# Snuggly Sheep Skin Sweaters The Monkstone Knitwear Collection is Carefully Spun Together By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkstone-knitwear References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/monkstone-knitwear.php) & [monkstoneknitwear](http://monkstoneknitwear.co.uk/collections/all) As winter draws near in many parts of the world, [comfy knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit) are taking over, and the Monkstone Knitwear is a great addition to any closet. Designer Anna Felton gets the wool from the Trevayne Farm in West Wales. The Welsh Black Mountain and Natural Dorset breeds are among the few types of sheep that have been used to deliver cutting-edge designs, neat knitted textures and hip styles. Felton designs the cozy sweaters and tops for both men and women. The Monkstone [Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch) feature just the kind of warm tops that many will be looking for during the dark cold winter days. The process behind these sheep-skin knits goes from shearing right until knitting with precision and care. For those who want to snuggle up in bed, these [knitted jumpers and cardigans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) will do the trick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Comfy Knits:** Opportunity for innovative designs and textures that provide comfort and style. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate ethically sourced materials and environmentally friendly practices in the fashion industry. - **Sheep-based Fashion:** Opportunity to explore unique and creative ways to incorporate sheep-skin into clothing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to the growing demand for comfortable and sustainable knitwear. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop specialized techniques and machinery for working with sheep-skin. - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity to create exclusive, high-end sheep-skin sweaters and tops for a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wren.md) - [Wool Sweater Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Soufflé Yarn Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Hand- Knitted Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills.md) - [Sustainable Knitwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-regenerative-wool.md)