Thoughtfully created knitwear and knitted product, designed and made in Scotland.

Archipelago is a small creative studio based in the Scottish Borders, specialising in knitwear and knitted accessories. We don’t follow trends or respond to seasons but rather design for longevity inspired by life, people and the environment around us.

  • DOWNINGS

    Lambswool Neck warmer

  • STRANDHILL

    Lambswool Snood

  • EILDON

    Lambswool Snood & neck warmer

“Beautiful, classic, quality pieces that can be worn season after season. The antithesis of fast fashion.”

— JULIE, LONDON

KNITTING CLASSES

In person, domestic machine knitting classes in a friendly and encouraging environment. A chance to learn new skills, understand how the knitting machine works, meet new people, and leave with something unique that you have created.

Stripey wool scarf by Archipelago knitwear
V Bed hand flat knitting machine
Archipelago knitwear patterned swatches

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday 15th of March

Knit your own patterned snood
Price: £65pp
Venue: Untangled Yarns, Galashiels
Time:10am

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Tuesday 25th of March

Knit your own patterned snood
Price: £65pp
Venue: Untangled Yarns, Galashiels
Time:6pm

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Saturday 29th of March

Introduction to machine knitting
Price: £65pp
Venue: Untangled Yarns, Galashiels
Time: 10am

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Tuesday 1st of April

Introduction to machine knitting
Price: £65pp
Venue: Untangled Yarns, Galashiels
Time: 6pm

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Archipelago knitwear based in the Scottish Borders

DISCOVER

Archipelago Knitwear was founded by award-winning designer and academic, Angela Cassidy who has over 15 years’ experience designing and teaching.

Passionate about knitting, starting Archipelago Knitwear is an opportunity to connect directly with those that appreciate quality in the hand made and are looking for something unique for themselves or loved ones.