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Womens Soft Cotton Sweaters

Find women's soft cotton sweaters with the soft feel and timeless style you’re looking for. Browse the selection and compare necklines, fit details and fabric composition to choose a sweater that suits your style and preferences.

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Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Turtleneck
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Turtleneck
A slightly fitted, ultrasoft turtleneck sweater in classic black, made from 95% cotton and 5% cashmere.
(3,434)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Softness
Warmth
Color variety
Versatility
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Cardigan
A classic white cardigan in an ultrasoft cotton-cashmere blend with ribbed trim and front patch pockets.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's SuperSoft Waffle Sweater, Polo Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's SuperSoft Waffle Sweater, Polo Stripe
A multi-color striped polo sweater featuring a soft, airy cotton-nylon waffle knit and ribbed trim.
(0)
$99.95 $69.99
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$99.95 $69.99
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Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable V-Neck
L.L.Bean Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable V-Neck
A timeless white V-neck sweater crafted from soft, pill-resistant combed cotton with an allover cable design.
(0)
$79.95 $67.99
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$79.95 $67.99
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Women's Midweight Cotton Slub Rollneck Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Midweight Cotton Slub Rollneck Pullover
A softly textured, 100% cotton pullover with a roll neck, perfect for cool comfort in warmer months.
(5,823)
$59.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Lightweight
Softness
Comfortable
Quality material
$59.95 $44.99
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Women's Quilted Full-Zip Sweatshirt
L.L.Bean Women's Quilted Full-Zip Sweatshirt
A classic navy quilted full-zip sweatshirt with a brushed cotton interior and faux-leather zipper pull.
(5,282)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Perfect fit
Warmth
Soft fabric
Versatility
$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan
A fitted, beige cotton cardigan with authentic cable patterns, perfect for layering over dresses or shirts.
(751)
$140 $140
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What customers like:
Great fit
Beautiful design
High quality
Warm and comfortable
Versatile for layering
$140 $140
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Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Turtleneck Fair Isle
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Turtleneck Fair Isle
A tan Fair Isle turtleneck sweater in ultrasoft cotton-cashmere blend with ribbed trim and easy care.
(709)
$79.95 $38.99
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What customers like:
Beautiful design
Warm and toasty
Classic style
Durable material
Comfortable fit
$79.95 $38.99
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Women's SuperSoft Waffle Sweater, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's SuperSoft Waffle Sweater, Crewneck
A green crewneck sweater in a soft cotton-nylon waffle knit with side zips and ribbed trim.
(0)
$79.95 $63.99
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$79.95 $63.99
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Women's Organic Cotton Slub Pointelle Sweater, Polo
L.L.Bean Women's Organic Cotton Slub Pointelle Sweater, Polo
A lightweight blue polo sweater with pointelle openwork, crafted from 100% organic cotton.
(0)
$89 $43.99
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$89 $43.99
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Women's Quilted Quarter-Zip Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Quilted Quarter-Zip Pullover
A brown quilted quarter-zip pullover made from a supersoft cotton-polyester blend with a cozy brushed interior.
(6,727)
$79.95 $64.99
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What customers like:
True to size with great fit options
High quality and well made
Warmth without bulk
Versatile style for layering or casual wear
Exceptionally comfortable and cozy
$79.95 $64.99
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Women's Waffle-Knit Henley
L.L.Bean Women's Waffle-Knit Henley
A soft blue long-sleeve henley made from stretch cotton with ribbed neckline and cuffs.
(6,269)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Attractive colors and style
Warm and good for layering
High quality and well made
Comfortable and soft
Flattering fit and true to size
$44.95 $44.95
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Women's Cotton Ragg Sweater, Funnelneck Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton Ragg Sweater, Funnelneck Pullover
A lightweight brown funnelneck pullover crafted from midweight cotton yarns for cozy, year-round comfort.
(2,907)
$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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Women's Cotton Ragg Sweater, Funnelneck Pullover Fair Isle
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton Ragg Sweater, Funnelneck Pullover Fair Isle
A lightweight red Fair Isle pullover featuring a cozy funnel neck and soft, midweight cotton yarns.
(2,460)
$89.95 $66.99
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What customers like:
Flattering and true to size fit
Beautiful colors and pattern
Warm yet lightweight
Soft and comfortable feel
Versatile and easy to layer
$89.95 $66.99
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Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Crewneck
A soft pink crewneck sweater in a lightweight cotton-cashmere blend with casual reversed shoulder seams.
(2,202)
$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan Fair Isle
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan Fair Isle
A fitted white cotton cardigan with open-stitch Fair Isle pattern and button-front styling for timeless appeal.
(675)
$149 $109.99
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$149 $109.99
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Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Crewneck Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton/Cashmere Sweater, Crewneck Stripe
A striped crewneck sweater in green, crafted from a soft cotton-cashmere blend with ribbed trim.
(391)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Shawl Cardigan Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Shawl Cardigan Stripe
A timeless brown striped shawl-collar cardigan crafted from 100% organic cotton with ribbed trim.
(0)
$149 $125.99
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$149 $125.99
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Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable Crewneck
A timeless blue cotton crewneck sweater with an allover cable design and a soft, pill-resistant finish.
(0)
$79.95 $59.99
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$79.95 $59.99
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Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Crewneck
A timeless blue crewneck sweater crafted from soft, pill-resistant combed cotton with a smooth jersey stitch.
(0)
$69.95 $49.99
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$69.95 $49.99
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Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, Pattern
L.L.Bean Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, Pattern
A blue crewneck sweater in a soft cotton-cashmere blend with a timeless bird's-eye pattern.
(0)
$89.95 $75.99
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$89.95 $75.99
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Women's Cotton Ragg Sweater, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's Cotton Ragg Sweater, Crewneck
A lightweight green crewneck sweater crafted from midweight cotton yarns with a classic ragg look.
(0)
$69.95 $59.99
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$69.95 $59.99
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Women's Mariner Shaker Sweater, Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Women's Mariner Shaker Sweater, Quarter-Zip
A timeless blue quarter-zip sweater in a soft cotton blend with herringbone and accent stitchwork.
(0)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Sunwashed Sweats, Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Sweats, Quarter-Zip
A soft white cotton-blend quarter-zip sweatshirt with a relaxed fit and brushed interior for comfort.
(0)
$89.95 $54.99
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$89.95 $54.99
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Womens Soft Cotton Sweaters

Women’s soft cotton sweaters bring together a soft feel, familiar shapes and timeless style. Their appeal is easy to picture: a neatly framed neckline, sleeves that sit where you want them and a hem that gives an outfit the proportions you prefer. Small design choices can make a sweater feel distinctly personal without making it complicated. A crewneck creates a simple, rounded line, while a V-neck gives the neckline a more open shape. A button-front design introduces another visual detail, and the size, spacing and finish of the buttons can influence the overall look. For someone who prefers understated clothing, a smooth-looking knit and minimal trim may be the starting point. Someone drawn to texture might pay closer attention to visible stitch patterns, ribbed borders or the contrast between the body and cuffs. These are details worth considering alongside softness, because they help distinguish one sweater’s character from another. Color has a similar role: a shade close to the rest of your wardrobe can create a coordinated look, while a contrasting shade can make the sweater the focus. Neither approach needs elaborate styling. A clean silhouette and a color you enjoy can be enough. The same is true of length. A hem that ends near the waist creates a different proportion from one that falls farther down, even when the neckline and sleeves are similar. Looking at front, side and back photographs helps reveal those differences, including how the hem sits and whether the shape is straight or more defined. The best choice reflects the details you already appreciate in your clothing, not a style you feel obliged to try. Soft cotton is the starting point; the neckline, proportions and finishing touches are what make a sweater feel like a natural part of your wardrobe. Taken together, those choices give a familiar category plenty of individual character, from a spare, straightforward look to a more textured design.

Fit is another important part of choosing a women’s cotton sweater, and a size label tells only part of the story. The measurements and fit description for each design provide a clearer picture of its shape. Shoulder placement, sleeve length, body width and hem length all affect the result, so two sweaters marked with the same size can look different when worn. A shoulder seam positioned near the shoulder creates a different outline from a seam placed farther down the arm. A closer-fitting body emphasizes the sweater’s shape, while more room through the body creates a less defined silhouette. Those distinctions are useful preferences rather than rules about what anyone should wear. Comparing the listed measurements with a sweater whose fit you already like gives the numbers a practical reference. Body length is especially worth checking: photographs show proportions on the person pictured, but the same hem may sit differently on another person. Sleeve length deserves equal attention, including where the cuff ends and how much fabric sits above it. If you prefer a particular neckline, consider its depth and width as well as its name. Two V-necks, for example, can frame the neck quite differently. For button-front styles, the closed shape matters just as much as the open appearance, particularly around the neckline and hem. Product photographs can also help clarify details that are easy to overlook in a quick glance, such as side openings, cuff depth or a difference between front and back lengths. Choosing a size according to the individual size chart, rather than assuming the same size applies to every design, keeps the decision grounded in the actual measurements. A sweater does not need to fit everyone’s idea of a classic silhouette. It needs to match the shape you prefer, with proportions that feel considered from shoulder to hem. That makes fit a personal choice, supported by clear information rather than guesswork.

Material information and care directions complete the picture. A cotton sweater’s fabric description is the place to check its stated cotton content; softness alone does not establish the percentage. For a collection centered on that specific material preference, explore women’s 100 percent cotton sweaters. The individual fabric details remain important when comparing choices, especially if cotton content is part of your decision. Care should be equally specific. Follow the garment’s own label for washing and drying rather than assuming every cotton sweater needs the same treatment. Check the complete directions, including any instructions about water temperature, washing method, drying and reshaping. Those details are more useful than a general promise of easy care, and they help you decide whether the recommended routine fits your household. If the label calls for reshaping, pay attention to the sleeves, body and hem so the sweater is arranged according to its directions. Storage is worth considering, too: a neatly folded sweater makes it easy to see its neckline and color when choosing an outfit. Questions about durability are best approached through the available construction details and care information, not through cotton content alone. Close-up photographs may show the finishing around seams, cuffs and necklines, while the written description can explain details that a photograph cannot. A sweater can also be a thoughtful gift when the choice reflects the recipient’s preferences. A familiar neckline, a preferred length and a color they often choose are stronger starting points than guessing at an entirely different style. Knowing whether they favor a defined or relaxed shape helps narrow the decision, and accurate sizing matters more than choosing something simply because it looks appealing in a photograph. The most personal choice is often the one that shows attention to those ordinary details. For your own wardrobe or someone else’s, a soft cotton sweater is worth considering as a complete design: material content, fit, finishing and care all contribute to an informed choice.
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