The knitwear thread

[The Shooman]

Yes, Pringle cardigans are much different from Ballantyne. It is a nice colour.

Here is a great Hermes (Italy) turtleneck. Not a big fan of the tan with blue in it (have a similar cardigan). Big $$$$. Almost 2,500 euros. Could be worth it if it was in navy and purchased in a shop where one could properly inspect it...sometimes one wants a masterpiece for life and will pay for it, but not for this colour.

 

[Swiss]

Agree with you... The price is a bit steep.
I have a quarter zip from Hermes made of this type of yarn (mine is a mix of tan and brown with an organge strip on the cuff). Very nice to wear and fairly trim fit.

 

[The Shooman]

Agree with you... The price is a bit steep.
I have a quarter zip from Hermes made of this type of yarn (mine is a mix of tan and brown with an organge strip on the cuff). Very nice to wear and fairly trim fit.

I remember you posting it here, it was very nice, memorable.

 

[Swiss]

Just found this lovely Ballantyne sweater online. I really like this pattern and the colours.
The question might be silly but... Is that an intarsia?

 

[The Shooman]

It is an intarsia. Harlequins and Argyles are also classified as intarsia. Nice jumper.

I am also eyeing a nice hand framed argyle.

 

[The Shooman]

Here are the very first Ballantyne intarsia I ever bought. Thick beefy 70's classics. Bought them off an old bloke who owned a large collection of Ballantyne.

 

[Swiss]

Here are the very first Ballantyne intarsia I ever bought. Thick beefy 70's classics. Bought them off an old bloke who owned a large collection of Ballantyne.
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Very nice!
I particularly like the first one.
I recently bought one that is quite similar. It has some kind of adornment that runs around the V neck down the middle, all the way down. I am still debating whether it was part of the original sweater or added after to hide a defect... (although the sweater seems ardly worn at all).
I paid virtually nothing for it
I will post pictures when back home

 

[Panama]

I have seen this 70% Merino 30% Cashmere roll neck from Alps and Meters in a nice waffle pattern. It's fairly expensive...

 

[Great White Snark]

I have seen this 70% Merino 30% Cashmere roll neck from Alps and Meters in a nice waffle pattern. It's fairly expensive...

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I suggest you buy five. All at once.

 

[Johnny]

On that note Kiton 100% cashmere

 

[Swiss]

Just purchased this cardigan online. It will need a thorough washing but should turn out very nice I hope.
Anyone know who the maker might be?

 

[The Shooman]

Just purchased this cardigan online. It will need a thorough washing but should turn out very nice I hope.
Anyone know who the maker might be?


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Oh wow, where did you find that? I have the exact same one. Hasn't pilled one bit, and heavy and solid. Not up to Ballantyne standard...not as densely knitted and low armholes, but a great slouchy cardigan. I've been wearing mine all winter. It is made in England. A very welcome addiction to my wardrobe.

 

[The Shooman]

Just purchased this cardigan online. It will need a thorough washing but should turn out very nice I hope.
Anyone know who the maker might be?


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I would say Alan Paine. Why? Because the bottom tags in both of these photos are exactly the same,

100% PURE LAMBSWOOL 44


The bottom tag is the same:

100% PURE CASHMERE 44


and the sleeves and knit pattern are the same as Alan Paine does.


Alan Paine is not in the league as the top Scottish stuff because it is not as robust/solid, but they still use great cashmere.


A nice Turnbull & Asser shawl cardigan made by Corgi

Burgundy Cashmere Ribbed Shawl Neck Ainsley Cardigan

Buy a Burgundy Cashmere Ribbed Shawl Neck Ainsley Cardigan from Turnbull & Asser - superior quality and craftsmanship since 1885. Free delivery. Shop now.

turnbullandasser.co.uk

 

[Swiss]

Thanks for the info. It indeed must be Alan Paine.
You are right it definitely isnt in the league of Ballantyne, even just from seeing the photos. The collar seems quite thin also.
Anyhow, it was $99 on ebay so I just snapped it

The measurements seems a bit odd though, it is a size 44 and the seller mentions a pit to pit of 19 so there is something that doesnt add up unless it has shrunk massively which doesnt seem to be the case... we'll see.
I always wanted a shawl collar cardigan in this colour...

 

[Swiss]

Interesting Turnbull cardigan. Definitely looks very nice.
I thought Corgi was only making socks nowadays... I guess I was mistaken.
I dont know about the current production but vintage Corgi items were absolutely top notch

 

[Swiss]

Interesting pattern from John Laing

 

[The Shooman]

The measurements seems a bit odd though, it is a size 44 and the seller mentions a pit to pit of 19 so there is something that doesnt add up unless it has shrunk massively which doesnt seem to be the case... we'll see.
I always wanted a shawl collar cardigan in this colour...

It doesn't have the double thick collar of others, but it is best that way. That collar is grand and sits high on the neck, and the style is unequalled imo. The style would not be possible with a thick collar. I love thick collars too, but this collar is very special.

The cardigan does not have great buttonholes, but it is a very stylish cardigan, very very smart. You are lucky to have found that. Enjoy it.

It won't shrink, so maybe someone had it altered. Then again, my cardigan is true to size, but my sleeves are long and needed doubling over, but it works well for me.

Wow, that John Laing is so Scottish.

 

[The Shooman]

On that note Kiton 100% cashmere
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Kiton has some of the best jumpers of anyone. You were saying they use special makers to do their stuff, inhouse?? Can you talk more about that?

 

[Thruth]

John Molloy.

 

[Johnny]

Solid Grade B+ and probably Grade A (but we didnt had more than 2 garments for each brand to see the consistency) for knits from Isaia and Boglioli
If you find something that you like from them, 100% virgin wool is a good choice, the knit from Isaia even had some water resistance
The cut were slim...but for sure you can go 1 size up if you want a more lessuire fit without any issue. This is an advantage for this cut nowadays...the true makers go for slim cut with the possibility to go 1 or 2 size up for a more relax/lessuire fit (think of old William Lockie)
I had an sage green shawl neckline 100% virgin wool (english rib cardigan) from Boglioli very nice, it didnt looked over washed over proceed for that colour

 

[The Shooman]

Been eyeing this off for a while. Will be a welcome addiction with cream trousers and white shirt for Spring and mid Autumn.

1970's Lyle & Scott in wool (pity it wasn't cashmere, but that's life). Said to be in excellent condition.

 

[The Shooman]

No surprise that this little beauty sold fast. A stunning 1960's Pringle cashmere cardigan in MINT condition. Would have bought it myself if it was slightly longer.

 

[Swiss]

No surprise that this little beauty sold fast. A stunning 1960's Pringle cashmere cardigan in MINT condition. Would have bought it myself if it was slightly longer.
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Interesting! This is not a color I would normally look at but, perhaps tge light on it…, it has a real ‘depth’ to it!

 

[Swiss]

I’ve been quite lucky in the past 2 or 3 weeks
I am wearing tonight a staple black v neck ballantyne from the 80’s bought last week in mint condition

Then this week end a couple of other purchases (average unit price below $30)

 

[Swiss]

 

[Swiss]

And this one (near mint) for $5

 

[The Shooman]

I’ve been quite lucky in the past 2 or 3 weeks
I am wearing tonight a staple black v neck ballantyne from the 80’s bought last week in mint condition

Nothing nicer than a black Ballantyne v neck in cashmere. I have one myself. Such a classic.

Then this week end a couple of other purchases (average unit price below $30)

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You are very lucky to get this one above. Very nice. I couldn't imagine too many of the great Ballantyne's being available anymore. Many have been snapped up over the years on ebay, so over the last few years hardly any have been available.
$30 average price..wow.



***UPDATE***
My Hermes made-in-Scotland orange polo is a great jumper. Couldn't be happier with it.

 

[The Master Knitter]

Just found this lovely Ballantyne sweater online. I really like this pattern and the colours.
The question might be silly but... Is that an intarsia?

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Yes Intarsia

 

[The Shooman]

Ballantyne was in a league of it's own when it came to intarsia work. None of the companies could compare to Ballantyne's most detailed works. I take my hat off to those Ballantyne knitters who were courageous enough to make those 1 ply intarsia's that took seemingly forever to complete. Taking 30 or 40 hours just to make the front of a jumper. No-one else did that, and no-one will ever do it again. It was a special era.

 

[Johnny]

Nothing nicer than a black Ballantyne v neck in cashmere. I have one myself. Such a classic.




You are very lucky to get this one above. Very nice. I couldn't imagine too many of the great Ballantyne's being available anymore. Many have been snapped up over the years on ebay, so over the last few years hardly any have been available.
$30 average price..wow.



***UPDATE***
My Hermes made-in-Scotland orange polo is a great jumper. Couldn't be happier with it.

Nice shade of orange on that Hermes, at least from what i can see from your photos
Here some the latest from this house
The red and black is unisex and the measurements are accordantly and another cable 100% cashmere

 

[Johnny]

More knits Grade B+ around 32mm cashmere fibre length 16microns some very nice patterns . The red/white is an heavy around 800grams and the green one an 4 ply garment

 

[Johnny]

And something special that you dont find very often..great Yak garment made. Until Colombo i never found anywhere else a good Yak garment that doesnt lint or at any pull, it doesnt stretch the fibre almost instantly. Yak i find it even more delicate than cashmere if it isnt a good quality made by specialists. A Grade B or B+ in cashmere garments its a great choice for longevity but for Yak garments you have Grade "garbage" (sorry for the expression) and Grade A/great...until now didnt find a middle ground like you find in any other natural fibres makers like cashmere, cotton, wool, alpaca or linen

 

[The Shooman]

Look at what sold today. The most rare and highly regarded grail pieces of all. Boom!!! Sold almost instantly.

Sulka VICUNA mock turtleneck.

Sold for only 800 GBP. In Immaculate condition.
(PIT TO PIT 21 INCHES) - 26 INCHES LONG

 

[Johnny]

Look at what sold today. The most rare and highly regarded grail pieces of all. Boom!!! Sold almost instantly.

Sulka VICUNA mock turtleneck.
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Sold for only 800 GBP. In Immaculate condition.
(PIT TO PIT 21 INCHES) - 26 INCHES LONG

you sold it or you bought it?

 

[Johnny]

I also recommend but also very rare like vicuna is if you find 100% yangir

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[Johnny]

 

[güero]

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This @Panama‘s binge buy from last night?

 

[Johnny]

Those are another best price/quality ratio 100% cashmere these are from Cruciani
I bought for my self the cable knit and the blue crew neck
Everything at €248 (expect the cable knit €420) from their shop

 

[Panama]

Nice shade of orange on that Hermes, at least from what i can see from your photos
Here some the latest from this house
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I love the cable, but almost certainly out of my price range...

 

[Panama]

I have just ordered a Falcon rollneck from Stanley Biggs. Made in England with British wool...