Cashmere, Geelong, Lambswool – John Crocket

The John Crocket Knitting Magazine

Quality made in Scotland

Only Scots knit like this! We dress ladies and gentlemen in sweaters, cardigans, and vests ranging from sporty and trendy to classic, in uncomplicated, casual cuts. Especially when it comes to knitwear, we often receive questions about cleaning and what distinguishes the fine qualities of cashmere, Geelong, and lambswool from one another. You'll also find a size chart to help you accurately convert English sizes to familiar German sizes. Discover John Crocket's most colorful department here!

A note that is important to us: Our producers support animal welfare and therefore we only carry "mulesing-free wool"!

Care instructions for our knitwear

To prevent pilling, handwash the knitwear after wearing it three times at a maximum of 35°C. This allows the wool fibers to shrink. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and never tumble dry! Finally, simply lay it flat on a towel and let it dry.

Cashmere care

Our cashmere comes from the highlands of China and Mongolia. There, the cashmere goat lives in an inhospitable climate with temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius. To survive in this climate, the goat develops a dense undercoat, which is used to make our cashmere. Only about 200 grams of this very fine down can be obtained per goat annually. This valuable cashmere is further processed in Scotland. This cashmere is considered the softest and finest in the world.

Our 2-ply cashmere is knitted with a 2/28 yarn, meaning two threads, each consisting of two threads twisted against each other, are used to create the yarn. Technically speaking, this thread could be described as 4-ply, but due to its weight, we do not do this. Our women's and men's cashmere are made from this durable and luxurious fiber, which prevents pilling, meaning no knots form in the wool. We also offer our 3-ply cashmere in V- and round necklines. Here, a 3/28 thread is used, which, like the 2-ply thread, could also be called 6-ply. This sweater is particularly warm and comfortable to wear.

John Crocket cashmere feels feather-light and very soft. It has that often-invoked 'certain sheen' that characterizes exquisite, high-quality cashmere. Our cashmere knitwear is a luxury you can treat yourself to. This luxury item will quickly become your favorite piece, perfect for everyday wear. Furthermore, our cashmere products never go out of style, making them true classics. The timeless style, available in the most beautiful colors, can be combined in a sporty, trendy, or classic way.

Care Geelong

All our knitwear is made by a family-run business in Scotland, which uses only the finest materials. Super Geelong is 100% lambswool produced in Australia from specially bred sheep. Only wool from sheep from this region can be called Geelong wool. This material is obtained from the first shearing of lambs that are no more than five months old.

Geelong was originally developed in the coastal town of the same name south of Melbourne, Australia, when cashmere prices doubled in the late 1980s due to the Chinese monopoly. Super Geelong's fineness was intended to offer an alternative to cashmere and is one of the highest-quality wools in the world. Because it is lambswool, it is also more durable than cashmere. The low micron count of less than 19.5 makes this wool particularly soft. The lower the micron count, the finer the wool.

Care Lambswool

Our 2-ply lambswool comes from South Australian sheep. The mild climate makes these sheep's wool particularly soft (in contrast to that of Scottish Highland sheep). Our lambswool is knitted from two particularly tightly twisted threads. This wool quality guarantees maximum shape retention.

Our lambswool has a density of less than 21 microns and, according to Scottish guidelines, could also be called Geelong Lambswool. It is particularly soft and retains its shape. In comparison, standard commercially available lambswool has a density of around 23 microns.

Crocket's Knit: A Festival of Colors

Whether cashmere, Geelong, or lambswool—sometimes everything just works. The timelessly modern look, the wonderful feel on the skin, exciting color nuances—simply nothing is left to be desired. Handcrafted in Scotland, these sweaters, cardigans, and vests are perfect for cool days in the city, as well as for outdoor activities in inclement weather.

Cashmere colors