Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[Xyol]

Where would I be able to find shorter length sweaters? Or are there any brands which run short? I'm looking for something chucky; sort of aran/shetlandy even if they're not necessarily of those appellations.

This looks like something you could like (possibly in a different colour). They should have some other styles that run similarly short.
https://www.beggxco.com/eu/mens-isla-cashmere-sweater-scarlet.html

 

[DorianGreen]

My new Oxton vee neck in Tankard.

It came a little clumped like that. I really love the colour which is lighter in reality. As said, it's a UK40 size, 51 cm pit to pit.
Fortunately the sleeves are long enough, and, although I usually wear a UK42/EU50 in this style and it's my preference, I can also wear this size.

 

[ianskelly]

Looks lovely, it looks very different to the colour on the frans boone website, would you say it is closer to the website or the picture you posted?

 

[DorianGreen]

Looks lovely, it looks very different to the colour on the frans boone website, would you say it is closer to the website or the picture you posted?

Yes, definitely.

 

[ianskelly]

Yes, definitely.

Can I be a pain *********** and ask you if you get a moment to measure the width of the top of the hemline is ? Frans Boone seems to have the best colour selection for lockies but as I live in the uk and don’t know if they use standard lockie sizing it would be expensive to return

 

[ianskelly]

Can I be a pain *********** and ask you if you get a moment to measure the width of the top of the hemline is ? Frans Boone seems to have the best colour selection for lockies but as I live in the uk and don’t know if they use standard lockie sizing it would be expensive to return

Jesus I have just seen the asterix’s i on said a r s e !

 

[DorianGreen]

Can I be a pain *********** and ask you if you get a moment to measure the width of the top of the hemline is ? Frans Boone seems to have the best colour selection for lockies but as I live in the uk and don’t know if they use standard lockie sizing it would be expensive to return

I'll do.

 

[DorianGreen]

Can I be a pain *********** and ask you if you get a moment to measure the width of the top of the hemline is ? Frans Boone seems to have the best colour selection for lockies but as I live in the uk and don’t know if they use standard lockie sizing it would be expensive to return

So, it's 45 cm, stretching the knit. Total length is 66 cm.

Here you see it put on another Oxton in EU50 size. Curiously the sleeves have the same length.

 

[ianskelly]

So, it's 45 cm, stretching the knit. Total length is 66 cm.

Here you see it put on another Oxton in EU50 size. Curiously the sleeves have the same length.

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Many thanks it’s appreciated

 

[bluespirit]

I like the design of this Cavour cashmere cable roll neck

Cashmere Raglan Cable Knit Roll Neck

Made from four ply pure cashmere yarn, the raglan roll neck is an indulgement piece. Embelished with a wide cable knit pattern, rib and plain weave techniques. Featuring ribbed collar cuffs and hem. Wear it with your favourite jeans in front of the fireplace, or under your favourite overcoat...

cavour.co

 

[SconesnOolong]

Asking here since I couldn’t find a more suitable thread. Why is it that we can hand wash knitted cashmere but must dry clean woven cashmere? I have a woven cashmere blanket from Archibald and i’d probably much prefer to wash it than dry clean it (not really a fan of dry cleaning in general). But handwashing a blanket also doesn’t seem super feasible so I was considering a delicates cycle in my top loading washing machine… potentially in a pillowcase if need be.

Just wanted to report back, so that anyone else curious can search up later. The wash was very successsful, I pretreated a stain with a more concentrated application of my cashmere shampoo (laundress wool and cashmere) and let it soak for a bit in my handwashing tub. It’s a little big for the container though, for a good and thorough wash, so I took a chance and tossed it in the washing machine (top loading) on delicates cycle in a mesh laundry bag. Then laid it flat on the bed with the fan and dehumidifier turned on (set to 40%) and left the house for my day. When I got home it was completely dry. Compared to before washing, it has fluffed up a tiny bit, no where near the fluffiness it’d need to pill but just a more noticeable halo which actually make it feel softer and lighter.

 

[Johnny80]

I like the design of this Cavour cashmere cable roll neck

Cashmere Raglan Cable Knit Roll Neck

Made from four ply pure cashmere yarn, the raglan roll neck is an indulgement piece. Embelished with a wide cable knit pattern, rib and plain weave techniques. Featuring ribbed collar cuffs and hem. Wear it with your favourite jeans in front of the fireplace, or under your favourite overcoat...

cavour.co

Did you tried/order it?
I like the symmetry in general, here you have different bottom hem, not even double rib cut, with different turtleneck/sleeve hems. The back is clean while the front is cable-knit style with different sleeve design.
In my opinion you should tried it first and decide after. Fit design and quality should work hand in hand. Please keep us posted if you can since this is different and not so common

 

[happydayz1]

Latest pick up is from Inis Meáin.

It won’t be to everyone’s taste as it does have a zip but I really like the piece.

Made from 30% cashmere and 70% merino wool yarn from Filati Biagioli and knitted in the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. It has a lovely hand feel and depth.

 

[Rowyourboat]

That looks beautiful! I've been looking into Inis Meain knits too - I wanna get one of the speckled aran knits.

 

[DorianGreen]

Latest pick up is from Inis Meáin.

It won’t be to everyone’s taste as it does have a zip but I really like the piece.

Made from 30% cashmere and 70% merino wool yarn from Filati Biagioli and knitted in the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. It has a lovely hand feel and depth.

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I like colour and knit pattern, but a zip is not my preference.