A quick browse of Net-a-Porter’s Wednesday deliveries brought something new and unexpected to the table. Wool and the Gang is a quirky new find which makes fashion more than a quick-fix buy, selling a kit consisting of all the materials and equipment needed to knit yourself something fabulous.

For the more impatient customer there is a range of ready-to-wear pieces including eco-chic scarves, ponchos, and snuggly accessories for winter made from chunky Peruvian wool. The girls behind the company – Lisa Sabrier and Carolyn Main – found their creative calling in Peru, where knitting is a way of life, as is farming the best animals for quality wool and beautiful cottons.

Knitting took hold of the celebrity world a few years ago now, with the media snapping up photos of loyal fans from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe – but what with the global money situation and the need to up our eco credentials, it could well be back with a vengeance. Starting from £69 for a legwarmer and glove kit, they make the perfect gift or a luxurious indulgence for a rainy afternoon. Available at net-a-porter.com or www.woolandthegang.com.

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