All the specialness of a hand-knit sweater, without having to commission it from anyone you know. (Also, there's some lore in knitting circles about this, so best to preserve your personal relationships and avoid the 'curse of the love sweater.') The yarn used for this one is fantastic. It's knit from Escorial wool, an elevated alternative to cashmere that comes from a super-rare type of sheep originally kept by Spanish royalty. Soft and supple, with springy, coiled fibers that naturally resist wrinkling, it’s sourced from the only direct descendants of the original Escorial flock, which are now bred in small pockets of Australia and New Zealand. Talk about special. Fun fact: as far as we know, we’re the only American retailer making sweaters from Escorial yarn. Join us ahead of the curve.