Charl Knits - Chibbles Jumper In Ocean Blue And Surf White

Charl Knitwear was founded by designer Frankie Davies, who spent 20 years creating knitwear for luxury fashion brands. The label celebrates heritage craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from traditional fisherman knits and techniques.

Each piece is thoughtfully designed and ethically produced, with a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and timeless style. Charl Knitwear combines expert craftsmanship and contemporary design to create knitwear that is both stylish and responsible.

Inspired by the Norfolk Fishermen’s Gansey jumpers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Chibbles is a nautically striped, women’s jumper.

It takes its name from Jimmy “Chibbles” Bishop, a Sheringham man who came from a long line of fishermen and whose Gansey was created by Esther Nurse, a much admired knitter.

This style has an integrally knitted funnel neck which is worn high (unfolded) to keep out the wind and the emphasized fashioning ribs around the raglan shoulders and neck line are beautifully aligned with the stripe.

It also has flared sleeves, a direct inversion of the tight cuffs and wide arm holes of the original Ganseys. It also has a stepped hem with side splits which give this garment a relaxed and more modern feel.

The classic Breton Ocean Blue/Surf White stripe is knitted in 100% Shetland wool. All are knitted in Perugia, Italy by a wonderful family run, small-scale knitting factory.

Measurements:

XS/S length from high point shoulder to front hem: 54cm. At centre back: 61cm. Width across chest 55cm. Raglan shoulders.

M/L length from high point shoulder to front hem: 56cm. At centre back: 63cm. Width across chest 58cm.  Raglan shoulders.

*there may be a slight variation in measurements of 1cm either way depending on colour. This is standard tolerance for knitwear.

For a full refund, please return your item in its original condition and packaging up to 14 days after receiving your order. 

Shipping

All orders are sent out standard with a 2-4 business day turn around. 

Please note some of our jewellery is handmade to order so expect up to 10 days until shipping. We try very hard to complete orders as soon as possible so we usually complete earlier than this length of time.

Please contact us if you need these items sooner and we will try our best to accommodate.

Overseas Shipping

We ship to Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Shipping is a flat rate of £15 and can take between 7-17 working days. Import fees may apply and are the responsibility of the customer.

Local Pick Up

We offer free local pick up in store at Atwin for the Norwich area. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours if not the same day.

Please choose this option at checkout & bring your confirmation email when you come to collect your order.

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