This is a gorgeous vintage cardigan in a bright pillar box red shade. It is by the classic British heritage label Anderson Knitwear label and dates to the 1960s/70s.
Anderson Knitwear was associated with Coniston Woollen Mills located in Coniston, in the English Lake District.
Made from heavyweight pure wool the jacket/cardigan is 'Hand Framed'*.
The jacket is features silver tone metal buttons and two patch pockets on the front. It also bears the standard British Wool mark on its label.
It is in excellent condition and is hand washable per the inner label.
A classic for those seasonal winter walks or just a stylish piece for your wardrobe!
Pair with jeans and white shirt for a fresh crisp casual style.
* *Please note that the images of the item on models are AI generated and are given to show how it might look when worn. The fine detail may not always be identical to the item being offered. So please refer to the other images as well to obtain the actual definitive view.
We estimate this would fit a current UK Size 10/12. However please see exact measurements below for best fit.
Measurements
Bust 38ins
Waist ( side seam to side seam) 38ins
Length (nape of neck to hem edge) 25ins
Side Length (armpit to hem edge at seam) 15.5ins
Inner Sleeve Length (armpit to cuff edge) 16ins
Outer Sleeve Length (top neck seam to cuff edge) 26ins
* Hand Framed Knitwear means that the garment was produced using a hand-operated knitting frame rather than an automated industrial mass-production machine.
Hand-frame knitting required a highly skilled artisan to manually operate the carriage back and forth to form each row of stitches.
This methodology allowed the knitter to construct a "fully fashioned" garment—meaning the pieces were shaped specifically on the machine.
During this era, the Lake District supported a thriving cottage industry of high-quality, heavyweight wool garments tailored for the rugged damp weather of northern England. Like many independent mid-century British mills, production ceased as manufacturing moved overseas in the late 20th century, making these garments highly collectible vintage pieces today.
