Crossword Genius

Patterned knitwear dear — fogy able to get half off repeatedly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

argyle

'patterned knitwear' is the definition.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for argyle that I've seen before include "Design of diamond shapes, based on a Scottish clan tartan" , "Knitted or woven with diamond-shaped pattern" , "Diamond knitting pattern" , "See 10" , "Diamond-shaped knitting pattern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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