
Drake's
Brushed Shetland Wool Cable-Knit Sweater
Drake's brushed cable-knit crewneck is a men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made in Scotland from 100% virgin wool, with a regular fit, ribbed crew neck, ribbed cuffs and hem, and vertical cable-knit columns running across the body and sleeves. It is intended as a cold-weather knit worn on its own or as a layering piece. Reviewers cite a shorter body length than most knitwear brands (about 25 inches versus roughly 28 inches on comparable sweaters).
- Material
- 100% virgin wool knit
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, heritage, regular-fit, traditional
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Rustic-chic cable-knit pullover in brushed virgin wool, crafted in Scotland for timeless cold-weather style.
Brushed lambswool finish, cable-knit texture, crew neck, ribbed edging, regular fit, and Scottish craftsmanship.
- Material
- 100% virgin wool knit
- Style
- classic, heritage, regular-fit, traditional
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, work
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Brushed finish for exceptionally soft feel
- Cable-knit design with rustic-chic texture
- 100% virgin wool knit
- Lambswool pullover construction
- Regular fit
- Crew neck
- Ribbed edging detail
- Made in Scotland
- British heritage craftsmanship
- Premium materials
- Timeless style designed to outlast trends
- Pullover silhouette
- High-end menswear essential
Product Insights
100% pure new wool, described as Shetland lambswool Regular fit, true to size; size up for a roomier layer over a button-down Shorter than most knitwear brands, about 25 inches back length versus ~28 inches for Howlin Wash sparingly; dry clean or hand wash cold, dry flat; avoid agitation to prevent matting Premium price competes with Howlin and Jamieson's; shorter length is a key differentiator Shorter length is uncommon and may not suit those wanting longer coverage
Verified claims
- material
- 100% pure new wool, described as Shetland lambswool
- fit
- Regular fit, true to size; size up for a roomier layer over a button-down
- length
- Shorter than most knitwear brands, about 25 inches back length versus ~28 inches for Howlin
- measurements
- Laid-flat chest 50-58 cm (S-XL); centre-back length 64-68 cm; overarm sleeve 73-77 cm
- comfort
- Brushed finish feels exceptionally soft, but wool sensitivity may still require an undershirt
- texture
- Teasel brushing lifts fibres gently, creating a soft halo without tearing the wool
- construction
- Cable-knit structure makes a denser, less stretchy fabric that holds shape and adds warmth
- durability
- Cable crossings can be points of abrasion and pilling with heavy use
- care
- Wash sparingly; dry clean or hand wash cold, dry flat; avoid agitation to prevent matting
- warmth
- Light-to-midweight knit best as a mid-layer; not a heavy winter sweater
- styling
- Rustic-chic cable pattern in deep navy; only one colourway
- construction
- Made in Scotland with ribbed crew neck, cuffs and hem, and set-in sleeves
- value
- Premium price competes with Howlin and Jamieson's; shorter length is a key differentiator
- alternatives
- Howlin and Jamieson's are closest alternatives, but Drake's shorter fit is preferred by some buyers
- variant
- Sizes S-XL all in stock at 425 CAD; only Navy/Midnight Blue colour
- audience
- Men's sweater
- wool properties
- Wool provides warmth when wet, odour resistance and elasticity
- cable visibility
- Smooth yarn keeps cables visible; brushed fuzz may soften the outline
- uses
- Versatile mid-layer for cool weather; works over a tee or shirt and under a jacket
- tradeoff
- Shorter length is uncommon and may not suit those wanting longer coverage
Product record
- Title
- Brushed Shetland Wool Cable-Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Drake's
- Price
- 425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
Warm and Cozy in Chilly Weather
This lambswool cable-knit pullover features an exceptionally soft brushed finish. It is characterized as a suitable choice for keeping warm when the weather becomes chilly.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve, crew-neck cable-knit sweater in a deep navy color worn by a model; visible brushed fuzzy wool texture, ribbed hem and cuffs, and vertical cable-knit pattern across the body and sleeves.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve pullover with a standard crew-neck, fitted at the shoulders and relaxed through the torso; hem falls to the upper hips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline with a narrow ribbed trim lying flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit patternVisible vertical cable-knit pattern running across the front and along the sleeves, forming narrow raised columns.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Surface textureBrushed, slightly fuzzy wool surface with a soft halo visible across the knit.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed knit cuffs on the sleeve ends and a ribbed hem at the waist; ribbing appears denser than the body knit.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.47 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.35 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves that follow the arm contour with the cable pattern continuing uninterrupted from shoulder to cuff.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.33 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.54 (high) - Visible colorUniform deep navy color across the entire visible sweater surface with no printed graphics or contrasting trims.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped at the model's neck and upper thighs with a neutral light-to-dark gray gradient background; model's hands and light-colored trousers are visible. Even soft lighting with subtle shadows under the hem and arms.
- Background and stagingSmooth neutral gradient background from light gray at the bottom to slightly darker gray at the top, no visible props.
- Crop and framingImage cropped through the model's neck at top and near mid-thigh at bottom, showing torso, sleeves and hands.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and clothing contextModel wearing light cream-colored trousers and one hand partially in a pocket; trousers are not part of the product described here.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with faint shadowing under the sweater hem and along the arm contours, no harsh specular highlights.
Colors
deep navy· sweater body and sleeves- Overall shapeLong-sleeve pullover with a standard crew-neck, fitted at the shoulders and relaxed through the torso; hem falls to the upper hips.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the upper torso of a dark navy, brushed cable-knit sweater showing crew neckline, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a fuzzy brushed surface. The model's arms are crossed, partially obscuring the lower sleeve and body.
- NecklineShallow crew neckline finished with a narrow rolled edge in the same knit as the body.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Surface textureBrushed, fuzzy yarn surface with visible soft halo fibers across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.76 (high) - Cable-knit patternVertical cable-like ribs formed by repeating raised knit columns running down the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Cuff constructionLong sleeves terminate in a denser ribbed cuff that appears less fuzzy and more tightly knit than the sleeve body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve arrangementModel's right forearm crossed over chest with left hand tucked under right arm, causing an overlap where the sleeve folds and bunches at the elbow.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.66 · h 0.42 (high) - Visible stitching detailSubtle vertical seam lines from the knit pattern are visible on the shoulder and upper sleeve area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (medium)
Other
Studio-closeup shot showing model from mid-chest to lower face against a neutral light grey gradient background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model crop and poseImage shows model cropped from just below the nose to the mid-torso with arms crossed.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light grey to white gradient background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting producing gentle, diffuse shadows under the chin and along the sleeve folds.
- Skin visibleModel's lower face, neck, and fingers are visible and partly contrast with the sweater color.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
deep navy· sweater body and sleeves- NecklineShallow crew neckline finished with a narrow rolled edge in the same knit as the body.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve cable-knit wool sweater in a dark navy color worn by a model; visible features include cable-knit texture, ribbed crew neck, ribbed hem, and full-length sleeves.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing torso and upper legs of a model wearing a long-sleeve crewneck sweater; body shows straight back panel with set-in sleeves and a slightly relaxed fit ending at a ribbed hem that sits at the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.75 (high) - NecklineLow-profile ribbed crew neck visible from the rear neckline area, level with the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit patternVertical cable-knit texture covering the back and sleeves with visible raised braid-like columns and a fuzzy brushed wool surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed band at the sweater hem that fits snugger than the body fabric and creates a slight tuck where it meets the pants.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionFull-length sleeves with the same cable-knit pattern as the body; sleeves extend to the wrist area and appear slightly tapered toward the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a neutral light gray to white gradient background; image cropped at mid-thigh with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model and cropImage shows a rear three-quarter crop of a standing model from the upper neck to mid-thigh; the model's hands are partially in pockets of light-colored trousers visible below the sweater.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a pale neutral gradient background with minimal cast shadows and slight vignette toward the top corners.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution sharp focus on sweater texture with clear detail; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
deep navy· body and sleeves#1F203D- Overall silhouetteRear-facing torso and upper legs of a model wearing a long-sleeve crewneck sweater; body shows straight back panel with set-in sleeves and a slightly relaxed fit ending at a ribbed hem that sits at the top of the hips.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Drake's
Ecru Brushed Shetland Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4630068 | Brushed Shetland Wool Cable-Knit Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4630069 | Brushed Shetland Wool Cable-Knit Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4630070 | Brushed Shetland Wool Cable-Knit Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4630071 | Brushed Shetland Wool Cable-Knit Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$425.00 | Yes |
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/ThrowingFitsRedditors praise Drake's shorter sweater length and seek similar alternatives, with Howlin and Jamieson's discussed as closest options.
Comments express clear preference for Drake's fit over Howlin, but the thread is primarily a request for cheaper/similar alternatives, so sentiment is positive but not strongly so.
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Compared To
vs Howlin
Howlin sweaters are longer (~28 inches) compared to Drake's (~25 inches), and Drake's shorter fit is strongly preferred.
vs Jamieson's
Jamieson's previously made sweaters for Drake's and are described as much shorter than Howlin, Inis, and other UK/Irish brands.
Source Threads
Drake's shorter sweater length preferred over Howlin
The one thing I love about drakes sweater that is so different from others including Howlin is the shorter length. I have both howlin and drakes and howlin is like 28inch length while drakes is ~25. I vastly prefer drakes fit Strangely, it’s not common to find sweaters with a shorter length (not like crazy cropped tho) from knitwear brands
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