responsibility
We believe it’s essential to make thoughtful decisions that are kinder to the planet. We take responsibility for minimising our environmental impact by making conscious choices throughout every part of our supply chain.
From creating entirely handmade products and sourcing wool exclusively from RWS-certified farms, to working with our valued local hand knitters in Northern Ireland, embracing a made-to-order model, to using wool that is manufactured locally in the UK and supporting local environmental charities - we are always seeking ways to do better.
Our team of 20 hand knitters is based in our home of Northern Ireland, supporting local women, contributing to the wider economy, and helping to reduce the environmental impact of transportation where possible. By creating most of our knitwear entirely by hand, we are not only preserving traditional craftsmanship but also helping to keep the cottage industry alive - celebrating slow, mindful production and the unique artistry that comes with it.
WASTE
Our made-to-order model helps minimise waste by ensuring we only use the materials we truly need, reducing unnecessary resource consumption and limiting what ends up in landfill. We’re committed to giving new life to every scrap of wool - using leftovers in our packaging, donating them to aspiring student makers, and supporting charitable and creative initiatives.
These include Arts Care in Belfast, which facilitates therapeutic art workshops in healthcare settings; Trash Fashion in Belfast, a project that creates garments from recycled materials; Craft Forward, a London-based knitting club that makes blankets for the homeless; and the Craft Kids Clubs at Flowerfield Arts Centre in Portstewart and Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast.
You can even get involved by ordering our off-cuts for your own crafting projects over at Hope's Wool!
SCRAP JACKETS
Introducing our 1of1 Scrap Colossal Knit Jackets - a true celebration of creativity and conscious craftsmanship. As part of our zero-waste initiative, each jacket is a one-of-a-kind piece, hand-knitted by our talented team of local makers in Northern Ireland using high-quality leftover wool.
Every Scrap Jacket is completely unique, thoughtfully pieced together from our colourful wool remnants, and will never be recreated in the same way again.
ZERO WASTE YARN
As part of our zero-waste initiative, we hand-spin vibrant yarn from our own merino wool off-cuts.
Locally hand-spun by a talented spinner in Northern Ireland, this chunky, super-soft yarn is made from high-quality Hope Macaulay materials.
Each 100g hank is one of only two in its colourway, making it truly special.
Perfect for adding a pop of colour to knitting, weaving, or crochet projects.
MATERIALS
MERINO WOOL
Our merino wool is a natural, renewable, biodegradable fibre which has a super buttery soft feel. Merino wool biodegrades in less than a year when disposed of in landfills, which majorly reduces the environmental impact and the amount of waste left to future generations. Our merino wool is responsibly sourced and RWS certified.This means that it comes from farms which are thoroughly inspected and meet not only the 5 freedoms criteria, but also further welfare standards for their animals, such as no mulesing.The farms also are inspected with regards to their working environment, as well as their land management and environmental impact to ensure they are operating within the RWS requirements. The RWS is a voluntary standard, so farms apply to be part of it and are only accepted if they reach the correct standards.
CORRIEDALE WOOL
Our corriedale wool is a natural, renewable and sustainable fibre.Being 100% biodegradable, corriedale wool biodegrades once it goes to landfill within a matter of months which majorly reduces its environmental impact and leaves less waste for future generations. Whilst wool decomposes in soil it also releases valuable nutrients back into the earth, working as an effective fertiliser. Corriedale wool is responsibly and ethically sourced from non-mulesed flocks.The dye used in the wool also has a OEKO TEX 100 certification meaning it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals.
BANANA
Our luxurious, vegan-friendly Banana Knit Tops features beautifully silky banana yarn made from leftover banana plant fibres in India, which otherwise would have gone to waste. The yarn is hand-spun by groups of women and small businesses in rural India using traditional techniques, and then hand-knitted by our local team of knitters in Northern Ireland.
ORGANIC COTTON
Our organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides or GMOs. By following this natural cultivation method, half the amount of water is needed compared to conventional cotton, while also preserving ecosystems and biodiversity.
BIODEGRADABLE NYLON
Our biodegradable nylon pieces are designed to be vegan friendly.
They are also kinder to the planet as they use innovative technology in order to biodegrade in around 5 years when disposed of in landfills, compared to more than 50 years for other synthetics. Our nylon collection is produced using enhanced polyamide, which – under landfill conditions – facilitates access and digestion of waste material by bacteria, thus accelerating the biodegradation process. The biodegradation properties only become apparent under landfill conditions, where there is no oxygen and bacteria specifically in charge of anaerobic decomposition are found. Therefore it does not decompose after standard use and this product’s lifecycle is the same as that of traditional polyamide yarns. The yarn has also been manufactured by recycled processed water.
ALPACA
Our luxurious alpaca fibre is certified with the prestigious Alpaca Blend Mark, meets the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) by Control Union, and complies with the Global Recycled Standard — ensuring exceptional quality, sustainability, and responsible sourcing.
RECYCLED SARI SILK
Our recycled sari silk is made from upcycled fibres, diverting beautiful silk remnants from landfill. These offcuts are carefully colour-sorted and deconstructed before being transformed into vibrant, sustainable yarns and textiles. The result is a natural, biodegradable, and long-lasting fibre. Silk is also hypoallergenic, exceptionally soft, breathable and durable.
GREEN FRIDAY
On Black Friday, we celebrate our very own 'Green Friday'. For every order placed, we donate £10 to our partner environmental charity.
This year, we were proud to support ‘Wool Innovators’ - a programme by Ulster Wool in collaboration with Sentinus - which educates schoolchildren across Northern Ireland about the significance of wool. Our support helped fund transport for disadvantaged schools, enabling them to attend the showcase event at Balmoral and exhibit their projects.
Past initiatives include helping to create a new Outdoor Forest School for an environmental education charity on the slopes of the Mourne Mountains, and building “Bee Hotels” — habitats for wild bee species that also teach the next generation how to support pollinators.
Joyful fashion mindfully made through slow, considered practices - led by our family-run team, honouring craftsmanship, supporting artisans, and embracing the beauty of handmade. We don’t produce in thousands; we make a few, with purpose. Each design is a wearable piece of art, full of feeling, thoughtfully made just for you. Our pieces are made from responsibly sourced materials such as natural, renewable, recycled or organic premium materials. By supporting us, you’re directly supporting skilled makers and the values of slow, thoughtful fashion.