**A blanket-like cardigan rich with history**
During the 19th century, sea travelers and tradesmen discovered a unique knit pattern on the hats and sweaters of fishermen who hailed from Fair Isle, a tiny piece of land north of Scotland in the Shetland Islands. The Fair Isle knits were woven with geometric patterns in humble color palettes—a style so novel to outsiders it became a must-have for anyone who visited the island. It wasn’t until the 1920s that the Fair Isle sweater became a worldwide hit after being spotted on the Prince of Wales while golfing. Suddenly, members of the upper class had to have a Fair Isle sweater, and the piece we know and love today exists in a million iterations. This chunky cardigan from Schott is a testament to Fair Isle’s heritage, with distinctive small-scale geometric patterns woven from a warm wool blend and outfitted with large buttons.
