Guernsey Sweater
Guernsey Sweater
Regular price
$198.00
Regular price
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$198.00
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Guernsey Sweater
Guernsey Sweater
Regular price
$198.00
Regular price
Sale price
$198.00
Unit price
per
The original Guernsey Sweater, made on the Island of Guernsey, knit from British wool.
Crafted by the last Guernsey knitter who practices traditional seamless knitting – the hallmark of authentic Guernsey sweater construction. No seams mean better insulation, performance, and durability. We love the Guernsey for its utility, especially the high, protective neckline. The secure ribbing at the neck, cuffs, and hem are a steadfast defense against the elements. This attention to practical detail, combined with a rich and intriguing cultural legacy (see “Product details” below), has made the Guernsey an indispensable companion for generations of English Channel fishermen.
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The cultural heritage of the Guernsey sweater runs as deep as its utilitarian origins.
Channel Island families jealously guarded their sweater knitting patterns, passing these designs from generation to generation. These weren't merely decorative choices – every cable and knot told a story of maritime life, with patterns echoing the ropes, waves, chains, and fishing nets. And in worst case scenarios, the sweaters could be used to identify sailors lost at sea.
From its beginnings in the Channel Islands, where it became the national dress of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm, this garment's reputation soon spread beyond its shores. Through 17th-century trade routes, the sweater found its way to distant coastal communities, including Scotland, where knitters embraced and elevated the design with their own flourishes.
Perhaps its greatest endorsement came from Admiral Lord Nelson, who in 1804 championed the "Guernsey jacket" for his naval forces, leading to its adoption as a standard issue in the British Navy and cementing its place in maritime history.
Channel Island families jealously guarded their sweater knitting patterns, passing these designs from generation to generation. These weren't merely decorative choices – every cable and knot told a story of maritime life, with patterns echoing the ropes, waves, chains, and fishing nets. And in worst case scenarios, the sweaters could be used to identify sailors lost at sea.
From its beginnings in the Channel Islands, where it became the national dress of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm, this garment's reputation soon spread beyond its shores. Through 17th-century trade routes, the sweater found its way to distant coastal communities, including Scotland, where knitters embraced and elevated the design with their own flourishes.
Perhaps its greatest endorsement came from Admiral Lord Nelson, who in 1804 championed the "Guernsey jacket" for his naval forces, leading to its adoption as a standard issue in the British Navy and cementing its place in maritime history.
100% British wool
The Guernsey is functional, and so its fit is forgiving, not fancy. It fits true to size, model is 190 lbs, 5'11" and wears a medium.
Our fit prioritizes functionality without sacrificing style. We take a practical approach that emphasizes comfort, leaves room for layering and ensures ease of movement.
How to measure yourself:
1. Neck circumference: Measure around the neck at the base where the collar band of a button-down shirt would sit.
2. Sleeve length: Measure from the center back base of the neck across the shoulder and down the outside of the arm to the wrist. Keep arm relaxed at elbow, arm hanging naturally.
3. Chest: Measure around the fullest part of the chest below the underarm, with arms relaxed at your sides. Keep the tape measure horizontal.
4. Waist: Measure around the smallest part of the waist, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
5. Hip: Stand with feet together comfortably and measure around the fullest point of the hip and seat, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
6. Inseam: Standing up straight and looking forward, have someone help you measure down the inside of the leg from the top point of the crotch to the bottom of the ankle bone.
Now find your correct size:
Our fit prioritizes functionality without sacrificing style. We take a practical approach that emphasizes comfort, leaves room for layering and ensures ease of movement.
How to measure yourself:
1. Neck circumference: Measure around the neck at the base where the collar band of a button-down shirt would sit.
2. Sleeve length: Measure from the center back base of the neck across the shoulder and down the outside of the arm to the wrist. Keep arm relaxed at elbow, arm hanging naturally.
3. Chest: Measure around the fullest part of the chest below the underarm, with arms relaxed at your sides. Keep the tape measure horizontal.
4. Waist: Measure around the smallest part of the waist, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
5. Hip: Stand with feet together comfortably and measure around the fullest point of the hip and seat, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
6. Inseam: Standing up straight and looking forward, have someone help you measure down the inside of the leg from the top point of the crotch to the bottom of the ankle bone.
Now find your correct size:
Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Made in Guernsey British Isles