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Norwegian Wool Sweaters

Ticklishchap

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A great post. It has reminded me of a heavy Breton sweater I had in the 1980s. Trying to find an equivalent now I just get high street “fashion” look-alike brands, nothing like the genuine garment. Does anyone know of a source for the latter, preferably in UK?
A great post. It has reminded me of a heavy Breton sweater I had in the 1980s. Trying to find an equivalent now I just get high street “fashion” look-alike brands, nothing like the genuine garment. Does anyone know of a source for the latter, preferably in UK?

guernsey-breton-sweater

Here is the link, which I hope will work.
Feel free to PM me for any further information about wool sweaters, especially of military or maritime provenance.
 

Ticklishchap

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Nice to see these crop up. They remind me a bit of Fairisle, but from a different geographical tradition. I could see me picking up a couple at some point. I'm also very fond of traditional Aran knitwear, though those lack the same colourful approach to patterning.

https://www.peterchristian.co.uk/aran-crewneck-sweater

I am considering the above - but probably not until the New Year: my sweater budget has already run over!
 

Edward

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https://www.peterchristian.co.uk/aran-crewneck-sweater

I am considering the above - but probably not until the New Year: my sweater budget has already run over!

Nice example - though on the pricey side, imo... unless it's hand-knit, of course (the labour in that always whacks up the price). Of all places, the Carrolls' Irish Gifts chain does some cracking Aran knitwear. Doubtless machine-knit, but it looks good, it's pure wool, and having handled them they are very much comparable in weight and quality to the cottage-industry pieces I was raised on (the difference being, of course, they were all hand-knit, but...). Decent prices - https://www.carrollsirishgifts.com/aran-knitwear/men/?start=0&sz=12 - I'm trying to resist the temptation to buy a couple ahead of the end of December to avoid the import taxes.
 

Ticklishchap

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Nice example - though on the pricey side, imo... unless it's hand-knit, of course (the labour in that always whacks up the price). Of all places, the Carrolls' Irish Gifts chain does some cracking Aran knitwear. Doubtless machine-knit, but it looks good, it's pure wool, and having handled them they are very much comparable in weight and quality to the cottage-industry pieces I was raised on (the difference being, of course, they were all hand-knit, but...). Decent prices - https://www.carrollsirishgifts.com/aran-knitwear/men/?start=0&sz=12 - I'm trying to resist the temptation to buy a couple ahead of the end of December to avoid the import taxes.

Thank you for the link. I used to wear Arans a lot but have neglected them over the past few years. I always preferred and still prefer hand knitted - which I think the Peter Christian one is. I like the model as well (in the Peter Christian - mature years, but nice strapping chap!
 
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Ticklishchap

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Thank you, that is superb. I am sure I bought the original in Guernsey or Jersey.

I have been wearing Guernseys since the age of about 7!
Recently I ordered a new Navy Guernsey from Guernsey Woollens: I've lost a few pounds and my 20-year old one became too big for me!
The Breton Guernsey was bought from P. Christian a few months ago. I notice that Guernsey Woollens do a similar one.
 

STEVIEBOY1

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I have been wearing Guernseys since the age of about 7!
Recently I ordered a new Navy Guernsey from Guernsey Woollens: I've lost a few pounds and my 20-year old one became too big for me!
The Breton Guernsey was bought from P. Christian a few months ago. I notice that Guernsey Woollens do a similar one.
My Guernsey is also from Guernsey Woollens. Another firm that I bought a couple of Breton Sweaters from is Saint James, I think they are based in St. Malo.
 

Edward

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Thank you for the link. I used to wear Arans a lot but have neglected them over the past few years. I always preferred and still prefer hand knitted - which I think the Peter Christian one is. I like the model as well (in the Peter Christian - mature years, but nice strapping chap!

Hand knit would make the difference in price for sure. The PC stuff all looks great. Tempted to try one of their suits.
 

SGTROCK

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I have transitioned out of leather jackets mostly to cardigans and fisherman sweaters. The Mr.Rogers look seems very easy and approachable.
 

Short Balding Guy

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Update to Dale sweaters:

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Cheers, Eric -
 
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Ticklishchap

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I recently acquired a new Norwegian sweater - Navy and Ecru - from Peter Christian (the firm I mentioned earlier in the context of the Guernsey Breton wool sweater) and have worn it quite a few times over the past few weeks. The fit is perfect and I love the feel and smell of the wool. It’s warm but breathes very well. They do an Ecru and Navy version as well - I might get it although I already have an old one in that colour.
When I was a teenager one of my Rugby coaches often wore a Norwegian sweater during practices in cold weather. That was the thing that initially switched me on to their advantages both practical and aesthetic. I was copying him when I bought my first one at that age.
I’ll try and add a photo soon of the new Navy and Ecru as well as links to the supplier.
 

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