November 2008:

Small independent retailer up against the big boys!!

Penny Burdett Knitwear  - the only independent shop through to the finals of the 'Peoples Choice' 'Best Retailer' section in the VISIT LONDON AWARDS!
Also on the shortlist are Selfridges, John Lewis, Hamleys and Topshop!!!
click www.visitlondon.com/events/vl_awards/visit-london-awards-08-shortlist

As a specialist shop, over the years Penny Burdett has built up a large following of loyal customers worldwide and it is their vote that has put her on the shortlist. The designer is constantly developing and adding new designs to her range, a particular hit this year being her kid mohair fingerless gloves, matching berets and elegant frockcoats – see below

October 2008:

SPOT ON!!
NEW into the shop, my own new knit spot scarves and some more brilliant felted bags from Josephine Karen to brighten these Autumn days!

September 2008:

Autumn/Winter OSKA clothing now in the shop – lovely colours and unusual shapes – click here for full range

Flax sale now on - click here

June 2008:

Brilliant Designer jewellery from Petra Meiren and Rowena Park recently delivered!
VERY SPECIAL – great for a present or to set off an outfit!!!

May 2008:

This website has been significantly updated and re-designed to make it easier for you to order our knitwear range.

Pictures below are of some of the newer designs – the first in larger styles, the second in coats and the last in fitted tops all in shop window – there are also now prices, sizes and colour swatches - the new colours in the larger viscose colour swatch are exclusive, dyed to specification!

Ethical Policy / Fairtrade  ALL YARN products are spun and dyed under stringent controls, to ensure quality, wash fastness, no use of environmentally harmful dyestuffs or chemicals, comply with European ECO/ISO standards and are sourced from areas thoroughly checked-out beforehand to ensure compliance with high ethical standards.

April 2008:

My latest delivery of Spring OSKA has just arrived, including their brilliant black denim/linen trousers and jackets and their linen collection in purples, greens and creams. Plus the lovely jacket pictured below!
Check out prices, sizes and colours in shop window - OSKA

March 2008:

New into the shop – some glorious raffia bags – fair-traded from Madagascar – enough to brighten any day…
And to continue the colourful story – beautiful hand printed aluminium bangles (pictured), rings and earrings designed and made here in England by Hazel Atkinson.

December 2007:

Glorious silk scarves from Margo Selby, woven here in London
and some more wonderful soft marino wool/cashmere scarves from Shirley Pinder, woven in Scotland .

November 2007:

Felt bags and purses from Josephine Karen, beautifully made and at very reasonable prices.

Below pictures of some exciting jewellery from innovative German designer, Petra Meiren! Her work retails in gallery shops worldwide.

September 2007:

At last my new season of OSKA has arrived!!!!

Some lovely colours, fabrics and shapes:

November 2006:

The Art of the Knit - Penny Burdett celebrates 20 years at Camden Lock

If you can paint it, sculpt it, print it or create it in cloth, you can knit it! Penny Burdett has never been constrained in her designs by the conventional. The mid eighties was an exciting time to design knitwear. Penny's first venture into retailing her designs was at Camden Lock market in 1986, where there was a plethora of maker/designers, vintage and antique stalls and a vibrant creative atmosphere. The reaction to her work was excellent and when she showed her work at the prestigious Chelsea Craft Fair, she gained wholesale orders for her work worldwide.

Penny celebrated 20 years in business on Thursday 9th November with a special archive display of her knits at her shop and her guests made the effort to take some vintage Penny Burdett originals out of mothballs for the occasion!
It was good to see how her work has progressed over the years while retaining her distinctive style.

Fashion Show September 2006:

Recently knitting has become a major pleasure of stars awaiting their next film take. Both the focus on hand knitting and customisation has led a trend for emphasis on handmade originality and detail. 20 years on, Penny still designs and retails her work at her shop, keeping it local and hands on, and wholesales her designs to select boutiques, finding the design/making process to be absolutely compulsive. She was also the instigator of the extremely successful Camden Fashion Show, now into its sixth year. It was a major success and thank you to all those who came. For more visuals, click here.