I have been wearing my cricket sweaters for a change over the past few days, I recently bought another one to add to my collection, with the contuinhg cold wether I have been very glad of them too.
I See that Outdoor Knitwear still have a sale on a number of their excellent sweaters.
I am in one of their Army WPs today.
Stay well and safe everyone.
Yes, I know what you mean, I think, like the traditional Guernseys made in the UK Channel Islands, the various stitching's/knitting patterns denoted different seaman as many of them were fishermen and it helped in identification in the case of accidents.
Yes, I know what you mean, I think, like the traditional Guernseys made in the UK Channel Islands, the various stitching's/knitting patterns denoted different seaman as many of them were fishermen and it helped in identification in the case of accidents.
OUTDOOR KNITWEAR still have these Roll Neck / Turtle Neck Wool Sweaters on their website, for example
Chatham Woolly Pully Roll Neck Sweater £ 46.50
The do them in NAVY BLUE, BLACK, ARMY GREEN AND HEATHER MIX & I have each of these colours, today I am wearing the Black one. They also sell...
I think it refers to the Cat O'Nine tales whip, originally used in the Army & Navy on seaman / soldiers who had been found guilty of various offences. The Cat O'Nine tales was traditionally kept in a green baize bag, until it was required, so I understand.
By-Coincidence, Outdoor Knitwear just sent me a promotional email. i have always been impressed with the quality of the various sweaters that I have purchased from them and by the service from the sales team. There a few threads on this website that mention them.
When I was at secondary school, we only had the choice of French, French or French. So I did French, it was ok in the first 2 years, but in the 3rd year, the teacher, although nice enough, just didn't seem to get through to us and it was when we had to start learning about all the different...
I Think that Bahasa Malay and Indonesian, which are almost the same were bought in to standardise the many various tribal languages in both countries. An interesting subject. Good luck with it. I am having a dalliance with Latin from an old school teacher which I am finding interesting too.
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