Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

[STEVIEBOY1]

I was working in my charity shop today and a chap came in wearing a fine Army Crew Neck WP. I have seem him before and he was wear an RAF WP then.

 

[Ticklishchap]

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I was working in my charity shop today and a chap came in wearing a fine Army Crew Neck WP. I have seem him before and he was wear an RAF WP then.

And were you wearing a WP?!

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

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And were you wearing a WP?!

No, not yesterday, but I shall today.

 

[Ticklishchap]

No, not yesterday, but I shall today.

For me it’s Army this morning!

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

I was wearing an Army WP early this morning, now in my new Black Sub Mariner Roll Neck.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

It is still cool enough for WPs, I am in RAF Crew Neck WP at the moment.

 

[Ticklishchap]

It is still cool enough for WPs, I am in RAF Crew Neck WP at the moment.

And fortunately this evening it is cool enough for a Black WP (Royal Tank Regt)

 

[Ticklishchap]

... And now, today, it’s a Navy WP! I’m enjoying this cool interlude.

 

[Ticklishchap]

In another thread I said that I had used OKW's recent discount to buy a Welbeck WP. In fact, I changed my mind at the last minute and chose a black '1945' WP. It's one of their new versions, modelled on the original WW2 and 1950s prototype of the Woolly Pully. I'm wearing it at the moment as I am working form home, but I shall probably take it off when I go out as it's really too warm for WPs today unfortunately! However I wanted to try it out. It's a very good fit, slightly coarser wool than the conventional WP (a harder yarn - a bit more like the Guernsey but not as thick). The sleeves are quite long and the shoulder patches are much larger than those of the standard WP (there are no elbow patches) and the crew neck can be tightened or loosened a bit with the drawstring, although this feature is largely ornamental. Overall I'm going to enjoy wearing it: it's a stylish historical 'take' on the Woolly Pully and looks/feels great.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

In another thread I said that I had used OKW's recent discount to buy a Welbeck WP. In fact, I changed my mind at the last minute and chose a black '1945' WP. It's one of their new versions, modelled on the original WW2 and 1950s prototype of the Woolly Pully. I'm wearing it at the moment as I am working form home, but I shall probably take it off when I go out as it's really too warm for WPs today unfortunately! However I wanted to try it out. It's a very good fit, slightly coarser wool than the conventional WP (a harder yarn - a bit more like the Guernsey but not as thick). The sleeves are quite long and the shoulder patches are much larger than those of the standard WP (there are no elbow patches) and the crew neck can be tightened or loosened a bit with the drawstring, although this feature is largely ornamental. Overall I'm going to enjoy wearing it: it's a stylish historical 'take' on the Woolly Pully and looks/feels great.

I have a couple of those, which colour did you get.?

 

[ItnStln]

In another thread I said that I had used OKW's recent discount to buy a Welbeck WP. In fact, I changed my mind at the last minute and chose a black '1945' WP. It's one of their new versions, modelled on the original WW2 and 1950s prototype of the Woolly Pully. I'm wearing it at the moment as I am working form home, but I shall probably take it off when I go out as it's really too warm for WPs today unfortunately! However I wanted to try it out. It's a very good fit, slightly coarser wool than the conventional WP (a harder yarn - a bit more like the Guernsey but not as thick). The sleeves are quite long and the shoulder patches are much larger than those of the standard WP (there are no elbow patches) and the crew neck can be tightened or loosened a bit with the drawstring, although this feature is largely ornamental. Overall I'm going to enjoy wearing it: it's a stylish historical 'take' on the Woolly Pully and looks/feels great.

Do you have a link for where you purchased it from?

 

[Ticklishchap]

I have a couple of those, which colour did you get.?

Black. I like it a lot and I think I shall get the Army Green next time.

 

[Ticklishchap]

Do you have a link for where you purchased it from?

Outdoor Knitwear. www.outdoorknitwear.com

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Black. I like it a lot and I think I shall get the Army Green next time.

I Have one of those in Black and one in Army Green.

I agree, it is a bit warm now for a WP, although I was in a Navy one 1st thing this morning.

 

[Ticklishchap]

I Have one of those in Black and one in Army Green.

I agree, it is a bit warm now for a WP, although I was in a Navy one 1st thing this morning.

Yes, I was working at home all morning and trying out the 1945 WP!

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

It is cooler this afternoon and I am wearing my sand crew neck WP, not worn it for a while.

 

[Ticklishchap]

It is cooler this afternoon and I am wearing my sand crew neck WP, not worn it for a while.

And I have just got home out of the wet and donned my Peat Brown crew neck WP!

 

[ItnStln]

Outdoor Knitwear. www.outdoorknitwear.com

Of course, OKW is Outdoor Knitwear, why didn't I realize that? Thanks, it's a beautiful looking sweater. Too bad shipping is absurd to the US and none of my friends are stationed in England anymore. When I get time I will reach out to them and see if I can provide them with a pre-paid FedEx Express label as I get a great discount through my employer and it is cheaper than what they charge to send.

 

[Ticklishchap]

Of course, OKW is Outdoor Knitwear, why didn't I realize that? Thanks, it's a beautiful looking sweater. Too bad shipping is absurd to the US and none of my friends are stationed in England anymore. When I get time I will reach out to them and see if I can provide them with a pre-paid FedEx Express label as I get a great discount through my employer and it is cheaper than what they charge to send.

Very good luck. It's worth getting. When I get time I shall post some photos.

 

[ItnStln]

Very good luck. It's worth getting. When I get time I shall post some photos.

I look foward to them!