Sweater: Shetland
History by Lynne: I love a Shetland sweater because it’s the type of sweater I used to wear when
I was in high school. As a cardigan, crewneck, or vest in navy and yellow, I wore one everyday with plaid. It’s nostalgic for me! The Shetlands are a cluster of islands off of Scotland where much of sweater history has come from. Knitting from the Shetlands is as old as the 9th century when the Norse settlers brought their native sheep to the Islands. They thrived on the vegetation, which made the sheep wool more soft, light and warm. This made the wool more suitable for knitting, which in turn evolved into the main craft of the island. In modern history, Brooks
Brother introduced the Shetland sweater in 1904. What’s interesting about an authentic Shetland sweater is that it’s handmade like no other type of sweater–it has no seams!

Buy: APC Shetland-Inspired Sweater, StuartandWright.com
This sweater from APC reminds me of the sweater that I used to wear in high school. Except way, way cooler because of the elbow patches and it isn’t itchy! (My school sweater was!) I’m totally inspired by menswear, so it’s refreshing to find an authentic version for women. I’ve searched forever, and it’s so hard to find a good interpretation!