FREE SHIPPING with $75 Purchase - or - FREE with the L.L.Bean Mastercard 
‹ Back to L.L.Bean Men's Essential Merino Crewneck Sweater, Washable 100% Merino Wool
Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Men's Essential Merino Crewneck Sweater, Washable 100% Merino Wool
View Product DetailsCustomer Reviews
What customers say:
The LL Bean Merino Crewneck sweater is praised by most customers for its high quality, softness, and warmth. The fit is described as roomy without being baggy, and the availability of tall sizes is appreciated. Many find the sweater versatile, suitable for both casual and dressy wear. However, some customers feel the fabric is too thin and loose, with a flimsy weave that doesn't match previous quality. A few also dislike the shoulder stitching, finding it strange in appearance. Overall, the majority of reviews are very positive, with customers highly recommending the sweater.
AI Generated from customer reviews. Filter:
33 Reviews
Sort:
Verified Purchase
March 8, 2026
Great quality
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'5" and up
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great quality. Soft, fits well. I wil get another one
Atlanta
Was this helpful?
00
February 20, 2026
Disapointed
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
I am dissapointed because the knit is thin and loose and it is not very warm. I have bought cheap rag wool sweaters that are much warmer than this one. I have had it since Christma
Response from L.L.Bean
February 24, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service
We're sorry you're disappointed with this purchase. You have a year to make a return with proof of purchase. A member of our customer service team will reach out to you.
Lyme, NH
Was this helpful?
00
Verified Purchase
January 22, 2026
Always a winner
Weight: 220-230 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Perfect fit, excellent quality. Just what I was looking for at a fair price. LL Bean never disappoints,
Midwest
Was this helpful?
00
January 21, 2026
Essential Merino Crewneck
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'3"
Size Purchased: X-Large
I bought this sweater for my spouse for Christmas. He threw away the packaging - and return slip - and then asked me to cut a loose thread on the back of the sweater! There was a
Wisconsin
Was this helpful?
10
January 8, 2026
Very disappointed
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Nice sweater out the box....
Thereafter losts its shape and pilted...
Not bean quality given its failures...
Expect no more than one or two wearings..
Not worth the $ and i don
New york
Was this helpful?
10
Verified Purchase
January 4, 2026
Best sweater ever
Height: 6'3"
It's really warm, am
n very soft. Love it, as my go to sweater on cool days.
Lubbock Texas
Was this helpful?
10
Verified Purchase
January 2, 2026
Shabby Looking
Used for: Relaxing
Shabby detail stitching makes the sweater look like it's inside out. Misguided design, poor appearance.
Was this helpful?
00
Verified Purchase
December 27, 2025
Absolutely beautiful
Size Purchased: Medium
Very nice and warm. This is exactly what my brother loves.
Was this helpful?
00
Verified Purchase
December 26, 2025
Good Sweater But Weird Shoulder Stitching
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Sweater seems to be of good quality merino wool and the fit is very good but there is strange stitching along the front of the shoulders that looks a bit out of place on a “classic
Boston
Was this helpful?
00
Verified Purchase
December 23, 2025
Thin, loose weave
Thin, flimsy, loose weave; why can't anyone make quality sweaters anymore? My old sweaters are much better, denser weave, and warmer.
Response from L.L.Bean
January 1, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you.
Was this helpful?
10
December 17, 2025
Please Bring These Sweaters Back!!
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
I bought 2 of these in the fall for my husband thinking I’d let him chose his favorite color, but they fit so well I insisted he keep both. He has been wearing both of them the la
Chicago Suburbs
Was this helpful?
00
December 8, 2025
Very nice, smooth
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Large
Nice sweater, the green color is a nice green. The merino is tight and very smooth. Good weight. The seams on the shoulders are an intentional design feature which I suspect also m
PA
Was this helpful?
30
Verified Purchase
November 18, 2025
Crewneck sweater
Love this sweater! It's so warm and soft. Merino at its best!
Was this helpful?
11
Verified Purchase
November 16, 2025
Nice but not fit the price.
Weight: 240-250 lbs
Height: 6'5" and up
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Very thin. Any under shirt will show through and can’t wear it unless it’s with a long sleeve collar
Response from L.L.Bean
November 19, 2025
By Customer Service
Thank you for that feedback. A customer service agent will reach out to you soon.
Kansas City
Was this helpful?
61
Verified Purchase
November 9, 2025
An Old Favorite Brings Disappointment
Weight: 220-230 lbs
Height: 6'4"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I have been buying these sweaters for years for all the men in my life, and my husband has many versions. Unfortunately, these are not the soft, slightly-tailored sweaters of the p
Response from L.L.Bean
November 13, 2025
By L.L. Bean Customer Service
We're sorry the sweater was not as you expected. You can return items to us within one year that you are not happy with. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you soon.
Wisconsin
Was this helpful?
110
Verified Purchase
November 7, 2025
disappointed
Loose and droopy, supposed to be 100% wool, suspect blend with synthetics? shoulder stitch together makes it look inside out not what I wanted or expected
Was this helpful?
80
Verified Purchase
November 3, 2025
Very nice Merino wool sweater!
Weight: 230-240 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Very pleased with this purchase. The cut is roomy without being baggy, which is great for us guys with more athletic type frames. I ordered the XXL and it has good space and stretc
Baltimore, MD
Was this helpful?
20
Verified Purchase
November 3, 2025
Returned
I did not like the shades of the two colors, and I did not like the wide elastic collars. I really wish you would bring back the v-neck lambs wool sweaters.
Was this helpful?
40
Verified Purchase
October 25, 2025
ONE OF BEST SWEATERS I HAVE EVER OWED
Weight: 180-190 lbs
VERY PLEASED I GOT THIS SWEATER I LOVE WEARING IT.
NY
Was this helpful?
21
Verified Purchase
October 24, 2025
Merino sweater
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Loved the color! Warm and very comfortable. Good quality.
Houston, tx
Was this helpful?
20
Viewing 1 - 20 of 33
‹ Back to L.L.Bean Men's Essential Merino Crewneck Sweater, Washable 100% Merino Wool