Betty
£295.00
“They began in Blakeney; where the fishermen had to wait for the tide to carry them along the meanderings of the estuary before they could get into open waters“.
Threads – The Delicate Life of John Craske. Julia Blackburn
*New delivery of Milk White & Rye in xs/s and s/m due early December – pre-order yours now!
Inspired by the Norfolk Fishermen’s Gansey jumpers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Betty is a chunky crew neck knitted cardigan with roomy proportions, an original “hailstone” stitch on the top half of the body with cosy oversized bucket pockets.
Made from super soft 100% British wool and knitted in Nottinghamshire (Great Britain).
Betty Martin was a Gansey knitter from Sheringham, Norfolk who knitted many of the fishermen’s Gansey jumpers. Her signature stitches were “chevrons” and “meshes” or fishing nets.
“From fleece to finished knit in less than 125 miles.”
Description
This generous, boxy fitting crew neck cardigan comes in three sizes: XS/S fits women’s size 8-10, S/M fits women’s size 10-12 and M/L fits women’s size 14/16. The roomy proportions and straight hem, mean you might like to size down for a neater fit. The perfect layering piece when there’s a chill in the air. Trimmed with a chunky ribbed placket and neck trim. The Oatmeal and Milk White colours have recycled paper buttons, the Rye buttons are made from milk protein and the Navy is trimmed with corozo nut buttons.
Franki wears size S/M, she’s a size 8 (UK) and 5″6 tall. Size down for a neater fit.
Measurements:
XS/S length from high point shoulder to hem at side seam 59cm. Width across chest 61 cm. Across shoulders 64.5cm.
S/M length from high point shoulder to hem at side seam 61 cm. Width across chest 64cm. Across shoulders 66cm.
M/L length from high point shoulder to hem at side seam 63cm. Width across chest 67cm. Across shoulders 67.5cm
*there may be a slight variation in measurements of 1cm either way depending on colour. This is standard tolerance for knitwear.
Discover the story behind the Norfolk Gansey knits by visiting the Every jumper tells a story page.
To discover more about my British wool and its incredibly low carbon footprint, please read my Journal entry: 125 Mile Promise.
Additional information
| Colour | Milk White, Natural Oatmeal, Navy Blue, Rye |
|---|---|
| Size | Extra Small/Small, Small/Medium, Medium/Large |
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Mary Brown (verified owner) –
Another beautiful garment. I have the S/M which is perfect, as I am tall and skinny, which gives a loose fit.