hoswick paint cape

hoswick paint capeSalt blasted paint and Hoswick rooflines against a background of sea blues or greys. Flattering and comfortable, Nielanell capes have become something of a classic. The Hoswick Paint cape is an elegant layer but it is also so easy to wear: if you find a wrap too fiddly, you might enjoy this cape. Textile design Knitted in extra fine merino, in a complex 5 colour jacquard, this cape, from our 10th anniversary collection, is inspired by the colour and

Salt-blasted paint and Hoswick rooflines against a background of sea blues or greys.

Flattering and comfortable, Nielanell capes have become something of a classic. The Hoswick Paint cape is an elegant layer but it is also so easy to wear: if you find a wrap too fiddly, you might enjoy this cape.

Textile design

Knitted in extra-fine merino, in a complex 5 colour jacquard, this cape, from our 10^th anniversary collection, is inspired by the colour and texture that surrounds the Nielanell studio in our home village of Hoswick, Shetland.

The motif in the Hoswick Paint cape is taken from rooflines in the village, and the texture of paint—which can be seen all around.

Colour

Choose from sea greys or sea blues, highlighted with an almost-fluoro orange or yellow

Sizing & fit

A versatile shape, which can be worn with a straight neckline – or as a v neck. These options give a more or less asymmetric silhouette (cape or poncho-style).

One size

• A (Width): 92cm
• B (Length): 66cm

All Nielanell knitwear is individually made, so measurements given are approximate.

Materials

• 100% extra-fine merino wool (Oeko-Tex Standard 100)

Manufacture

We are committed to sustaining and being part of UK knitwear manufacturing – and Shetland’s place in this.

• We design Nielanell knitwear in our Hoswick studio, with initial concepts carefully translated into the flat panels needed to make up each piece.
• Currently, for this garment, we are working with specialist knitters in Mainland UK to make these panels.
• The garment itself is made in Shetland. Our in-house team in Hoswick transforms the flat panels into a wearable piece of knitwear using linking (a skilled knitting process) and hand-finishing.
• Our knitwear is made in very small batches, slowly. Each piece of Nielanell knitwear can take approximately 12-16 weeks (often longer) from weighing out the yarn needed in our studio to the garment being ready to wear.