William Lockie

About William Lockie

William Lockie, fondly known as Lockies, has been making knitwear in Hawick, in the Scottish Borders, since 1874. It is still a family business, and its skilled workers come from local families who have been employed there for generations. The yarns are natural: cashmere, camelhair, merino, Geelong and lambswool. Each sweater goes through 30 individual steps, using frame knitting machines from the 1920s alongside modern Shima Seiki looms. Pieces are hand-linked and bar-tacked, with quality trims. The designs are classic sweaters, some inspired by vintage detailing, cut to fit a modern wardrobe. If you want knitwear made to last, this is a good place to look.