Elmshaw - Cable Knit Sweater with Saddle Shoulders
Elmshaw - Cable Knit Sweater with Saddle Shoulders
A cable knit sweater in a wool blend, with saddle shoulders and a plain ribbed crew neck.
Cable was invented to make a knit thicker in the places that needed it, long before it was decorative. The twist doubles the yarn back on itself, which is why a cabled panel is warmer than the flat knit beside it.
Why this cable sweater?
- Cable panels: the cables run down the front and along the sleeves, adding thickness exactly where the chest and forearms lose heat first.
- Saddle shoulders: the sleeve extends across the top of the shoulder in a strip, which spreads the weight of the knit instead of hanging it from a seam.
- Wool blend yarn: wool keeps working when it is damp, which a fully synthetic yarn of the same weight does not.
- Plain crew neck: the neck is left ribbed and undecorated so the cables stay the only texture.
- Deep ribbed hem: a wide band at the waist that stops a heavy sweater dropping over the course of a day.
Ideal for:
Men who want one substantial sweater rather than three thin ones. It suits coastal weather, houses that are hard to heat, and anyone who takes the coat off the moment they are inside.
Will the cables lose their depth?
The cable is knitted into the structure rather than applied. Washing cold and drying flat keeps the twist standing.
Is it heavy to wear?
It has weight, which is what the saddle shoulder is for — the construction carries it across the shoulder rather than pulling on the neck.
Can it be worn over a shirt?
Yes, though it is cut close enough at the neck that a collar sits better outside than under.
| Size | US | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 36 | 36–38 | 30–32 | 35–37 |
| M | 38-40 | 38–40 | 32–34 | 37–39 |
| L | 42 | 41–43 | 35–37 | 40–42 |
| XL | 44 | 43–45 | 37–39 | 42–44 |
| XXL | 46-48 | 45–48 | 39–42 | 44–47 |
Body measurements in inches, not garment measurements.
Details
- Material: Wool and acrylic blend
- Gender: Men
- Fit: Regular, saddle shoulder
- Length: At the hip
- Neckline: Ribbed crew
- Closure: None — pull-on
- Pattern: Cable knit
- Color scheme: Ecru, Navy, Moss, Charcoal
- Care instructions: Machine wash cold on a wool cycle, dry flat, do not tumble dry
Thickness where the cold gets in first.