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
*Size xs/s in Sugar Plum is due early December – pre-order yours now!
Inspired by the Norfolk Fishermen’s Gansey jumpers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Betty in Shetland wool is a chunky knitted crew neck cardigan/ jacket. It features 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 (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.
Description
This generous, 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 14/16. The roomy proportions and straight hem mean this style can be effortlessly pulled on over T-shirts, blouses or lighter knits 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 autumn layering.
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”.
The vibrant Sky Blue and Blood Orange colours are beautiful heathered tones unique to this yarn. Find out more about my Authentic Shetland Wool here: Authentic. Shetland. Wool.
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 my Every jumper tells a story page.
Additional information
| Colour | Blood Orange Shetland Marl, Sky Blue Shetland Marl, Sugar Plum |
|---|---|
| Size | Extra Small/Small, Small/Medium, Medium/Large |
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lindsey.c.woolley (verified owner) –
The style was everything I’d hoped it would be, oversized and straight-fitting (XS/S for my size 8-10). The sky blue colour exceeded expectations, a subtle mix of blue with a hint of green and a lovely soft robustness to the yarn. The knit is so easy and comforting to wear, simply beautiful, thank you!
Suzie MacDonald (verified owner) –
I ordered Betty in Sky Blue and am so thrilled with it. I chose the XS size as I wanted the feel of a jacket. It’s perfect, slightly shorter
but still with an unstructured cosy feel. The colour is beautiful and I love the detail in the buttons and the pockets.