Hume Sweet Hume in Westray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | Knitwear

In October 1998, Hume Sweet Hume, Westray, United Kingdom, was launched.
Hume Sweet Hume began by designing and knitting Interior accessories such as cushions and throws, however eventually the cushions began to grow straps and now we make Knitwear like bags, scarves, hats and garments as well.
The Hume Sweet Hume Knitwear products are all made with natural fibres. Lambswool and silk blends are sourced in the Scottish Borders but the luxury yarns, such as mohair, are imported from Italy. Sourcing the yarn is a tiresome job but someone has to do it! So I get the occasional trip to Florence, Italy.
Initially the business hub was my home. The kitchen table supported two knitting machines, a sewing machine and an overlocker. The hallway was insulated with cushion pads and cones of yarn, it was a good excuse not to hoover.Fortunately for me, and my long suffering but tolerant family, Hume Sweet Hume moved to our new premises in the spring. This building, owned by our Mother and still known locally as the ‘chippy’, is situated in Pierowall Village and here we made our Hume Sweet Hume in Westray, our nest.