unique designs in house and make in the U.K. Simple cuts, small quantities. Supporting local seamstresses and knitters and sustainable craftsmanship committed to consciously treating the planet kindly.

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