Sweaters and Cardigans
Sweaters and cardigans are the heart of our adults' knitwear: classic cuts knitted from natural fibres in our family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, in small batches since 1926.
Most pieces are knitted from extra-fine merino wool, which does not itch and regulates temperature; selected cardigans come in a cashmere–merino blend for extra softness and lightness.
FAQs
Should I choose a sweater or a cardigan?
A sweater is the warmer single piece; a cardigan is the more flexible one — it opens, layers over shirts and comes off without undressing. Many people use a Jakopina merino cardigan as an indoor layer year-round and a sweater for colder days.
Is a merino sweater warm enough for winter?
Yes — merino wool insulates well for its weight and regulates temperature, so a Jakopina merino sweater works in winter over a shirt and on its own in transitional seasons. For the most warmth with the least weight, the cashmere-blend cardigans insulate even more per gram.
Do merino sweaters pill?
All knitwear can pill slightly where fabric rubs, but extra-fine merino pills less than coarse or short-fibre yarns. Removing the occasional pill with a fabric comb restores the surface; with normal care, a Jakopina sweater keeps its look for years.
How do I wash a wool sweater or cardigan?
Wash by hand or on a wool cycle at up to 30 °C with a mild wool detergent, then dry flat — hanging a wet sweater stretches it. Wool rarely needs washing; airing after wear is usually enough.
Who makes Jakopina sweaters and cardigans?
Every Jakopina sweater and cardigan is knitted in a family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, where the craft has been passed down since 1926. Small-batch production keeps the quality of each piece consistent.
Sweaters and cardigans are the heart of our adults' knitwear: classic cuts knitted from natural fibres in our family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, in small batches since 1926.
Most pieces are knitted from extra-fine merino wool, which does not itch and regulates temperature; selected cardigans come in a cashmere–merino blend for extra softness and lightness.
FAQs
Should I choose a sweater or a cardigan?
A sweater is the warmer single piece; a cardigan is the more flexible one — it opens, layers over shirts and comes off without undressing. Many people use a Jakopina merino cardigan as an indoor layer year-round and a sweater for colder days.
Is a merino sweater warm enough for winter?
Yes — merino wool insulates well for its weight and regulates temperature, so a Jakopina merino sweater works in winter over a shirt and on its own in transitional seasons. For the most warmth with the least weight, the cashmere-blend cardigans insulate even more per gram.
Do merino sweaters pill?
All knitwear can pill slightly where fabric rubs, but extra-fine merino pills less than coarse or short-fibre yarns. Removing the occasional pill with a fabric comb restores the surface; with normal care, a Jakopina sweater keeps its look for years.
How do I wash a wool sweater or cardigan?
Wash by hand or on a wool cycle at up to 30 °C with a mild wool detergent, then dry flat — hanging a wet sweater stretches it. Wool rarely needs washing; airing after wear is usually enough.
Who makes Jakopina sweaters and cardigans?
Every Jakopina sweater and cardigan is knitted in a family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, where the craft has been passed down since 1926. Small-batch production keeps the quality of each piece consistent.