The Fraser 4-Ply Cashmere Relaxed Crewneck

A Shetland crew, softly spoken.

The Fraser takes its cue from the traditional Shetland crew, a sweater that has served the weekend well for generations. We kept the shape and chose a different fiber: 100% Todd & Duncan Grade A cashmere, spun in Kinross and knitted in Hawick, Scotland. The character is familiar. The feel is something else.

It is knitted at 8 gauge and a touch looser than usual, which gives the 4-ply yarn room to loft. That makes it lighter than it looks and warmer than you'd expect. A ribbed crewneck, cuffs and hem finish it. It sees no reason to say more.

Construction

• 100% Grade A cashmere
• 4-ply (two ends of 2-ply yarn), 8 gauge
• Todd & Duncan yarn, spun in Kinross, Scotland
• Fiber: approximately 15.5 microns / 35 mm staple
• Knitted in Hawick, Scotland
• Slightly open knit for a lighter, loftier fabric
• Ribbed crewneck, cuffs and hem

Why a Looser Knit Matters

Gauge is the number of needles per inch on the knitting machine. Our Douglas is knitted at 12 gauge: smooth and close, made to sit neatly under a jacket. The Fraser drops to 8 gauge with a relaxed tension, so each stitch has a little more room. The cashmere fills that space and traps air, which means the warmth comes from loft, not bulk.

The 4-ply yarn gives it body, and Todd & Duncan's 35 mm staple keeps an open knit strong and less prone to pilling. Learn more about how ply and gauge shape a finished sweater.

Fit

Easy and relaxed, made for comfort rather than for tailoring. Our men's knitwear runs generous, so if you are between sizes, take the smaller.

As Worn

Damian (pictured) is 5'10" and wears a size Small. He wears a 40R jacket, with a 15½" collar and 32" sleeve.

Best For

Unhurried weekends, long drives and evenings by the fire. Wear it with dark Japanese denim, sweatpants or winter chinos.

Care

See our guide to washing and storing cashmere.

Spun in Kinross. Knitted in Hawick. Best worn without an agenda.