The knitting industry dates back to the early 16th century, when licences
were granted by the crown to import wool from
Both Mary 1 and Elizabeth 1 owned articles of Guernsey Knitwear. Mary Queen
of Scots wore
The
Le Tricoteur still use yarn spun from only the best English worsted wool, whose long fibres have been combed parallel to each other before spinning, reducing the likelihood of the surface fibres being disturbed by rubbing and giving a smooth surface and clear stitch definition.
The
As the centuries have passed, Le Tricoteur has
never lost sight of the traditional qualities of this practical and fashionable
garment. The
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