This small sized ladies' sweater was inspired by the Northern Lights seen here in Cumbria and has been hand knitted with 100% wool. The garment measures 94 cm (37") around the chest and has a back length of 64 cm. This can be worn as outerwear instead of a jacket. Just pop over a couple of under-layers. Yes, wool is waterproof - Inger has worn a similar sweater in 2 hours of pouring rain, and was still dry underneath!
As for washing, the simple answer is that there is no need - just hang out on the washing line for a couple of hours to air. But if you must wash, then soak gently in a hand hot water, leaving until the water becomes cold. Rinse in cool water and use just a gentle short spin cycle, then hang out to dry on a warm summer's day - ideally flat if possible. What's not to love about such easy care for your special garment?!
Other colours and sizes may be available - contact the shop for details.