Shetland Crewneck Sweater

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

In the purple version, the yarn expresses an intense and unusual tone, with a mélange surface that blends warmer and cooler shades, giving depth to the color and an original, sophisticated presence. The knit surface is slightly lively and fuzzy, with a tactile texture that gains depth and character depending on the light.

The crewneck is tight and well-defined, while the cuffs and hem are finished in a compact rib knit, capable of holding 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 the craftsmanship that define the pullover’s character.

Everything starts with the Shetland sheep

The Shetland Islands are located at 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 by its dry, slightly rough, and naturally lively hand. 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 character of the sweater is born 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 return to 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 the mélange 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 the Shetland wool to emerge.

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

Details

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