The Grown-Up Christmas Jumper: Fair Isle Knits For Christmas & 2026
Forget novelty jumpers – classic Fair Isle is built for proper winter cosiness, not just one day.
The festive jumper that actually survives Christmas is a rare beast. Fair Isle and Nordic knits, however, are the exception: seasonal without veering into gimmickry, and warm enough to see you through the bitterest months. They’re the pieces that let us feel, by turns, as though we’re bustling about Brambly Hedge or starring in a moody Nordic noir – and frankly, that’s the kind of range we want from our knitwear.
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Lucy Abletshauser
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Published December 2025
Lucy is The Guide's go-to expert on the best online buys, from fashion to interiors. An aesthete to her core, she does the trawling so you don't have to.