The Bruce 8-Ply Cashmere Shawl Collar Cardigan
A heavyweight Scottish cashmere cardigan built with the substance of outerwear.
The Bruce is knitted in Hawick, Scotland from 100% Todd & Duncan Grade A cashmere, spun in Kinross. At roughly two pounds of cashmere in an 8-ply, 5-gauge rib, it is the most substantial knit we make: heavy enough to stand in for a jacket, soft enough to wear over a T-shirt.
The hand-shaped shawl collar can be worn open or turned up against the wind and closed with a knitted loop at the throat. Saddle shoulders keep the line natural through the chest and shoulders. Italian horn buttons, two patch pockets and roll cuffs finish it.
It has the ruggedness of a chunky knit and the softness of cashmere, and it is made to be worn for years.
Construction
- 100% Grade A cashmere
- 8-ply, 5 gauge
- Approximately 2 lb / 900 g of cashmere
- Todd & Duncan yarn, spun in Kinross, Scotland
- Knitted in Hawick, Scotland
- Fiber: approximately 15.5 microns / 35 mm staple
- Dense rib-stitch construction
- Saddle shoulders
- Hand-shaped shawl collar
- Italian horn buttons
- Two patch pockets
- Knitted loop closure at the throat
- Roll cuffs
Why 8-Ply Matters
Eight strands of cashmere are plied together, giving the knit far more body than a 2- or 4-ply sweater. That means more warmth, and a cardigan that holds its shape rather than slumping against the body.
At this weight, fiber quality matters more. Todd & Duncan's long, fine Grade A cashmere keeps The Bruce soft despite its density, and the longer staple adds durability and limits the fuzzy surface common to heavy, lower-grade cashmere. Learn more about how 8-ply compares to 2-ply and 4-ply.
Fit
Structured and substantial, not oversized. There is room for a shirt or light sweater underneath, and the rib has enough give to soften with wear. If you are between sizes, the models below are a useful guide.
As Worn
Davide (pictured in loden and charcoal) is 6'2" and wears a size Large. He wears a 44R jacket.
Peter (pictured in navy) is 6'1" and wears a size Medium. He wears a 42R jacket.
Todd, our co-founder, is 5'10", 165 lb and wears a size Small. He wears a 40R jacket.
Best For
Cold autumn days, winter weekends, travel and fireside evenings: whenever a sweater feels too light and a tailored coat too formal.
Care
An 8-ply piece like this deserves proper care. See our guide to washing and storing cashmere. For the full definition of what makes this Scottish knitwear, see What Is Scottish Knitwear?
Made in Scotland. Built to be worn for years.
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Todd & Duncan Scottish Cashmere Yarn
8-ply Todd & Duncan cashmere, 15.5 microns at 35mm staple, spun in Kinross with Loch Leven water.
Eight-ply means eight strands of yarn twisted together, the heaviest weight we offer and the reason this cardigan carries real structure rather than draping like a lighter knit.
Todd & Duncan has spun cashmere in Kinross since 1867, and the mineral soft water drawn from Loch Leven is part of why their yarn takes dye so evenly and finishes so cleanly, a difference the world's most storied fashion houses have relied on for generations.
Grade-A fibre means only the longest, finest hairs from the goat's undercoat make the cut, hand sorted for length and softness before spinning even begins.
At this weight that quality matters more, not less: a heavier yarn spun from lesser fibre turns coarse, while this one stays soft under all that substance.
This is the yarn our premiere design is built around.
OVER 200 YEARS OF HISTORY
Built by experience for all life’s experiences
Knitted on flatbed machines in Hawick, a town that has anchored Scottish cashmere for more than two centuries, where generations of skilled knitters have passed down the techniques it takes to work a yarn this heavy without losing its shape.
Water drawn from the River Teviot is used in the finishing process.
Our craftsmen shape the shawl collar by hand so it folds naturally, open or closed, no adjustment needed, a detail that takes real skill to get right at this weight and one that lighter cardigans don't require.
Built substantial enough to function as outerwear on its own and durable enough to be passed down.
Warmth without bulk, luxury without pretension.
From fiber to finish, made in Scotland.
