As the evenings draw in, a good jumper does more work than almost anything else in the wardrobe. UK clothing brand Weird Fish has built a loyal following for its patterned knitwear, and its women’s range currently spans Fair Isle yokes, ikat-inspired designs, intarsia motifs, chunky cables and easy “outfitter” cardigans.
Those names can be confusing, so this guide explains what each knit style actually is, compares six popular pieces and looks at what they’re made of. Prices, ratings and fabric details were checked on weirdfish.co.uk on 4 November 2026, during the site’s Black Friday sale, so they may have changed since.
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Six Weird Fish Knits Compared
| Style | Knit type | Fabric (as listed) | Rating | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Fair Isle Jumper | Fair Isle, Scandi-inspired | 79% acrylic, 20% recycled polyester, 1% elastane | 4.5 (594 reviews) | 32.50 (was 65) |
| Arelia Ikat Knitted Jumper | Ikat-inspired, turtle neck | 79% acrylic, 20% recycled polyester, 1% elastane | 4.7 (393 reviews) | 32.50 (was 65) |
| Caballo Outfitter Cardigan | Nordic-style, speckled nep yarn | 60% cotton, 40% acrylic | 4.6 (542 reviews) | 39 (was 65) |
| Rhona Super Soft Cable Knit Cardigan | Chunky cable, V-neck | 80% polyester, 20% polyamide | 4.8 (51 reviews) | 35 (was 70) |
| Tyla Cosy Knit Scalloped Jumper | Soft patterned knit | 100% polyester | 4.7 (214 reviews) | 24 (was 60) |
| Swallows Intarsia Fair Isle Jumper | Intarsia | 79% polyester, 14% polyamide, 6% wool, 1% elastane | 4.9 (47 reviews) | 58.50 (was 65) |
Ratings and review counts are as shown on each product page on the date checked. All six are listed in sizes 8 to 22 and as 30 degree machine washable.
Fair Isle: The Classic Yoke Jumper
Fair Isle knitting takes its name from a tiny island in Shetland and traditionally uses bands of small repeating patterns in several colours. Our featured image shows the Lowell Fair Isle Jumper, which Weird Fish says is inspired by its time in Norway and uses a Scandinavian knitting design. It has a round neck with a small roll and ribbed cuffs.
The brand says the acrylic and polyester mix keeps you warm without overheating. With almost 600 reviews and an average of 4.5, it is one of the most reviewed women’s knits on the site, and it comes in several colourways including deep teal, navy, rhubarb and blossom pink.
Ikat-Inspired: Pattern With a Higher Neck
Ikat is a dyeing technique where threads are dyed before weaving, giving blurred, zigzag shapes. The Arelia Ikat Knitted Jumper borrows those shapes but, as the product description explains, the design is knitted in rather than dyed. Weird Fish made the neck a little higher for extra warmth and added ribbed cuffs and hem. It shares the Lowell’s fabric blend and price, and averaged 4.7 from 393 reviews.
Outfitter Cardigans: The Everyday Layer
Weird Fish calls the Caballo an “outfitter” cardigan because it is easy to style with almost anything. It features a Nordic-style design in speckled nep yarn, mock-horn buttons and a metal badge at the hem. Of the six pieces here it has the most cotton, at 60 percent, which some people find more breathable than fully synthetic knits. Over 500 reviews give it a 4.6 average.
Cable Knit: Texture Over Colour
Cable knitting creates raised, twisted ropes in the fabric rather than colour patterns. The Rhona Super Soft Cable Knit Cardigan has a chunky cable, deep V-neck and large buttons. The brand describes it as soft, light and surprisingly warm, and suggests layering it over a simple blouse or tee. It is the highest rated cardigan in our selection at 4.8.
Cosy Knits: Soft and Stretchy
Not everyone wants a traditional wool-look knit. The Tyla Cosy Knit Scalloped Jumper is 100% polyester, and the brand describes the material as soft, squashy and stretchy. At 24 GBP in the sale it was the cheapest jumper in our comparison, and it averaged 4.7 from 214 reviews.
Intarsia: Pictures Knitted In
Intarsia is a technique for knitting blocks of colour, which lets designers create pictures rather than repeating bands. The Swallows Intarsia Fair Isle Jumper uses it for a two-tone swirling swallows design, finished with a rolled-edge neckline and ribbed cuffs and hem. It is the only piece here with wool in the blend (6 percent) and had the highest rating, 4.9 from 47 reviews. It was also the least discounted, at 10 percent off.
How to Choose Your Knit
- For everyday warmth on a budget: the Lowell or Arelia jumpers, both half price when checked.
- For layering over shirts and tees: the Caballo outfitter or Rhona cable cardigans.
- For softness above all: the Tyla cosy knit.
- For a statement piece: the Swallows intarsia jumper.
- For less synthetic fibre: the Caballo, with 60% cotton.
Care, Delivery and Returns
All six pieces are listed as 30 degree machine washable, which makes them easier to live with than hand-wash wool. Washing inside out and drying flat can help knits keep their shape. On the date checked, Weird Fish offered free UK standard delivery over 60 GBP (3.95 GBP below that) and free UK returns, with an extended returns window for Christmas.
Final Thoughts
Weird Fish’s women’s knitwear is less about luxury fibres and more about pattern, comfort and easy care. With most of the range heavily reduced at the time of writing, it is a good moment to pick up a Fair Isle or cosy jumper for winter. Browse the full range at Weird Fish.
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