O'Connell's Women's Geelong Cable Knit Funnel Neck Sweater - Lugano

Geelong Lambswool is often described as the softest lambswool in the world. Each breed of sheep has different fiber qualities according to the area they live in. This is due to the climate, the grass they eat and the years of different cross breeding. Superfine Geelong lambswool is produced from the large species of Merino sheep in Geelong, a county in Australia. Superfine Geelong Lambswool has a much shorter fiber and it is woollen spun, very different from worsted Merino wools. It is bulkier and softer in appearance, which is created by a particular spinning technique that involves carding the raw fibers so that they criss-cross one another. Meaning that the yarn is able to trap more air giving you more warmth with lighter weight.

The yarn is taken from the first shear of seven month old lambs. Then, the fibers are separated and sorted by length and fineness of micron before spinning (the finer the micron, the softer the fiber).

Comparable to cashmere for its warmth and soft handle, Geelong Lambswool is an elegant, comfortable and practical yarn.

- Made from 100% Superfine Geelong Lambswool.
- Chunky, but feminine, cable stitch.  An exceptional hand.
- Made in Scotland

Sweater Sizing (approximate)

*Chest measured 1" under armhole, across.
*Length measured from collar base down the backside.