In Praise of Cardigans

[stephec]

Maybe a viscose one made in China or Vietnam, but not for a 100 percent lambswool one like the one in the picture. Yes, Sports Direct sell Slazenger, but it's like their Karrimor stuff, supposedly the same stuff as when Karrimor made quality stuff when based in Accrington, but now probably made in the far east, out of inferior materials. The Bing Crosby one is Slazenger Heritage which will be like the original Slazenger, not just a bought name then stuck on cheap tat!

I remember going to the Karrimor factory shop years ago, it was that long ago that I only paid £40 for a mountain bike waterproof jacket that lasted years.

Wasn't it just off the motorway near Great Harwood?

 

[raleighnut]

So what did the Earl of Cockermouth invent?

Policemen

 

[Accy cyclist]

I remember going to the Karrimor factory shop years ago, it was that long ago that I only paid £40 for a mountain bike waterproof jacket that lasted years.

Wasn't it just off the motorway near Great Harwood?

They did move to GEC Park Clayton-Le-Moors, across from the Dunkenhalgh hotel, and like you say off the motorway. I don't know if they're still there or not. 🤔


Their old building in Accrington is now flats, commonly known as 'smackhead villas' by the locals.

https://redrosecollections.lancashire.gov.uk/view-item?i=267336&WINID=1738272740590

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5855357.karrimor-jobs-go-firm-sold/

 

[FrankCrank]

Well now Mr D, I think you need to expose yourself, either buttoned up or casually undone, but lets see you strutting on the cardie catwalk

 

[Drago]

Well now Mr D, I think you need to expose yourself

Blimey, you trying to get me banned?!

 

[Dogtrousers]

I pulled a fleece over my head this morning and my glasses ended up half off, Captain Mainwaring style. I cursed myself for not having chosen a cardigan.

Nothing good comes of not wearing cardigans

 

[Drago]

Nothing good comes of not wearing cardigans

A wonderfully confucian observation. You are wise.

 

[Drago]

Its the time of year where the practical and stylish lady or gentleman turns their thoughts to winter apparel and humble but wondrous cardigan!

 

[Electric_Andy]

I do like the look of a cardigan and I also struggle with over the head garments. I just find cardigans a bit too formal and heavy. I prefer a zip up hoody

 

[Drago]

I do like the look of a cardigan and I also struggle with over the head garments. I just find cardigans a bit too formal and heavy. I prefer a zip up hoody...

...a balaclava, and a Sur-ron!

 

[Dave7]

As I type this I am wearing a fine woolen cardigan.
Sadly it doesn't have pockets.
I DID have it's sister which did have pockets but that seems to have gone walkabout.

 

[Asa Post]

Its the time of year where the practical and stylish lady or gentleman turns their thoughts to winter apparel and humble but wondrous cardigan!

Been wearing mine in the evenings for the past week or so

 

[Dogtrousers]

Time to roll up my sleeves, head for the wardrobe, and go cardy hunting.

Oh what a tangled web we weave
When we snag a nail on our cardy sleeve.

(Not mine btw, I don't know where I read it)

 

[raleighnut]

Gimme a fleece anyday, pref a 'full zip' one

 

[Drago]

Gimme a fleece anyday, pref a 'full zip' one