Monkstone Big Collar Sweater
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Knitted from authentic 100% Welsh wool, this unisex sweater embodies the rugged charm and natural beauty of the Welsh landscape. Featuring a rugby collar and an oversized fit, it updates our iconic Worker jumper. The Black Welsh Mountain sheep at Trevayne Farm, Pembrokeshire, provide the deep chocolate “Cochddu” tone, with natural colour variations ensuring each piece is unique. Its distinctive flecks and rich texture showcase the exceptional qualities of wool yarn, reflecting enduring craftsmanship and timeless design.
Fit & Specification
Our new rugby collar sweater combines softness, warmth, and cosy comfort. Featuring a split collared neck, chunky rib knit, and an oversized silhouette, it offers an effortlessly stylish look. For a tailored fit, we suggest sizing down and notifying us when placing your order.
Bespoke Knitwear Service
All our knitwear is meticulously handmade to order in our factory in South Wales, ensuring each piece is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. For bespoke requests, please allow up to 3 weeks for creation, as each item is made especially for you. We offer a personalized level of customization to make your piece truly unique. When placing your order, simply tick the "bespoke" option and fill in the "your requirements" box. For special sizing, we'll contact you within 48 hours to arrange a personal consultation and ensure the perfect fit.
We’re dedicated to fulfilling your requests and will do our best to meet your needs at no extra cost.
The Process
We pay attention to the sheep’s needs at all times, making sure they are looked after to the best of our ability here on Trevayne Farm, Monkstone.
We shear on a yearly basis, with experienced local shearers to ensure a good quality fleece. The fleeces are then bundled based on breed and sent to be washed and spun. We design accordingly, based on the amount of wool we get from the breeds in our flock. We tend to get 5-8 kilos per sheep, our ram, Rambo, had a fleece of 7 kilos last shearing.
After the washing and spinning process, which usually takes around 2 months, we divide the kilos of wool. We divide it into oiled on-cone, washed on-cone (for machine-knitting or weaving) and hand-knitting skeins.
The yarns are then sent to our highly skilled knitters and weavers to be made through traditional craft methods into long-lasting goods. Our manufacturing methods always consider the lowest environmental impact achievable and we are always striving to make this better.
From shear to wear, the process takes around four months. It’s slow production, we believe slow is best.
Composition & Product Care
100% Welsh Black Mountain Wool - a pedigree flock and hardy breed with good resistance to the elements, meaning their wool is well-insulating and durable. Good lambing and mothering instincts form part of the breed’s characteristics. The Black Welsh Mountains produce a Cochddu colour, which means “reddish-black” in Welsh. To maintain its exceptional quality, we recommend gentle hand washing in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid wringing or twisting. Lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Store folded to preserve its shape and softness. Refer to our How to Care for Knitwear Guide for more information.
Made in Wales
Crafted in our Welsh factory, where five generations of the Jones family have been producing high-quality socks and knitwear for over 130 years. Read our story and understand why every piece of knitwear we make is a testament to British craftsmanship and heritage.
Product Code: 82-30-4265