Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Classic Raggwool Crew Sweater Regular

Beautiful sweaters, well-crafted. A bit on the large size - my mediums are bigger than most mediums, but, because they're wool, they may shrink a bit even though they'll be hand-washed.

I am exchanging this sweater because the "saddle" color is awful. I wish I had ordered the "teal" but now it is sold out -- always appreciate a choice of brighter, fun colors. The rating reflects the somewhat scratchy wool, not the color.

Nice, thick wool sweater but does shrink with each wash (and I always wash on delicate, cold, in a mesh bag, with Laundress wool detergent). So while it runs large, you want to order at least your normal size to allow for shrinkage. Not sure if eventually it will get too small for wear (it's definitely not Icebreaker wool -- but it is a beautiful sweater). Also pills under the arms but that should be fixable with a sweater stone.

Great sweater and warm! Fits slightly large. I recommend.

Overall I am pleased with this sweater even though I would be more satisfied if it was more tightly woven. It is ragg wool so I don't expect it to be lamb's wool soft so it works best for me with a bean long sleeve t-shirt underneath.

Beautiful quality and great warmth. Runs about a size larger than expected. Had to exchange to get a proper fit. I am usually a M/L in most items but had to go with a small in this sweater.

This was a Christmas gift for my husband. He is always cold so a warm LL Bean sweater is welcome. The rag wool crew sweater is a heavy warm sweater. Color is Saddle. He noticed after the first wearing the sweater pilled. Ordered in his usual XL size is right on. The collar was a welcome change.

It seems well made. I did have a thread sticking out.

Warm and sturdy. Fits just right. Just wish it could be washed in washing machine on delicate cycle with cold water and laid flat to dry. My wife shrank my other one doing that. Bummer!

I bought this sweater together with a Commando sweater. For my physique the Commando sweater is a little better fit. I take a 37" sleeve length and have a 36" waist. The Ragg sweater is long enough in the sleeve to still allow a cuff turn back, and long enough in the body to come well below my waist. It is a bit roomier than the Commando sweater, i.e. not as fitted. It is a better fit over a thick shirt, say a flannel shirt, or denim. The knit is quite loose, so it does not stop wind much. It is warm, but best under a jacket on a cold, windy day. Like all wool, it gets baggier with wear, and pills up, especially on the sleeves. I am going to add suede elbow patches to prevent the elbows from wearing through. All in all, it's a nice, warm wool sweater. It also has a very woolly smell like oiled wool, which I find fantastic, but might not be everybody's choice.

pretty nice sweater but dissapointed it came from china as we see what they are doing with the money we send there.

Very comfortable and true to size. If the weave was a bit tighter, it would rate a five. Bean sweaters last for years if not a decade.

Really like the quality of the material and the craftsmanship. Medium weight, simple and stylish. This is a classic that is simply comfortable. True to size, a no brainer for holiday gifts. I'm 6'1", 195lbs and bought an XL because I like a slight baggy appearance. Great Lakes region weather so I plan to wear it often!

It's an excellent sweater if not too big. Not true to size.

This was a Christmas present for my son, He loved it but was returning it to get a large instead on XL.

This is ragg wool sweater has a more relaxed fit than the one I bought last year, which I like, especially in the sleeves. I haven't worn it as much as I planned because of the peculiar smell. It smells like it was treated in marine diesel fuel. It has been a few weeks since I received it, and I have seen some improvement.

Sweater is a little larger than sweater I really wanted. I had purchased a few Lambs wool or merino,wool,sweaters a while ago and wanted the same as these are in need of replacement. You now have a pocket On chest with zipper.WHY did you do that. The sweater is no longer a sweater I would like,to,purchase. It is too casual looking. Did you have any ideas of bringing back the original design? If so please let me know as I would like to purchase it. Thank you. Heidi Graham ( these are for my son)

This sweater used to be much lighter, less bulky knit.

A bit long- could be five inches shorter.

I bought this in Fall, 2019 for my husband. He wore it every day, morning to night, for six months, and is wearing it now in Fall, 2020. The fit is perfect. He says it feels very warm and soft. The knit is a bit "rustic": very thick yarn and large stitches. I wish it were slightly finer gauge, but he's been happy with it. I bought another one today. I hope the 2020 item is just as good.

My husband has been wearing Bean's ragg wool sweaters for years. He has always worn a large. I checked each of the 4 current sweaters he has and they are all large. So I ordered a large. It is gigantic! At least 4 inches wider than his other sweaters, longer, arms longer, etc. I am sending it back for a medium, which I hope is still not too large. Where is the consistency year to year???

I expected the sweater to be a little thicker.

I bought the grey buttoned collar Henley, quality, perfect fit and style for a necktie. Looks reverent for me a Baptist minister. O how I wish it came in a true navy and a black. Would definitely buy more.

I've been wearing these rag wool sweaters for years. I get upset when LL doesn't have them stocked. Comfortable and warm at a decent price. I wear out the elbows so leather patches would be a nice touch and then 5 stars. More colors would be nice also for this dyed in the wool customer. Keep 'em coming.

Yes, it has a smell. It smells like wool! If you can't handle that or be patient enough for it to dissipate like all wool things, then go buy a cheap polyester sweater at Target. This is a quality made wool sweater and I look forward to many years of use. The tall option is what led me here. I'm rather lean and lanky, so the Medium Tall fits perfectly. For reference, I usually wear slim fit dress shirts in 16.5" x 36" and a 43XL jackets/coats. Only 4 stars now because this is brand new and I do not know how durable it is. With that being said, I have no reason to suspect issues.