Traditional Guernsey Wool Sweater

The quintessential fisherman's jumper in traditional deep Navy. Featuring a tightly woven worsted wool body with ribbing at the shoulder and side seam splits.

Hand-finished by local knitters trained and living on the island of Guernsey.
Le Tricoteur prides itself on using only traditional manufacturing methods handed down through the centuries.

This garment is unisex and our guernseys are reversible (they should be worn front to back and back to front on rotation)

Women: please size up by 2 inches on your usual chest size. For a looser baggier fit size up + 4 inches

 How do I look after my guernsey?

Guernsey jumpers from Le Tricoteur are made to be long-lasting and are knitted to a tight weave that aids their wind and waterproofing ability. If you are wondering how to look after your guernsey jumper then we have included some tips and tricks and further advice below...

Wool also doesn’t need to be washed nearly as much as synthetic man-made fibres. It self-regulates its moisture levels too - which helps stop the build-up of soggy bacteria (and nasty smells) and as a result it stays fresher longer.

Their unique design means they can be worn either way and we recommend you wear it front to back, then back to front on rotation.

Do not hang it up on a hanger. Because they are a 100% wool garment they are best stored folded so the natural yarn doesn’t stretch.

We use premium 100% worsted wool from our mill in the Pennines and we hand-finish every single garment but should your guernsey come a little frayed or unstitched we are happy to offer a mending service. Please take a picture and send us a photo here explaining what needs a bit of TLC.

Moth babies can be known to feast on wool so if you want to avoid a scattering of half-eaten holes, please use a bag of cedar wood balls to store alongside your favourite sweaters.

How to wash your guernsey jumper

In our opinion, all our Le Tricoteur knitwear is best hand-washed in warm water (not hot) with a washing detergent that’s specifically designed for wool, then rinsed clean in hand-temperature water and dried flat.

Do not rub or wring.

When the water has run clean of bubbles, you can put it on a spin cycle (no more than 600 will do) to get the bulk of the water out before spreading it out flat to dry.

Do not leave it drying in direct sun / draped over a radiator or drip dry on a hanger.

If you prefer, you can also dry-clean our knitwear.