Rib, cable, jersey, gauge — a short field guide to the stitches and terms on our product pages.
Every knit is built from one simple loop pulled through another. What changes from piece to piece is how those loops are arranged — and that arrangement is what you feel when you put a sweater on.
Jersey
Smooth V-shaped columns on the front, little bumps on the back. Jersey is light and drapes well, which is why our fine-gauge knit tees use it.
Rib
Alternating columns of knit and purl. Rib stretches and springs back, so it holds cuffs, hems and necklines close to the body without squeezing.
Cable
Groups of stitches crossed over their neighbours to make rope-like twists. Cables add depth and warmth — the extra yarn traps air — and are the signature of heritage knitwear like our ivory cardigan.
You can feel the construction of a knit long before you can name it.
Gauge
Gauge describes how many stitches fit into a given width. A fine gauge gives a smooth, lightweight fabric; a chunky gauge gives texture and loft. It is the single best clue to how warm and how dressy a piece will be.
