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Wool Cardigan in Chunky Merino

From $220,00

Wool cardigan hand knitted from soft extra-fine merino wool for a warm, cozy and textured handmade layer. This chunky open-front cardigan has a loose to oversized fit, long sleeves and a...

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Description

Wool cardigan hand knitted from soft extra-fine merino wool for a warm, cozy and textured handmade layer. This chunky open-front cardigan has a loose to oversized fit, long sleeves and a relaxed shape that makes it easy to wear over dresses, jeans or simple everyday outfits.

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 chunky knit look, while the soft merino wool keeps the cardigan comfortable and pleasant to the touch.

This style is slightly longer and more classic than our cropped chunky cardigan, but not as oversized as our statement long cardigans. It is a versatile wool cardigan for spring, autumn, cool summer evenings and layered winter outfits.

  • Fiber - 100% extra-fine merino wool, 18.5 microns, Italy
  • Yarn - hand-spun, lightly felted chunky merino wool
  • Style - chunky open-front wool cardigan
  • Fit - loose to oversized
  • 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 wool cardigan is a good choice if you want a soft handmade merino layer with visible chunky texture, natural warmth and an easy relaxed silhouette.

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. 46 cm / 18 in
• Length - approx. 58 cm / 23 in
• Sleeve length - approx. 50 cm / 19.7 in

M
• Width - approx. 50 cm / 19.7 in
• Length - approx. 61 cm / 24 in
• Sleeve length - approx. 53 cm / 21 in

L
• Width - approx. 54 cm / 21.3 in
• Length - approx. 64 cm / 25.2 in
• Sleeve length - approx. 56 cm / 22 in

Weight - approx. 1.4–1.6 kg, depending on size

The model in the photos wears size S. 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 may 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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