Jessica Heritage Nordic Knit Sweater vs EdelWear Fair Isle Lopapeysa Sweater

Buy the Jessica Heritage Nordic Knit Sweater if you want a simple, machine-washable pure-wool pullover in a relaxed fit and a solid red color. Buy the Colorful Fair Isle Lopapeysa if you want a hand-knitted statement piece with a patterned yoke and a softer alpaca-merino blend. The Jessica is easier to care for and comes in XXL; the Fair Isle is the warmer, more distinctive sweater, but it needs hand washing and tops out at XL.

• Choose the Jessica Heritage Nordic Knit Sweater if you want an easy, machine-washable wool sweater in a relaxed fit and larger sizes.
• Choose the Colorful Fair Isle Sweater if you want a hand-knitted, patterned yoke sweater in a soft alpaca-merino blend for cold weather and ski trips.