There is a definite chill in the air now as Autumn is slowly making way for winter. I know that personally I’ve gone from dressing the girls in long sleeved tops to full on woollens. I’m also the mum who turns up at pre school inevitably forgetting the essential hat and gloves for forest school! Definitely time for a winter shop I think.
On my shopping travels I have come across so many lovely knitted items that I just had to share them. I’m half wishing they made a lot of them in my size as there are such lovely colours and prints.
Jumpers
I have actuallly purchased this gorgeous hedgehog jumper for Molly and she loves it. The little character is really cute and being Boden it washes really well. Available from 18 months through to 12 years.
You can always rely on Zara to produce the the most fabulous children’s clothes and I adore this cute teddy jumper.
I’ve always loved Donna Wilson’s designs and her children’s clothes for John Lewis are always lots of fun. This Robin jumper is perfect for the run up to Christmas.
This smile jumper from Gap is sure to brighten up a dreary winter day.
Cardigans
The cutest little deer cardigan I ever did see. Just look at that tail. Marks and Spencer may just have found my favourite here. If only I could shrink the girls a bit!
I have been admiring this little Next cardigan for a while. The soft blue will go with most outfits but the characters add a bit of fun that little ones will love.
This hooded cardigan from Gap has soft jersey lining and is also reversible to give two different looks. Plus it has the obligatory teddy bear ears on the hood!
The White Company have produced the perfect starry cardigan for a little girl. You always need a neutral cardigan but this has a lovely subtle pattern to make it that little bit special.
Rompers
Molly was a tiny baby in the depths of winter and I adored putting her in soft knitted rompers to keep her cosy. I love this cloud design from Zara and may possibly be purchasing it for a few friends!
You can trust Jools Oliver and her Little Bird Range at Mothercare to produce some classic designs that hark back to our own childhood. I love a bit of fair isle and this romper looks super cosy for chilly days. The beauty of the little bird range is most items suit a boy or girl so can easily be passed on to siblings.
A hedgehog in a party hat? I’m sold. Boden have created yet another amazing design in the softest knit with this jumper and trouser combo. It comes in designs for both boys and girls to keep everyone happy.
This little knitted jumper and leggings set from Mamas and Papas is ideal for babies as the leggings can easily be removed for nappy changes and you could mix and match the two items with other things to create more outfits. It also comes in cream if you are feeling brave!
Dresses
H&M always have some great children’s clothes at even better prices. I love the simplicity of this little dress and it comes in a range of colours too.
I so wish this little outfit from Next came in bigger sizes so that both the girls could have it. Classic Navy with a cheeky cat’s face. And a stripy top to complete the look.
This signature Joules Robin dress is the perfect festive outfit but not too Christmassy that it can’t be worn long after Santa has been.
The colours in this dress from Marks and Spencer are so pretty and I love the mitten detailing on the pockets. I know Molly would find this so funny to have ‘gloves’ on her dress.
Trousers
Knitted trousers are just the cosiest for little legs when the weather gets cold. Perfect under a dress or with a cosy sweatshirt. John Lewis has a great selection (of which Alice has quite a few) but I do rather like this bright stripey pair.
H&M always have the classic knitted leggings in a range of colours and at this price you can afford to stock up.
For the older girls Gap have produced some rather fun knitted joggers which look super comfy. The star design on this Navy pair looks great and they also have a rather nifty fair isle print too.
Hats, Gloves and Scarves
Hats and gloves are essential for keeping little ones snug in the winter months. Boden have always been one of my favourites for the sweetest designs and I’m loving this winter scene design hat and mittens. The ear flaps mean no nasty chills getting in either and a button allows you to fasten under the chin to stop baby pulling it off.
This reindeer hat and mittens from Marks and Spencer would be perfect for winter walks or festive fun.
When I was a kid I had the best ever cabbage patch earmuffs from America. Quite why I wanted to walk around with ever so slightly scary faces attached to my ears I’m not sure but since then I have a slight obsession with earmuffs. These fox design ones from John Lewis are sure to keep little girls happy and ears toasty warm.
Next have a great range of hats and I really rather like the soft grey of this hat, scarf and glove set. Ideal to go with every outfit.
Have you spotted any lovely knitwear that I really should be purchasing? I honestly DO need more excuses to shop for the girls, I promise!
Oh you enabler!!
That little deer cardigan is just too cute -feel a little trip to my local M&S coming on and the little Gap cardi too…..anything with ears and I’m sold!
Sorry Jane!! I know, I do love a cute little ear too. I still buy anything with ears for Molly and she’s 4! x
Ahh I love all of these, so cute! I need to restrain myself though, last time you did a clothing post I ended up on the Boden site accidentally ordering a jacket and snowsuit… I’m loving the Boden jumper and knitted leggings set, adorable! I’ve just bought this jumper for my little girl from mamas & papas, couldn’t resist… http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-christmas-owl-jumper/S0013954/type-s/ x
Oh that owl jumper is too cute! x
Just ordered the Smile jumper….and a geometric print sweater dress (!) – there is 30% off GAP with the code GRAZIA though 🙂 I also have my eyes on a pom pom hat and matching scarf from The White Company….. x
Oh no. I feel a GAP purchase coming on! That white company set was almost on the list too. So cute x
I’ve just received my lovely order from GAP – SO many beautiful things, what’s a Mum to do!
I need to get on to GAP immediately I think! x
I just used Charlotte’s code to get some lovely Christmas gifts! Whoop! x
I may also be making a purchase Becky. Oops! x
Just ordered the Boden hedgehog jumper & legging combo – so cute! Now off to check out Baby Gap…
It’s the sweetest isn’t it Katie. I rather liked the puffin too but the hedgehog in a party hat just pipped it to the post! x
Little girls clothing is so much cuter than boys! I bought the next dress with the cats on for a friends’ baby girl when she was born as something she could grow into. She looks so cute in it! I find Next clothes come up a bit big too so hopefully it’s something that will carry her into spring too with a t-shirt underneath instead of a long sleeved top.
That cat dress is one of my favourites. Next definitely comes up bigger in my experience. There are cute boys things out there but with two girls I luckily get to go for all the sweet girly stuff! xx
Is it wrong to admit I’ve already got about half of the items featured here?! On the cat cardi…. It washed really poorly! (And I hand washed) tbh been a bit disappointed in Next’s quality recently! Shame as so much of their stuff is super cute. Also, if you subscribe to the GAP email they are always sending discount codes through, I frequently get 40% off (including sale items) so well worth it! X
Not wrong at all Danielle! Oh that’s a shame on the cardy, you should take it back. I’m off to sign up to the GAP emails now, thanks for the tip x
Oh no! I got the cardigan from Next for Effie ages ago and it’s washed fine, it even survived the tumble dryer (I blame my hubby for that one!) Every time she wears it she gets compliments, and the fact that it’s a pale colour with bright patches means it goes with loads (I did think they were bunnies though so maybe I need to go to specsavers :-o). I’m in the process of trying to convince one of her nana’s to knit some other little animals to go on other more boring cardi’s!! On sizing, am I the only person that finds Zara stuff really small? Especially when trying to get them on or off? I’ve given up buying her normal size and even though she’s only just turned 2 we’re getting 3-4’s!! Xx
Liz, they are totes rabbits!! It’s my embarrassingly poor eyesight! RE: Zara sizing, I have to agree they do come up on the small side for Edie too! She also has long legs, and the trousers always seem a tad too short! X x