Betty in Shetland wool
£325.00
“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
From the Olive and George collection, drawing inspiration from the Norfolk Fishermen’s Gansey jumpers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Betty in Shetland wool is a spring-weight, crew neck knitted jacket with roomy proportions, an original “hailstone” stitch on the top half of the body and cosy oversized bucket pockets.
Made from 100% authentic Shetland wool and knitted in Nottinghamshire.
Betty in Shetland wool is available in three sizes: XS/S, S/M and M/L and comes in the Sky Blue colour only. It is trimmed with sustainable toffee coloured “Codelite” buttons.
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.
Description
This generous, spring-weight knitted jacket 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 12/14 or men’s size S/M. The roomy proportions with straight hem mean this style can be effortlessly pulled on over T-shirts or blouses as a softer and cosier alternative to a denim jacket. The authentic Shetland wool is lighter and dryer in feel (than the British wool which has been used in the classic Betty cardigan), making this piece just right for spring.
The vibrant Sky Blue colour is a beautiful heathered tone which is unique to this yarn, you can find out more about this precious yarn in my journal entry on Shetland wool. https://charlknitwear.co.uk/journal/authentic-shetland-wool
Trimmed with a chunky ribbed placket and neck trim. The toffee coloured buttons are made in England from a sustainable by-product of milk called “Codelite”.
Model wears size S/M and is a size 10-12 (UK) and is 5″75 tall.
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.
To discover the story behind the Norfolk Gansey knits please visit our Journal page.
Additional information
| Colour | Sky Blue Shetland Marl |
|---|---|
| Size | Extra Small/Small, Small/Medium, Medium/Large |
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