KITSCH or classy, the humble Christmas jumper has made a comeback in recent years with literally hundreds of different designs on offer throughout Cumbria.

At one time they used to be something that your granny would knit, but now they are definitely on trend with celebrities and fashionistas sporting their favourite designs.

Many people wear one for charity.

Hospice at Home West Cumbria for example has encouraged people to don one to raise money.

Recently the charity has been sending out fundraising packs to schools, businesses and homes in west Cumbria to host a Christmas Jumper Day.

For those that want to chase away the Covid-19 winter blues this Christmas here’s a selection that is sure to put a smile on the faces of friends and family:

1 LIDL OWN-BRAND CHRISTMAS JUMPER

For the first time ever the retailer is selling its own-brand Christmas jumpers for just £7.99.

They’ve got the familiar bright yellow circular Lidl logo on the chest and red and white stripes with different festive patterns on a blue polka dot background and come in a range of men’s and women’s sizes.

Available while stocks last – stores in Wigton, Carlisle and Maryport.

2 JOULES CLOTHING STORES

The stores in Keswick, Carlisle and Windermere offer a range of classy designs, for both men and woman, and boy and girls, and priced between £29 and £64.95 for adult sizes and £17.95 and £32.95 for children.

The Cracking Festive Dog Jumper, for the family pet, is priced at £14.95.

3 TU CAMPERVAN VW NAVY FAIR ISLE JUMPER SAINSBURY’S STORES

Tu at Sainbury’s has put out a design for fans of the classic VW campervan, the festive Fair Isle Navy Jumper.

With a classic crew neck, and a central snowy Christmas graphic, for a fun finish, pair with denim and trainers for a laid back look this December.

There are stores in Carlisle, Penrith and Cockermouth.

The price is £20.

4 GEORGE, HARRY POTTER HOGWARTS EXPRESS BLUE FAIR ISLE CHRISTMAS JUMPER, ASDA STORES

There are at stores in Carlisle, Whitehaven and Workington and the jumpers are priced at £16.

To help out with Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s campaign go to: hospiceathomewestcumbria.org.uk/news/today-is-our-christmas-jumper-day