Kestholm - Shaker Stitch Turtleneck Sweater
Kestholm - Shaker Stitch Turtleneck Sweater
A turtleneck sweater in shaker stitch, a wide half-cardigan rib that gives the knit depth without weight.
A heavy sweater and a warm sweater are not the same thing. Weight comes from yarn; warmth comes from the air the stitch holds, which is why an open rib can beat a dense flat knit of twice the thickness.
Why this turtleneck?
- Shaker stitch: a wide half-cardigan rib that stands away from itself, holding air in the gaps rather than packing the yarn tight.
- Folded turtleneck: the collar is knitted long and doubles back, so it sits in two layers at the throat instead of one loose tube.
- Wool blend: wool holds warmth when it is damp, which a synthetic of the same weight does not.
- Dropped shoulder: the sleeve head sits below the shoulder point, which gives room across the back without the body being cut wide.
- Deep ribbed hem: a wide band at the waist stops the sweater lifting when you put a coat on over it.
Ideal for:
Men who want one sweater to carry the whole of winter and would rather it did the work than the coat. It suits cold houses, unheated workshops and long walks that start before the sun does.
Is the wool itchy at the neck?
The blend is spun with a soft-handling wool and the collar is the same yarn as the body. Anyone sensitive at the throat can wear it over a crew neck top.
How wide is the collar?
Cut to fold back on itself and sit at the base of the jaw. Unfolded it covers the chin.
Can it be machine washed?
On a wool cycle, cold, with a wool detergent. Dry it flat — a wet wool sweater hung on a hanger grows at the shoulders.
| 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: Relaxed, dropped shoulder
- Length: At the hip
- Neckline: Folded turtleneck
- Closure: None — pull-on
- Pattern: Shaker rib
- Color scheme: Oatmeal, Charcoal, Navy, Moss
- Care instructions: Machine wash cold on a wool cycle, dry flat, do not tumble dry
The sweater that means the coat can be lighter.