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Short Cardigan in Chunky Merino Wool

From $160,00

Short cardigan hand knitted from soft extra-fine merino wool for a cozy, textured and easy handmade layer. This chunky short cardigan has a cropped boxy shape, open front, dropped shoulders and...

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S - 3/4 sleeves
M - 3/4 sleeves
L - 3/4 sleeves
S - long sleeves
M - long sleeves
L - long sleeves
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Description

Short cardigan hand knitted from soft extra-fine merino wool for a cozy, textured and easy handmade layer. This chunky short cardigan has a cropped boxy shape, open front, dropped shoulders and your choice of 3/4 or long sleeves, making it easy to style with high-waisted jeans, dresses, skirts or simple everyday outfits.

Please note: the photos show the original 3/4-sleeve version. This cardigan is now also available with full-length sleeves for a warmer and more classic fit.

The cardigan is made from our hand-spun chunky merino wool yarn with a lightly felted surface. This gives the yarn a smoother texture, helps it hold its shape better and makes the cardigan more practical to wear than untreated roving wool. The thick stitches create a bold handmade look, while the short length keeps the silhouette lighter and more playful.

This style is shorter and more compact than our long oversized cardigans, but still has the same soft merino wool feel and visible chunky texture. It is a good choice for spring, autumn, cool summer evenings or layered winter outfits.

  • Fiber - 100% extra-fine merino wool, 18.5 microns, Italy
  • Yarn - hand-spun, lightly felted chunky merino wool
  • Style - short open-front cardigan
  • Fit - cropped, lightly oversized and boxy
  • Sleeve options - 3/4 sleeves or full-length sleeves
  • Closure - open front, no buttons
  • Colors - made in the color of your choice from our merino wool palette
  • Made to order - this cardigan will be hand knitted and shipped within 3–5 business days

This short cardigan is a soft handmade wool layer with bold chunky texture, cropped proportions and flexible sleeve options.

Yarn Details
Yarn Details

Our chunky yarn is 100% handmade. It is hand-spun from 100% extra fine merino wool 18,5 microns from Italy. It is the best and premium merino quality in a market known for its extra softness and silkiness. It is a single ply, popular roving type yarn with a slight twist. Merino yarn goes through all necessary stages from fiber preparation to a spinning on a spinning wheel and washing to make lightly felted. This helps to fix the form of the yarn and get smooth textured surface with a unique look and soft feel. It allows knitwear to be more practical, helps reduce pilling and shedding.

Merino Wool Origin and Certifications
  • Extra fine merino wool tops used to the production of our wool come from both Australia and South America and are carefully selected in Italian factory to ensure constant quality over time.
  • Additionally, being of animal origin, the extra fine Merino wool top is biodegradable and therefore environmentally friendly.
  • All lots are MULESING FREE. The dyeing complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and is done in a dyeinghouse in Italy which is GOTS 5.0 and GRS certified.
Sizes
Finished garment measurements


S
• Width - approx. 50 cm / 19.7 in
• Length - approx. 41 cm / 16 in

M
• Width - approx. 52 cm / 20.5 in
• Length - approx. 43 cm / 17 in

L
• Width - approx. 54 cm / 21.3 in
• Length - approx. 45 cm / 17.7 in


Sleeve length

3/4 sleeves, as shown in the photos
• S - approx. 37 cm / 14.5 in
• M - approx. 38 cm / 15 in
• L - approx. 40 cm / 15.7 in

Long sleeves
• S - approx. 50 cm / 19.7 in
• M - approx. 52 cm / 20.5 in
• L - approx. 54 cm / 21.3 in

Weight - approx. 1–1.4 kg, depending on size and sleeve length

The model in the photos wears size M with 3/4 sleeves. Size up if you would like a more oversized fit.

Custom sizes are available by request.

Care
  • Professional dry cleaning once a season is recommended.
  • For everyday care, gently air the cardigan after wearing and store it folded, not hanging, to help keep its shape.
  • A fabric shaver is recommended to be used gently to refresh the surface if light pilling appears with wear. This is normal for soft natural merino wool, especially in areas of friction such as the sleeves, sides and underarms.
  • Gentle hand washing in cool water is possible if needed. Do not rub, twist or agitate the cardigan. Lay flat to dry. Please note that chunky wool becomes heavy when wet.
  • Machine washing is possible only on a very gentle wool cycle in cool water, but it may change the original look and feel of the yarn. The stitches may become more compact, and the cardigan may lose some of its soft chunky volume. For best results, professional dry cleaning or gentle hand washing is recommended.
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