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Shying Away from Knitwear This Summer? Read This First

Knitwear tends to be associated with the colder months, which naturally leads people to shy away from it during the summer out of fear that the pieces will feel overwhelmingly heavy or uncomfortable in the heat. But at Slow Love, we’ve always believed that it deserves a place in your summer wardrobe too. So if you’re wondering whether you can wear knitwear in the hot weather, the answer is yes. With our breathable cotton pieces spotlighting relaxed yet stylish silhouettes, our versatile knitwear collections are made for year round wear and feel just as relevant in the warmer weather as they do in autumn and winter. Texture, layering and comfort don’t have to disappear as soon as summer arrives, but should evolve instead. Designed with 100% premium cotton yarns and intentional constructions, our pieces offer a different approach to summer dressing, proving that knitwear in summer can feel effortless, breathable and easy to wear.

Knitted Tank Tops for Summer

Our Tank Top Collection is the perfect introduction to summer knitwear, featuring a wide variety of styles from our brand new Aran Tank to our signature Staple and Old Skool Tanks. Designed to effortlessly elevate any outfit, our knitted tank tops combine relaxed silhouettes with everyday styling. Knitted with a breathable mid-weight cotton, they feature fully fashioned dropped armholes, subtle side splits and a boxy fit that creates movement and comfort - just what you want during the warmer months.

Sleeveless Aran knit tank top based on the sell-out Slow Love Knitwear Aran jumper
Green and white cotton knit tank top with smiley face motif by Slow Love Knitwear
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Easy to style up or down, these cotton knits work well with your summer denim, linen pieces, skirts and layered over dresses. Whether you’re styling it for your next holiday or just everyday wear, they offer a stylish layer that will easily fit into your summer wardrobe. 

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Hand Knits for Cool Summer Evenings and Transitional Dressing

Alongside tank tops, our hand knit collection continues to prove that wearing knitwear year round is more than possible. In the summer, there can be a sort of fatigue around getting dressed and having to put together outfits, and our jumpers are the best way to combat that very feeling. Hero products like the Feel Good Jumper, Young Hearts Jumper and the Essential Handknit range give you that luxurious feel while remaining incredibly breathable. Completely knitted and tied by hand using high quality 100% chunky cotton yarn, they are ideal for transitional dressing, cooler summer evenings and coastal styling. 

With the SS26 range also having just dropped, our handknit jumper collection has grown even more. New additions like the Daisy Jumper, Pansy Jumper and Diagonal Stripe Cardigan are the best knitwear pieces for summer, adding that fresh texture, personality and pop of colour to your everyday outfits. 

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Women’s 100% cotton hand knit cardigan with colourful diagonal stripe detailing
Oversized cotton cardigan in faded indigo with large white smiley face on the back

Lightweight Cotton Cardigans for Summer Layering

Cardigans are undoubtedly an essential part of summer dressing, giving you that lightweight piece that is easy to chuck on with any outfit and perfect for travel days, unpredictable weather and daily styling. Our cotton Feel Good Cardigans - including the new faded indigo colourway - alongside the Staple styles and our latest addition, the Tie Dye Cardigan, are chic summer layers that have endless versatility. Worn over t-shirts, paired with denim shorts or layered like a coat, these cardigans make getting dressed feel simple. Offering pure comfort without having to compromise on style. Their slightly structured but oversized silhouettes and 100% cotton construction will stop you from overheating or sweating the way polyester would, making them pieces that you will reach for on repeat no matter the season. 

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Slouchy fit tie dye cardigan in 100% cotton with unique hand-dyed finish
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A Nod to Our T-Shirt Range

Our Portugal-made 100% organic cotton graphic tees are the perfect foundation to any summer outfit. Designed for comfort and stylish wearability, these breathable styles work on their own and layered under knitwear. With a wide variety of easy-to-style designs and colour ways available, our unisex t-shirts spotlight the same design principles we apply to our knitwear, a relaxed silhouette that feels effortless. This makes them a reliable wardrobe essential that will last season after season. 

Maybe the real reason as to why people shy away from knitwear during the summer so often  is because they simply haven’t experienced the right knitwear yet. But at Slow Love, our knitwear is designed to move beyond a single season with 100% cotton compositions, timeless silhouettes and endless styling opportunities that will stop knits feeling like a “winter only” garment.

 If you want to get your knitwear fix this summer, explore our latest arrivals and find what you’ve been looking for all along: breathable cotton pieces designed for effortless year-round wear.