Chibbles
£265.00
“They would set out when the tide was high and they would drift with its ebb as slow as anything. They might collect cockles from the banks and they always took a fishing line and sometimes caught a dab or two.”
Threads-The delicate Life of John Craske. Julia Blackburn.
Inspired by the Norfolk Fishermen’s Gansey jumpers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Chibbles is a nautically striped, women’s jumper.
It takes its name from Jimmy “Chibbles” Bishop, a Sheringham man who came from a long line of fishermen and whose Gansey was created by Esther Nurse, a much admired knitter.
This style has an integrally knitted funnel neck which is worn high (unfolded) to keep out the wind and the emphasized fashioning ribs around the raglan shoulders and neck line are beautifully aligned with the stripe.
It also has flared sleeves, a direct inversion of the tight cuffs and wide arm holes of the original Ganseys. It also has a stepped hem with side splits which give this garment a relaxed and more modern feel.
Description
The classic Breton stripe is knitted in 100% certified British wool and the Blood Orange/Rye stripe is knitted from a blend of 100% certified British and Shetland wools. Both are knitted in Perugia, Italy by a wonderful family run,small-scale knitting factory.
Measurements:
XS/S length from high point shoulder to front hem: 54cm. At centre back: 61cm. Width across chest 55cm. Raglan shoulders.
M/L length from high point shoulder to front hem: 56cm. At centre back: 63cm. Width across chest 58cm. Raglan shoulders.
*there may be a slight variation in measurements of 1cm either way depending on colour. This is standard tolerance for knitwear.
Discover more about the British wool in my collection here: Tracing the journey of my wool
Read about the history of the nautical stripe here: The Breton Stripe
Additional information
| Size | XS/S, M/L |
|---|---|
| Colour | Cream with Navy Blue stripe, Rye with Blood Orange stripe |
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Review for Chibbles
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gemmatolosa29 (verified owner) –
Just divine! I loved it so much I brought it in both colour ways, and have practically lived in them over winter.
Absolute wardrobe staples that I know will become forever pieces.
I was hesitant with the price initially, but was not disappointed, they are the perfect investment and I would encourage you to go for it if you’re unsure as you will be pleased as punch with these pieces!
Paul Tursner-Upcott (verified owner) –
This was a Valentines present for my wife and she absolutely loves it, stunning quality and it’s now a treasure in her wardrobe..
fintythepoodle (verified owner) –
I’m so pleased with my purchase . It fits very well and feels so soft, warm and comfortable. It is excellent quality, arrived quickly and communication/customer service was excellent. I bought the navy option. Within 5 minutes of opening the parcel I was 100% certain I will be a repeat customer.