Cardigan, hand-framed with super-soft cotton in the south-west of the British Isles, and with dark horn buttons from the West Midlands. The cardigan fits true to size. It is intended to be a snug, smart cardigan, rather than a relaxed one, so if you prefer the latter, then going up a size is firmly recommended. The cardigan is machine-washable. You read that right. Wash it on a knitwear cycle or at a low temperature, and it will come out the same as it went in. However, let's not forget that washing by hand is always preferable, for this as any garment, since it will preserve the many qualities of the yarn for the very longest time.