Flamborough Marine Ltd

Patterns

Some of the more popular patterns are shown below in both diagrammatic representations and small images of actual Ganseys. Many of our knitters have been with us for over twenty years. Such is their expertise, that we are capable of producing a Gansey from any recorded pattern.   Looking for a Bridlington Gansey? There isn’t one; no authentic Bridlington Gansey has ever existed. Bridlington was not a fishing port until after the coming of the railways in the 1840s, by which time the patterns were well-established. Bridlington fishermen would have worn a Flamborough pattern, or perhaps even a Filey. There is one publication we are aware of which shows two children wearing Ganseys described as “Bridlington” but they are, in fact, replicas of the Flamborough Gansey their father is wearing.   Please note: the patterns line below are diagrammatic representations only
Contact Information Flamborough Marine Limited The Manor House Flamborough Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire YO15 1PD United Kingdom Telephone: 01262 850943 International: +44 1262 850943 E-mail: gm@flamboroughmarine.co.uk
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GANSEY PATTERNS
Flamborough Marine Limited : Traditional Knitwear & Hand-Knitted Ganseys The Manor House, Flamborough, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. YO15 1PD Telephone: 01262 850943    [International: +44 1262 850943] E-mail:  gm@flamboroughmarine.co.uk
Some of the more popular patterns are shown below in diagrammatic representations. Many of our knitters have been with us for twenty years. Such is their expertise, that we are capable of producing a Gansey from any recorded pattern. Please note: the diagrams below are diagrammatic representations only
Humber Keel
Flamborough
Staithes
Scarborough
Robin Hood’s Bay
Seahouses
Filey
Whitby
Photograph taken at South Landing, Flamborough
Authentic hand-knitted Ganseys, Gansey Knitting Kits, striped cotton Breton shirts, traditional wool knitwear from Le Tricoteur (Guernseys) and Armor Lux of France
Classic Heritage sweater hand-knitted in one piece Ideal for sailing, boating, fishing, walking, riding, golf, shooting or any outdoor activity (or indoors if you want to turn the heating down) Home of the GANSEY
Shown above are two Flamborough residents in their Ganseys, photographed at North Landing, Flamborough. On the slipway in the background is a coble, the distinctive north-eastern fishing boat, and the symbol of Flamborough Marine Limited.
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Flamborough Marine Your source for authentic hand-knitted Ganseys, Gansey Knitting Kits, plus a range of quality, traditional knitwear and Armor Lux pure cotton Breton shirts We pride ourselves on our personal attention to detail. If you are at all unsure about any aspect of our products, telephone, write or e-mail us with your query which will be answered promptly and, we hope, knowledgeably. We wish to ensure that you are completely satisfied before making a purchase, as well as after.
Seahouses Tree of Life pattern
Peter Robinson's Filey Gansey in Breton Tan Peter Robinson's Filey Gansey in Breton Tan
Shown here is Peter Robinson's Filey Gansey in Breton Tan 5-ply wool, completed from one of our Kits. An experienced knitter, Mr Robinson added: “I gave an extra diamond to the arms because it took it to what I felt was a natural place just above the elbow. Thanks again for the excellent service.”

Flamborough Marine : The Manor House : Flamborough : Bridlington : East Riding of Yorkshire     Telephone 01262 850943

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Staithes pattern with ribbed welt Portpatrick Gansey Portpatrick Gansey
Portpatrick Gansey While all the Gansey patterns shown above are traditional, there is nothing to stop the dedicated knitter designing his/her own pattern, and this was the case with Kathleen Robinson who, having purchased one of our kits, decided to knit a Gansey using motifs from Portpatrick in Scotland, where her son Peter is a volunteer member of the Lifeboat. The photograph she has kindly sent shows Peter proudly wearing his Gansey; as Kathleen explains, she “re- designed the top to represent as much as possible Portpatrick Harbour. So at the sides are the Harbour walls, ladders, hawsers, chains and ropes. In the middle section there are waves at the bottom and a zig-zag skyline. In the middle is Dorn Rock [which] shelters the Harbour”.
Gansey Price List Size (inches/cm) 36" chest 92cm £480 38" chest 97cm £490 40" chest 102cm £500 42" chest 107cm £510 44" chest 112cm £520 46" chest 117cm £530 48" chest 122cm £540 50" chest 127cm £560 52" chest 132cm £580 54" chest 137cm £600 Larger or smaller, please inquire  
Flamborough Marine Ltd

Patterns

Some of the more popular patterns are shown below in both diagrammatic representations and small images of actual Ganseys. Many of our knitters have been with us for over twenty years. Such is their expertise, that we are capable of producing a Gansey from any recorded pattern.   Looking for a Bridlington Gansey? There isn’t one; no authentic Bridlington Gansey has ever existed. Bridlington was not a fishing port until after the coming of the railways in the 1840s, by which time the patterns were well-established. Bridlington fishermen would have worn a Flamborough pattern, or perhaps even a Filey. There is one publication we are aware of which shows two children wearing Ganseys described as “Bridlington” but they are, in fact, replicas of the Flamborough Gansey their father is wearing.   Please note: the patterns line below are diagrammatic representations only
GANSEY PATTERNS
Some of the more popular patterns are shown below in diagrammatic representations. Many of our knitters have been with us for twenty years. Such is their expertise, that we are capable of producing a Gansey from any recorded pattern. Please note: the diagrams below are diagrammatic representations only
Humber Keel
Flamborough
Staithes
Scarborough
Robin Hood’s Bay
Seahouses
Filey
Whitby
Photograph taken at South Landing, Flamborough
Home of the GANSEY Traditional sweater hand-knitted in one piece
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Flamborough Marine The Manor House Flamborough Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire Telephone 01262 850943
Contact Information Flamborough Marine Limited The Manor House Flamborough Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire YO15 1PD United Kingdom Telephone: 01262 850943 International: +44 1262 850943 E-mail: gm@flamboroughmarine.co.uk
Flamborough Marine Your source for authentic hand-knitted Ganseys, Gansey Knitting Kits, plus a range of quality, traditional knitwear and Armor Lux pure cotton Breton shirts We pride ourselves on our personal attention to detail. If you are at all unsure about any aspect of our products, telephone, write or e-mail us with your query which will be answered promptly and, we hope, knowledgeably. We wish to ensure that you are completely satisfied before making a purchase, as well as after.
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