Knomester Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I have searched high and low for a simple, knitted plain navy blue cardigan for my son but alas everything seems to be stripes, tracksuit tops, hoodies or emblazened with logos..!I'm just looking for a basic plain navy button up cardigan (wool or cotton - I don't mind) to fit a tall toddler (age 2-3 in most shops) as an extra layer to go with several outfits before we leave for our holidays at the beginning of next week. (It needs to be plain because we've already gone a bit mad with stripy shorts and t-shirts).If anyone has seen such a thing I would be eternally grateful to know where! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatDew Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Try Next. We have something exactly as described I think we got it in the spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Gap? H&M? The latter most certainly, I think downstairs in the h&m on Regent St has thr larges children's selection I've seen thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knomester Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 KatDew - Thank you. I'd already checked at Next and have just double checked - they do have one but only starting from age 3 upwards which will be too big!Ruth - No joy at Gap sadly, but I haven't tried H&M. Not sure I'll have chance to make it up to town before we leave though - I should have thought of that before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatDew Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 ah my boy is 4 so I wouldn't know the smaller sizes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 When are you going? Am going up to Regent St/ Soho tomorrow, delayed 16wk jabs depending (please god go well...) and could have a look for you? Obviously it is a huge hardship havig to go into h&m At all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufton Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Mothercare do a plain navy cardigan for boys, but it does have a hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaL Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 There is an H&M in Brixton but not sure how big the kids section is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco79 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Ridiculously priced but how lovely....http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty/Baby-Boy/Dylan-Navy-Cashmere-Mix-Cardigan-Caramel-baby&child/72756?utm_source=googlefeed&of_tid=bHa1KiJOVkWnBGE4lwE6wWKWbO_mW7z_4c6ehHTi8b6n6PFdFPs22PRedMGsRv7qSaw it the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco79 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 On a more sensible note. What about a school cardigan, like John Lewis?http://www.johnlewis.com/77297/Product.aspx?source=63258&sku=230826390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 ?100 for a cardigan :-SToo late now, but for future note I have lots of nice basic cardigan patterns and knit to order (and don't charge anywhere near to ?100!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midivydale Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I saw a gorgeous one in cos on the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco79 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Doesn't 'everyone' shop for their children's clothes in Liberty? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Tee hee, obviously there are enough people out there willing to pay that much. Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knomester Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Stunning eco79, if a little out of my budget... The John Lewis 'school' cardigan would be perfect (like the Next one KatDew mentioned) but they start at age 3 which would drown him at the moment. I shall remember for next year (when I'll probably want yellow or green or red!).Pickle - I wish I had known sooner. We do have knitters in the family, but unfortunately very slow ones who can't be relied upon to finish knitting something before it's too small!I shall head off to Mothercare in Peckham over the weekend in search of the one with a hood I think. better than none at all. And thank you for the offer Ruth, incredibly kind but I wouldn't want to put on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonethebeaver Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 JoJo do a gorgeous plain blue cardigan but also with a hood. Two different designs actually I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absentminded Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 What about M&S? Has that be suggested yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladywotlunches Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Sainsburys have back to school ranges (sorry, back TU school!!) with navy cardis. They definitely start at 3 years, but worth a try as my DD is only 20 months and can easily wear cardigans/gilets etc that are 3 years up (because she loves her brother's old ones!!)Easy to get to than Liberty too ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knomester Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 You'd think it would be a simple thug to find wouldn't you! Sadly all the usual suspects only had baby sizes or 3 upwards or sold out because they were winter stock. However, thanks to the amazing Ruth (and a last minute dash to Oxford Street for bits and pieces this morning), H&M on Regent Street saved the day. A lovely little navy cardigan in the sale for ?5. Happy mummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Good old H&M comes up trumps once again! Hurrah! Enjoy your hols! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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