Shetland Crewneck Sweater

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

In the pastel green variant, the yarn expresses a light, delicate tone, with a soft melange that blends shades of light green and ivory, giving the garment a visual lightness unexpected for a Shetland wool. The surface of the knit is slightly lively and fuzzy, with a tactile texture that gains depth and character depending on the light.

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

It all starts 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 wool obtained from it is recognizable by its dry hand, slightly rustic and naturally lively. It does not seek artificial softness: its charm lies precisely in the structure of the fiber and its ability to gain character with use.

The sweater's character comes from the wool

The classic Shetland has a compact yet light, elastic, and naturally thermal knit. The fiber retains a certain "life" to the touch and tends to spring back into position when compressed, helping the garment maintain its 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 focuses on the quality of the yarn and the regularity of the knit, letting the authentic character of the Shetland wool 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, regular knit
• Ribbed cuffs and hem
• Slightly fuzzy, tactile surface
• Color: pastel green
• Made in Italy
• Lady De Paz