@makena wrote:
I don't own any. I always wanted to order one but never did, and I don't know why because I love sweaters. I have always wanted a nice original Fisherman's sweater in natural. I think I'm afraid it will be itchy.
Some are and some aren't. It depends on the quality of the wool (and whether or not you have a wool allergy).
Most merino wools are softer and less itchy that the wools of the past. Some lesser quality merino wools can still be scratchy, so it pays to read reviews and, when it doubt, go for a caridgan so that the wool won't be directly against your skin.
Wools have come a long way in recent years. They even make a type of wool, Superwash merino, that can go in the washer and dryer without felting/shrinking. I have a lot of Superwash merino wool socks and they are wonderful, not at all scratchy.
If you have a yan shop in your area, consider going in to check out the merino wool and feel some of the sample knits done in merino. That will give you an idea of what a good merino feels like. I'm sure QVC will have a lot of merino wool sweaters offered on March 17, so you might want to try it out before then. 