gansey
Knitted nautical garment
A gansey is a thick woolen sweater traditionally worn by fishermen in Britain, especially in coastal communities.
The garments are typically navy blue with distinctive textured patterns knitted into the fabric—patterns that historically varied by region or family.
He pulled on his gansey before heading to the boat.
Knitted torso covering
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
crewneck · wool · seamless · cable · knit · handknit · handcrafted · worsted
One who catches aquatic creatures
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- Channel IslandsArchipelago between England and France
- maritimeOf the sea
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
naval · workwear · uniform · traditional · heirloom · vintage · heritage · Aran
sweater
Knitted torso covering
cardigan · crewneck · wool · seamless · cable · knit · handknit · handcrafted · worsted · oiled
fisherman
One who catches aquatic creatures
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- Channel IslandsArchipelago between England and France
- maritimeOf the sea
seafaring · naval · workwear · uniform · traditional · heirloom · vintage · heritage · Aran · folk
knitting
Loop-based textile making
yarn · needles · handmade · ply · motif · chart · casting · ribbing · texture · intarsia
fishing
Catching aquatic creatures
nets · catch · vessel · quay · fleet · village · port · wharf · skipper · deckhand