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Chunky Knit Cardigan in Merino Wool

From $200,00

Chunky knit cardigan hand knitted from soft extra-fine merino wool for a bold, sculptural handmade layer. This super chunky cardigan has an open-front shape, relaxed oversized fit and dramatic thick stitches...

Size: Choose an option

S / Sleeveless
M / Sleeveless
L / Sleeveless
S / Short sleeves
M / Short sleeves
L / Short sleeves
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

Chunky knit cardigan hand knitted from soft extra-fine merino wool for a bold, sculptural handmade layer. This super chunky cardigan has an open-front shape, relaxed oversized fit and dramatic thick stitches that create a warm statement look.

The cardigan can be ordered sleeveless or with short, 3/4 or long sleeves, so you can choose the version that works best for your style and season. The sleeveless version can be worn as a chunky wool vest, while the long-sleeve option creates a warmer winter cardigan with the same oversized texture.

It is made from our thickest 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.

  • Fiber - 100% extra-fine merino wool, 18.5 microns, Italy
  • Yarn - hand-spun, lightly felted chunky merino wool
  • Thickness - approx. 3 cm
  • Style - super chunky open-front cardigan
  • Fit - relaxed and oversized
  • Sleeve options - sleeveless, short sleeves, 3/4 sleeves or long sleeves. 
  • Please note - the 3/4-sleeve option is shown on the short dark blue cardigan as a sample
  • 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 5-7 business days

This chunky knit cardigan is a good choice if you want a soft merino wool layer with bold volume, flexible sleeve options and a strong handmade texture.

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. 80 cm / 31.5 in

M
• Width - approx. 50 cm / 19.6 in
• Length - approx. 82 cm / 32 in

L
• Width - approx. 54 cm / 21 in
• Length - approx. 84 cm / 33 in


Sleeve length

Short sleeves
• Approx. 15 cm / 6 in

3/4 sleeves
• S - approx. 38 cm / 15 in
• M - approx. 40 cm / 16 in
• L - approx. 42 cm / 17 in

Long sleeves
• S - approx. 50 cm / 20 in
• M - approx. 52 cm / 20.5 in
• L - approx. 54 cm / 21 in

Weight - approx. 2–3 kg, depending on size and sleeve length

For a custom size, please contact us.

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 very 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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