Peregrine by J.G. Glover Cardigan Sweater - Peruvian Merino Wool, Zip Neck (For Women)

Loved the fact that the cable continues on the back as well as the front. Chose the charcoal and it goes with almost everything. Great with a long sleeve shirt under it. Expected it to be a little thicker although in our Pacific Northwest climate I expect to be able to wear it year round while sailing.

I love the feel and drape of this yarn. It's a generous size without being too baggy. (I bought the large; I'm 5'7" and an inverted triangle shape.) It's warm: I can wear it over a long sleeve top as an outer layer on a mild day. Looks good with pants and skirts. It does have very long arms-- for which I am grateful, I'm blessed with a boarding house reach-- but I could see how they might be too long for someone of different proportions.

Negatives first: neck too high, zipper is metal so it's raspy at the face. Bottom band is split by side vents which stick out a bit; not so flattering I missed that in the description). I'm tall, so it's not quite as long as I expected from the photo, but still long enough. Positives: Nice wool, but thinner and also rougher texture than I expected. Fit: I am 5'10" and about 160 lbs, and the fit through the body is pretty much perfect - tight enough to be warm, loose enough to be flattering. Good news: the vents can be stitched shut if necessary, and it might even be possible, if a person is handy, to remove the collar and zipper and edge the neck differently, as the collar seems to be stitched on, not knitted on. Will explore that if I keep it as the neck does not lie nicely (as shown in photo). May or may not be worth the work, but a long fitted sweater is not that easy to find.

Service great, quick delivery

This sweater is the best!!! Well made, warm and cozy, it's perfect for layering in winter or wearing over lighter shirts in spring.