ME+EM Knitwear: Cashmere, Merino and How It Fits

ME+EM knitwear is built on four yarns: fine merino and cashmere blends for the slim Barely There layers, pure cashmere for the relaxed jumpers and snood sets, alpaca blends for the Fair Isle and textured knits, and merino with yak for the brushed browns. On Luxury Handbags the Autumn Winter 2026 knits cost $280 to $660, they are sold mainly in letter sizes XXS to XXL, and a UK 8 to 10 is a Small.

Knitwear is the category where ME+EM’s pricing makes most sense: a 100% cashmere jumper from the label costs a fraction of the Italian houses. This guide groups the 48 knits in the edit by family, explains which yarn each uses and how each fits, and ends with care advice. See the full range in ME+EM jumpers on Luxury Shoes .

ME+EM knitwear families at a glance

The Barely There collection

Barely There is ME+EM’s fine-gauge layering knit, made from 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere. It is thin enough to wear under a blazer and close enough to sit flat under a dress.

• Barely There Top in Black ($280): slim, with a crew neckline. Also in Navy, Deep Camel, Heather Brown and Jewel Blue.
• Barely There Jumper in Port Brown ($320): the long-sleeved version.
• Barely There Baby Tee in Rich Olive/Soft White ($280), Rich Olive with Soft White.
• Barely There Cardigan in Rich Olive/Soft White ($360), which makes a twinset with the baby tee.

Buy Barely There in your usual letter size for a close fit, and one size up if you want it to skim.

ME+EM cashmere jumpers

The 100% cashmere pieces are the heart of the range. Most are made in China; the Raglan Jumper + Snood in Navy ($570) is made in Nepal.

Snood and scarf sets

ME+EM sells several jumpers with a matching neck piece. The Boyfriend Jumper + Snood in Charcoal Mélange ($570) has a detachable snood that buttons on, and the Raglan Jumper + Snood has a flattering raglan sleeve. The Straight Jumper + Scarf in Port Brown ($530) uses a merino and cashmere blend, and the Straight Jumper + Scarf in Cocoa Brown ($430) an alpaca blend.

Relaxed and high neck

The High Neck Relaxed Jumper in Rich Olive Green ($530) has a dropped shoulder and a high neck, and also comes in Mid Grey Mélange. The Relaxed Crop Jumper in Cream ($530) is a shorter, cropped length that sits well over a high-waisted trouser.

Argyle

Argyle is this season’s pattern. The Argyle Relaxed Jumper in Pecan Brown Mélange/Charcoal ($660) is the most expensive knit in the edit, and the Relaxed Argyle Jumper in Grey Multi ($620) has a straight fit.

Vests and cardigans

The High Neck Vest in Charcoal Mélange ($470) and the Boyfriend Knit Vest in Navy ($430) layer over a shirt. The Straight Cardigan in Rich Olive Green ($570) is the cashmere cardigan to own.

Merino, cashmere and silk knits

A blend of 54% merino, 23% cashmere and 23% silk gives these knits a soft sheen. The High Neck Straight Jumper in Barolo Red ($430) also comes in Hazelnut Mélange. The Pouf Sleeve Knit Tee in Merlot Red ($340) has a gathered short sleeve and is the knit to wear with a full skirt; it also comes in Scarlet Red and Mid Grey Mélange. For pure silk, the Draped Neck Knit Tee in Merlot Red ($430) is the evening knit.

Fair Isle, alpaca and yak

The textured knits use alpaca and yak for warmth and loft.

• Fair Isle Relaxed Jumper in Pecan Brown Multi ($470), alpaca blend, made in Romania.
• Fair Isle Baby Tee in Grey Multi ($390), a shrunken fit, made in Italy.
• Button Front Straight Tee in Smoke Pink ($470), alpaca and merino, made in Turkey.
• V-Neck Relaxed Jumper in Heather Brown Mélange ($430), merino and yak.
• Rib Sleeve Cardigan in Pecan Brown Mélange ($430), merino and yak.

Made in Italy knits

A small group of knits is made in Italy: the Contour Cardigan in Dark Chocolate ($570) and the High Neck Buttoned Tee in Port Brown ($470), both merino with 10% cashmere, and the Straight Knit Vest in Grey Multi ($470) in pure merino.

How does ME+EM knitwear fit?

ME+EM sizes most knits in letters, and its own chart maps them to UK sizes like this: XS is UK 4 to 6, S is UK 8 to 10, M is UK 12 to 14, L is UK 16 and XL is UK 18. Because each letter covers two sizes, the shape of the knit matters. Relaxed cashmere is forgiving; slim and shrunken knits are not, so if you are at the top of a letter’s range, take the next letter for those. Every knit in the Luxury Handbags edit is listed as true to size. The full chart is in the ME+EM size guide.

How to care for ME+EM cashmere

Follow the care label on each piece. As a general rule for cashmere and merino, hand wash cool with a wool detergent, press out the water in a towel and dry flat away from heat. Fold knits rather than hanging them, so the shoulders keep their shape. Light pilling is normal in the first weeks of wear on any soft cashmere; remove it with a cashmere comb.

How to wear ME+EM knitwear

The Barely There Top goes under a Sharp Contour Blazer and over the Icon Trouser for work. A relaxed cashmere jumper goes with the Engineered Barrel Jean at the weekend. The snood sets do the work of a coat collar on milder days. Add a triangle scarf such as the Mini Triangle Knit Scarf in Cream ($280) in matching cashmere. For other labels at a higher price, our list of the best quiet luxury knitwear brands and our knitwear styling guide have more ideas; all of Luxury Shoes ’s knits are in designer knitwear.

Frequently asked questions

Is ME+EM cashmere good quality?

ME+EM’s cashmere jumpers are 100% cashmere, and its Barely There knits are 90% merino with 10% cashmere. For the price, which starts at $430 for pure cashmere on Luxury Shoes , they compare well with labels that cost twice as much.

What is ME+EM Barely There?

Barely There is ME+EM’s fine-gauge layering knit in 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere. It comes as a top, jumper, baby tee and cardigan, with a slim fit.

What size ME+EM jumper should I get?

ME+EM knitwear sizes map to UK sizes as XS for UK 4 to 6, S for UK 8 to 10, M for UK 12 to 14, L for UK 16 and XL for UK 18. Take your usual letter size.

Where is ME+EM knitwear made?

Most ME+EM knitwear is made in China. Some pieces are made in Italy, Turkey, Romania and Nepal, and the country is listed on every product page.

Does ME+EM make cashmere cardigans?

Yes. The Straight Cardigan in Rich Olive Green is 100% cashmere, and the Contour Cardigan and Barely There Cardigan use merino with 10% cashmere.