Marks and Spencer has launched a new range of festive jumpers and knits, and shoppers are praising the designs for being 'so soft' and 'easy to wear'. Among the standout pieces is the Fair Isle Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper, priced at £36, which has earned five-star reviews for its comfort and style.
Fair Isle Jumper Wins Over Shoppers
The Fair Isle Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper comes in a cream-and-black design with a Fair Isle pattern and cable-knit elements. Available in sizes extra small to extra large, it features a regular fit with slightly wide sleeves. The timeless crew neck design is finished with a contrasting black ribbed trim at the cuffs and hem, offering plenty of seasonal character.
Shoppers who have bought the jumper have been impressed with its quality. One person remarked in a five-star review: "Beautiful pattern, easy to wear, comfortable. Stylish." Another added: "I love this jumper. It's so soft and not too long. Looks lovely with black jeans." A third commented: "Love this jumper. It’s a classic. Not too thick and heavy but still cosy. Looks great with black trousers. Bought this with 20% off and was really pleased with the quality and price."
However, one shopper left a two-star testimonial noting that the garment was a bit 'see-through' in some places.
More Festive Knitwear Options
For those who prefer a cardigan, the Embellished V-Neck Cardigan, priced at £40, features a soft grey colourway, blouson sleeves, and embellished detailing. It has a deep V-neckline, a touch of wool for added cosiness, and grey buttons in the same hue as the fabric. One five-star review noted: "Love this cardigan. It fits well, and the embellishments are lovely. The only thing is the plastic grey buttons; I have changed them for black beaded buttons to enhance the embellishments. But I would highly recommend."
The Pointelle Sparkle Crew Neck Slim Fit Jumper, priced at £28, offers a subtle sparkle with a metallic thread running through the navy blue fabric. It features a crew neckline and delicate scalloped edges. One shopper wrote: "Love this, I will be wearing this daytime and evening. I went up a size; it fits great, not scratchy. It looks more expensive on." Another added: "Nice close fit. Really sparkly but not cheap-looking. Great value for money."
The Alpaca Blend Textured Relaxed Jumper, priced at £50, comes in five colours including ruby red. Made from a mix of 35% wool, 35% alpaca, 27% polyamide, and 3% elastane, it has a relaxed fit with ribbed trims on the cuffs, collar, and hem. It holds a 4.6-star rating with over 400 reviews. One fan stated: "Love this jumper. So warm and looks lovely on. Have had compliments on it. Size Small and plenty of room. I am 10/12, and, for me, it was a good fit. Looks classy! Enough room for a blouse underneath, for a different look but cosy enough without."
Another reviewer noted: "A lovely, cosy red sweater that’s both warm and stylish. I bought a perfect size small and love wearing it with jeans and a silky scarf. It also looks great with smart trousers. My new favourite Christmas jumper!" One drawback mentioned by a shopper was that the alpaca wool can be a bit itchy, as noted in a four-star review: "This jumper is a gorgeous red. It is great quality. The only reason I gave it 4* instead of 5 is because it is a bit itchy. But I guess that is to be expected as it is alpaca wool."
For those seeking alternatives, Boden's Edie Fair Isle Jumper, priced at £99, features a Fair Isle print with blue, yellow, red, burgundy, pink, and grey. Next's Green/White Fairisle Relaxed Long Sleeve Crew Neck Jumper with Wool, priced at £39, offers a more muted pop of colour.
