Rugged Fair Isle sweater product image (primary)
Front-facing Fair Isle knit sweater laid flat with visible crew neck, long set-in sleeves, ribbed collar/cuffs/hem, and multiple horizontal colorwork pattern bands across body and sleeves.

Twik

Rugged Fair Isle Sweater

3.94/5 (32)
CA$69.00CAD
In Stock

The Rugged Fair Isle Sweater from Twik by Simons is a long-sleeve crew-neck pullover with a straight fit, shown in a pale warm yellow base knit with horizontal bands of geometric Fair Isle motifs in dark brown, rust and cream. It is made from a soft recycled wool blend knit with ribbed edging at the collar, cuffs and hem, and the colorwork bands continue across the set-in sleeves so the motifs align at the shoulder seams. It is rated 3.94 out of 5 based on 32 customer reviews.

Material
recycled wool blend
Style
casual, heritage, classic, rustic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Specifications

Rugged Fair Isle sweater crafted in a soft recycled wool blend with ribbed edging and a straight fit.

Soft knit, recycled wool blend, ribbed edging, straight fit, Fair Isle pattern.

Material
recycled wool blend
Style
casual, heritage, classic, rustic
Occasion
everyday, casual, weekend
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Fair Isle knit pattern
  • soft knit construction
  • recycled wool blend yarn
  • ribbed edging
  • straight fit
  • designed in Canada
  • exclusive Twik by Simons design
  • rugged sweater aesthetic

Product Insights

Rugged Fair Isle Sweater 69 CAD 50% reprocessed wool, 50% nylon Buyer reports lean small; many size up Wool feel is split: scratchy for some, soft enough for others Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry, low iron inside out

Verified claims

material
50% reprocessed wool, 50% nylon
construction
Stranded Fair Isle colorwork with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem
fit
Straight fit with crew neck and straight hem near the hip
sizing
Buyer reports lean small; many size up
length
Length reads short to some, regular to others
comfort
Wool feel is split: scratchy for some, soft enough for others
durability
Pills after brief wear; de-pilling needed
care
Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry, low iron inside out
care
Some reviewers report shrinkage despite careful washing
layering
Layers over turtlenecks and blouses, but can feel pinchy
styling
Pairs with jeans, khakis, green pants and blazers
use_cases
Best for office-casual, winter layering and dressy-casual wear
value
Good value at 69 CAD for warmth and quality
color
Six colorways across five sizes, 30 variants
color
Single-hue names are quieter; multi-tone names are louder
design
Horizontal Fair Isle bands with diamonds, crosses, zigzags and rosettes
construction
Ribbed collar, cuffs and wide hem in pale yellow

Product record

Title
Rugged Fair Isle Sweater
Brand
Twik
Price
69 CAD
Availability
In stock
Rating
3.94 stars, 32 reviews

Buying Guide

1 comparison · 4 sources

Uses

A warm mid-layer for winter coats

Per aggregated customer reviews, this wool Fair Isle sweater is warm without being too bulky, making it a good mid-layer under a coat in winter. Shoppers describe it as solid warmth and quality for cold-weather layering.[1]

Office- and dressy-casual styling

With its Fair Isle pattern and colors, this sweater pairs easily with neutrals like jeans, khakis, or a blazer. It's a versatile pick for office-casual and dressy-casual outfits.[1]

Layering the Fair Isle sweater for comfort

This wool Fair Isle sweater works layered over turtlenecks or blouses for cooler days, though reviewers report the regular fit can feel pinchy over other layers, and sizing up adds room without changing the look. If you have sensitive skin, customers say the wool feels scratchy on bare skin—especially before it's broken in—so wearing a base layer underneath helps make all-day wear more comfortable.[1]

A Fair Isle sweater for wearers willing to do gentle upkeep

This is a pick for shoppers who don't mind hands-on care: per an aggregated summary of customer reviews, the fabric can pill after as little as an hour of wear, so keeping a fabric shaver handy helps. The same reviews report it can shrink even when washed in cold water and dried flat despite following care instructions, making it better suited to gentle hand care than throw-on-and-go wear and frequent machine washing.[1]

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Rugged Fair Isle Sweater: Choose this if you want a warm, versatile Fair Isle knit that layers under a coat without bulk and pairs easily with jeans, khakis, or a blazer for dressy-casual outfits. The straight fit in a 50% reprocessed wool, 50% nylon blend reportedly runs significantly small, so consider sizing up, especially for layering, and note the wool can feel scratchy on sensitive skin unless you wear a base layer. It is not low-maintenance: reviewers report pilling after brief wear and possible shrinkage even with cold-water washing and flat drying, so it needs gentle care and de-pilling.[1]Picture Jacquard Sweater: Choose this if you want a soft, cozy acrylic knit with a bold, playful look — reviews describe the floral and animal motifs (like daisies, corgis, and dachshunds) as compliment magnets for casual outings, and the shorter, boxy cut pairs easily with high-waisted jeans and boots. Note that the sizing runs noticeably large with an oversized fit and long sleeves, so going down a size is often recommended, especially for petite frames or anyone wanting a tailored silhouette. Some reviewers also report pilling after washing (gentle cycle and air drying help) and occasional units with visible stitching lines across the print, so it is better suited to everyday wear than formal events.[2]Colourful Jacquard Polo-Collar Sweater: Choose this if you want a cropped, boxy jacquard sweater with a Fair Isle-style multicolor pattern and a pointed polo collar with a four-button placket, plus ribbed cuffs and hem. It is knit in a blend of 50 percent LENZING ECOVERO viscose (described as forest-conscious), 28 percent polyester, and 22 percent nylon, in sizes X-Small through X-Large and colors Patterned Black, Baby Blue, and Assorted Pink.[3,4]

Image Analysis

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Rugged Fair Isle sweater product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing Fair Isle knit sweater laid flat with visible crew neck, long set-in sleeves, ribbed collar/cuffs/hem, and multiple horizontal colorwork pattern bands across body and sleeves.

  • Overall silhouetteCrew-neck long-sleeve sweater shown flat, front view, with slightly cropped straight hem and set-in sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Neck ribbing and labelNarrow ribbed crew neckline in a pale yellow tone; small woven neck label visible at center back of neckline with lowercase text.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Neck label text“twik”
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.17 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium)
  • Ribbed hem and cuffsWide ribbed hem band and narrow ribbed cuffs in the same pale yellow as the collar.
    3 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.74 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Fair Isle horizontal bandsMultiple stacked horizontal colorwork bands across the chest, torso and sleeves featuring rows of geometric motifs including diamonds, small crosses, zigzags, and floral-like rosettes.
    3 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Sleeve pattern alignmentSleeve patterns continue the horizontal banding from the body, aligning visually so motifs match across shoulder seams.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (medium)
  • Knit textureVisible knitted stitch texture typical of stranded colorwork; small variations in yarn color appear within pattern motifs.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)

Other

Product photographed flat against a neutral light gray background with even front lighting and minimal shadows; image centered and fully visible with no props.

  • Background and stagingLight gray solid background with the sweater centered and no additional props.
  • Lighting and shadowEven frontal lighting with a faint soft shadow below the hem indicating subtle elevation from the background.
  • Image framingSweater is fully contained within the frame with equal margin around sides and slightly more top margin.

Colors

pale warm yellow· ribbing (collar, cuffs, hem)dark brown· dark brown pattern elementsmuted rust· rust/brick pattern fillscream beige· background/secondary knit
Rugged Fair Isle sweater product image 2
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Product

A vertical stack of folded Fair Isle knit sweaters with visible patterned cuffs and a string of warm white fairy lights draped over them; a small wrapped gift box with a burgundy ribbon sits on top of the stack.

  • Stacked folded sweatersMultiple folded knit sweaters stacked vertically; each folded layer shows distinct Fair Isle knit patterns and contrasting ribbed edges.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Top small gift boxSmall rectangular cream-colored gift box placed on top of the sweater stack, tied with a wide burgundy ribbon formed into a large bow.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Visible cuff hangingOne sweater cuff hangs over the front-right edge of the stack, showing a red ribbed cuff with white and black Fair Isle pattern above it.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Individual knit patternsDistinct horizontal Fair Isle motifs visible on several layers including diamond, heart-like and geometric rows in varying color combinations.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Small fabric tagA small rectangular fabric tag is visible on a mid-layer sweater near the front center of the stack.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.49 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (medium)
  • String lights on productA thin string of warm white fairy lights is draped across and between the folded sweaters, producing multiple bright small highlights.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)

Packaging

A large flat red rectangular box serves as the base under the sweater stack; a small cream gift box with a burgundy ribbon sits on top of the stack.

  • Large red base boxA large flat rectangular red box lies horizontally at the bottom of the image and acts as a platform for the stacked sweaters.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.92 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Top wrapped gift box textural detailSmall wrapped cream gift box shows visible paper texture and is finished with a satin-like burgundy ribbon tied in a bow.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio shot with a seamless red background and warm directional lighting creating soft shadows; image includes reflections and slight vignette toward edges.

  • Background and stagingUniform red seamless background and surface providing a single-color backdrop with no visible props other than the box and sweaters.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting styleWarm directional studio lighting from upper-left produces highlights on the knit textures and creates soft shadows beneath the stacked sweaters.
  • Fairy light glareSmall bright glare points from the fairy lights create concentrated warm white reflections across the knit surfaces.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)

Colors

dark forest green and burgundy pattern· top sweater multicolor patternwarm beige· middle sweater beige patternvibrant blue-pink multicolor· mid-lower bright multicolor sweaterlavender purple· purple sweater layerdeep burgundy· sweater cuffoff-white tag· small knit tagcream· top gift box paperPackagingsatin burgundy· top gift ribbonPackagingmatte red· large base boxPackaging

Variants

30 SKUs
All variants of Rugged Fair Isle Sweater
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4686508Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Brown - X-SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686509Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Brown - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686510Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Brown - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4686511Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Brown - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686512Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Brown - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686513Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Blue - X-SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686514Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Blue - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686515Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Blue - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4686516Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Blue - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686517Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Blue - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686518Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Assorted Pink And Green - X-SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686519Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Assorted Pink And Green - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686520Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Assorted Pink And Green - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4686521Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Assorted Pink And Green - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686522Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Assorted Pink And Green - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686523Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Lilacs - X-SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686524Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Lilacs - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686525Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Lilacs - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4686526Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Lilacs - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686527Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Lilacs - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686581Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Red - X-SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686582Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Red - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4686583Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Red - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4686584Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Red - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4686585Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Red - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
4309674Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Patterned Orange - X-SmallCA$69.00Yes
4309675Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Patterned Orange - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4309676Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Patterned Orange - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4309677Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Patterned Orange - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4309678Rugged Fair Isle Sweater - Patterned Orange - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes

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Customer Reviews

32 total
3.94

32 reviews · out of 5

Good quality Reasonable price

★★★★★Brenda P.

Love this pullover! The pattern & blue colour scheme are beautiful and so on trend right now but will never be out of style. Looks handmade and the wool gives it nice warmth & structure. I found it a little scratchy around the collar at first but after wearing slight irritation subsided. If you have sensitive skin this sweater may not be for you. I sized up from usual Medium to Large & it fits perfectly.

Beautiful sweater

★★★★★Rhonda R.

This is a beautiful sweater. Just for reference I am a 34 1/2 inch bust C and ordered the size small. I am 5 feet three and a half inches tall. It fits great and if I want I can wear a shirt underneath. Not tight at all not loose at all, fits just right. I find the navy blue the most flattering in this particular sweater. However, if I may suggest, if you have bottoms to go with it, the other colors are just fine. I do wear a lot of blue jeans so that's why this is best for me. I would recommend this sweater, nice and warm for our Quebec Canada Spring, Fall, and Winters.

Mauvaise qualité

★★★★★Emilie G.

Après l’avoir porté 1h seulement il fait de la mousse. Je ne recommande pas. Très petit.

Super beau

★★★★★Marie-Hélène B.

Très beau chandail. Pique un peu donc pas fait pour celles qui sont sensibles mais moi je le tolère très bien. Mousse beaucoup mais se lève facilement avec une petite tondeuse à peluche. Laver à la main mais moi je le met à la laveuse à délicat et je le fait sécher à plat pour redonner sa forme. J’adore la couleur.

Très bonne qualité , il

★★★★★Angele D.

Très bonne qualité , il doit être lavé à la main car risque de rétrécir.

Beautiful colors

★★★★★Sharon B.

I love the fit look and quality of this sweater. Beautiful combination of colors

Colorful fairisle

★★★★★Norma O.

Nice fit- love the colors. Where with jeans of skirts.

more of a fitted sweater

★★★★★Karen B.

is exactly as pictured and described. I would have sized up so when wearing turtlenecks underneath the fit would be looser.

Très joli

★★★★★France V.

Tricot chaud et confortable, un peu court cependant.

sweater fit very small

★★★★★Cheryl B.

fit was VERY small but not available in a larger size

Great quality material

★★★★★Rona K.

Great quality material

Perfect colour combo

★★★★★Lise S.

Have been looking for a sweater like this for a couple years. It works with all my jeans, kaki, and green pants and looks good with a blazer too.

Not a comfortable feeling sweater

★★★★★jane s.

Nice sweater but the fabric is quite rough, not cozy at all.

Warm

★★★★★Eloise C.

I went up one size because the Twik line runs small. And that worked well - I can fit a thin turtleneck underneath. It's a bit pinchy so best to size up and wear something underneath. But it's very warm and not too bulky. The length is great. Not too long.

It's great quality and feel

★★★★★Myriam J.

It's great quality and feel and looks good but it turned out a bit shorter than I expected from the photographs.

MAGNIFIQUE!

★★★★★Guylaine G.

Un chandail des plus polyvalents! Porter seul ou tout simplement y ajoutez un chemisier et voilà en un tour de main, le style est différent! Le seul petit ''hic", si vous avez la peau sensible, il pique légèrement!!!!!

Très beau

★★★★★MarieJosée B.

Satisfaite

Only ok

★★★★★Claire C.

Runs smaller than other brands. Fits a bit boxy. Not as bright as the picture.

👍

★★★★★Denyse L.

👍

Belles couleurs et confortable.

★★★★★Rachel L.

Attention au lavage. Suivre à la lettre les instructions de lavage. Même en lavant à l’eau froide et l’étendre pour sécher, il rapetissement.

I love it

★★★★★Diane S.

Love the colours I can’t wait to wear it

Joli

★★★★★Véronique L.

Beaux motifs, coupe un peu plus ample que souhaité mais correct.

Pretty

★★★★★Barbara M.

Runs very small.

Chandail

★★★★★Carole V.

J’aime le modèle , ni trop court, ni trop long , les couleurs sont parfaites

Très beaux. Belle qualité

★★★★★Louise S.

Il a vraiment la bonne grandeur indiqué

Tight

★★★★★Anne M.

Too tight. Not comfortable.

Cozy fall or winter sweater

★★★★★Greta M.

Warm, good quality, and great value for a reasonable price.

Fair Isle

★★★★★Élise B.

Beau, un peu court (entre longueur régulière et court).

love it

★★★★★Kamini R.

Its a bit itchy, so I can't wear it with nothing undernearth when I'm having a bad day. But it fits very well and I'm in love with the design. I actually tried on both a medium and large, I fit into both but I bought the large because it was a bit looser and I like that fit more. I also was okay with the large because both sizes fit underneath a jacket I own and I prefer looser fits for the sweater itself.

Runs VERY small

★★★★★Joanie L.

Way too small, it looked like a kids size. And I'm always a small at Simons, I don't know what happened with the sizing. Very very itchy too, I didn't keep it, I returned it.

Je recommande ce produit

★★★★★Francoise M.

Chaud, doux et le jeu de couleurs est magnifique.

Cute but cropped

★★★★★Donna R.

Cute but cropped

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/sweaters/stripes-patterns/rugged-fair-isle-sweater--12462-221422
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