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#1 2013-09-12 13:02:36

Armchaired
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I am after a new Shetland

A chill is in the air and i am after a new Shetland,has anyone ever tried this lot?

(url=)http://www.shetland-knitwear.com/index.html(url/)


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#2 2013-09-12 13:08:18

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I've stumbled upon that site before.  Never ordered.


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#3 2013-09-12 13:43:26

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I don't know why, but I'm always suspicious of terrible looking websites.


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#4 2013-09-12 13:47:53

Armchaired
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Re: I am after a new Shetland


�Careful with that axe Eugene.�

 

#5 2013-09-12 13:51:16

doghouse
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Aww, stop. I'm blushing.


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#6 2013-09-12 16:00:40

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Scottish-Knitwear-Shetland-wool-Crew-Sweater-Jumper-pullover-top-L-46-Pale-Blue-/310727277528?pt=UK_Men_s_Jumpers_Cardigans&hash=item4858c9fbd8&_uhb=1

Bought one from this seller a couple of years ago, the tag says "Hawick Scotland". I am satisfied with it, however, it is my only shetland so have nothing to compare.

 

#7 2013-09-12 16:12:08

Jeff Reed
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Yes, I bought a crewneck from them a few years ago. Yell Sound blue is the color. I'm pleased with it. Sizing is on the small side. In alpha sizing I am just as often a large as a medium. I went with the large and I'm glad I did. It's definitely the size of my medium sized sweaters. I understand they also do knitting based on your measurements if you want to go that route.

I'm looking to order another from them. I want something red, but not pink, but also a bit heathered. Cardinal looks about right.

 

#8 2013-09-12 18:32:55

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Last edited by oxford cloth button down (2013-09-12 18:36:01)

 

#9 2013-09-12 20:57:41

Jdemy
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Yeah- I have been thinking about a Shetland and all I see recommended online is that Spirit of Shetland site as well...it seems lots of people are unhappy with Press' Scooby Doo, or whatever it's called...

 

#10 2013-09-13 02:05:42

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Used. Look out for Scottish/Irish made Bean or BB. They have good flecking and are fairly hairy.
If you want new you need to spend money (£100) and the best I've seen in the past few years have been at JS.
Be careful about dealing direct with Knitters. I had a very costly experience with Anderson's last year.


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#11 2013-09-13 02:11:00

Moose Maclennan
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I must say I got on fine with Anderson's, they were pleasant to deal with. I ordered the bog-standard 'double Everest'.

At what, 84 quid? An absolute steal for a garment of that quality.

 

#12 2013-09-13 02:23:10

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

My experience is of poor quality knitwear and even poorer sizing


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#13 2013-09-13 02:25:42

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Expensive yes -  but I simply adore Drakes stuff my cherubs...but then I'm a flash London git innit and own half of Westminster...

http://www.drakes-london.com/knitwear/wool/brushed-shetland-wool-crew-neck-sweater


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#14 2013-09-13 02:44:51

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#15 2013-09-13 02:51:33

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

AC, I ordered a few directly from Laurence Odie over the phone last year. Service was excellent, cheap delivery (and quick), and the price was as good as I have seen. Considerably cheaper than Anderson's. I also had a couple from JS and believe they are the same makers. 

My two-penneth.


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#16 2013-09-13 03:19:39

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Last edited by the_slacker (2013-09-13 03:20:48)


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#17 2013-09-13 03:22:09

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Re: I am after a new Shetland


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#18 2013-09-13 03:30:17

Moose Maclennan
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#19 2013-09-13 03:40:44

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

^ They didn't. One remains in the wardrobe after 3 months on eBay, I managed to sell the other there for half price. That makes me at least £120 down.


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#20 2013-09-13 04:33:28

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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Some Jamieson's here:

http://www.endclothing.co.uk/brands/jamieson-s-of-shetland


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#21 2013-09-13 04:34:37

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#22 2013-09-13 04:36:19

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Re: I am after a new Shetland


He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
I Lunge Therefore I Am #theecaptainofsuave
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#23 2013-09-13 04:36:40

Armchaired
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I can tell they are Austrailian Ponies because they are overweight.


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#24 2013-09-13 05:33:11

SanchoPanza
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

O'Connells shetland?

 

#25 2013-09-13 05:47:17

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