Shetland Crewneck Sweater

An essential crewneck, built around what truly matters: good wool, good knitting, and nothing else superfluous. Made from 100% Scottish Shetland wool, it features a clean and natural silhouette, with a compact crew neckline, long sleeves, and a simple construction that lets the material take center stage.

In the teal variant, the yarn expresses a deep petrol tone, between blue and green, with a compact and slightly fuzzy surface that gives the color a sober and elegant visual richness. The surface of the knit is slightly lively and fuzzy, with a textural quality that gains depth and character depending on the light.

The crewneck is narrow and well-defined, while the cuffs and hem are finished with compact ribbing, capable of maintaining the garment's shape without stiffening its lines. The knit is regular and precise, free of superfluous decorative elements: it is the yarn, the color, and the quality of the craftsmanship that define the sweater's character.

It all begins with the Shetland sheep

The Shetland Islands are located in the far north of Scotland, in a territory exposed to wind, rain, and the Atlantic. It is in this environment that the Shetland sheep has developed a particularly versatile fleece, capable of offering warm, elastic, and resistant fibers while maintaining remarkable lightness.

The resulting wool is recognizable for its dry, slightly rustic, and naturally lively hand. It does not strive for artificial softness: its charm lies precisely in the structure of the fiber and its ability to gain character with use.

The sweater's character stems from the wool

The classic Shetland has a compact yet light knit that is elastic and naturally thermal. The fiber retains a certain "life" to the touch and tends to return to its position when compressed, helping to maintain the garment's shape over time.

The slightly fuzzy surface and the subtle chromatic variations of the yarn make every color deeper and less uniform, especially in melange shades.

A plain Shetland sweater

This is the sweater that needs no decoration. The simplicity of the construction places the quality of the yarn and the regularity of the knit at the center, allowing the authentic character of Shetland wool to emerge.

The result is an essential, timeless pullover that is easy to wear yet recognizable for its material, texture, and quality of craftsmanship.

Details

• 100% Scottish Shetland wool
• Crewneck
• Simple and regular knit
• Ribbed cuffs and hem
• Slightly fuzzy and textural surface
• Color: teal
• Made in Italy
• Lady De Paz