I love the color and cut, but this sweater is not nearly as soft as my other Aran Crafts sweater.  I have to wear a long sleeve, mock neck, shell underneath to keep the scratchy wool off my skin.  Using a conditioning detergent from The Laundress helps a little, but not enough to wear this next to my sensitive skin.  But I do love it enough to wear over a long sleeve when the weather gets cold.