The cable knit sweater for cold mornings and slow Sundays

A loose crew neck sweater in cable knit, made from 50% acrylic, 41% cotton and 9% polyamide. It pulls on over the head, comes in sizes S to XXL, and is a solid color sweater that asks for hand washing only rather than the machine.

The listing describes the fabric as ultra soft and itch free, with a lightweight but thermal feel and a good drape. Those are the seller’s words, so read them as a description rather than a measurement. What the label does give is the blend: 50% acrylic, 41% cotton and 9% polyamide. Acrylic makes up half of it, cotton is the next largest share, and the polyamide is a small part.

The shape is a classic crew neck with relaxed long sleeves and a loose fit that the listing says gives full coverage. The cable knit pattern runs as a texture on a solid color, and the sweater pulls on over the head with no buttons or zips mentioned. Sizes run S for US 4 to 6, M for US 8 to 10, L for US 12 to 14, XL for US 16 to 18 and XXL for US 20. Because the cut is meant to be loose, how much room you want is a matter of taste. The listing gives no length or chest measurements, so look for a size chart on the page before ordering.

Care is hand wash only, which means a basin and a little time rather than a machine cycle, worth knowing in a small flat. The listing names cream, brown, black and green, and the item is also sold in Brown, Army Green and Navy Blue. Nothing is stated about lining, pre washing or shrinkage.