
Contemporaine
Boat-Neck Crochet-Effect Sweater Exclusive Collection From Italy
This women's boat-neck sweater is a lightweight, stretchy faux-crochet knit made from 100% acrylic. It features an ultra-loose fit, elbow-length sleeves, and a boat neckline. Imported from Italy.
- Material
- 100% acrylic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Lightweight faux-crochet sweater with boat neck and ultra loose fit, imported from Italy.
Stretch knit, lightweight, faux-crochet texture, elbow-length sleeves.
- Material
- 100% acrylic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- stretch knit
- lightweight faux-crochet knit
- 100% acrylic
- ultra loose fit
- boat neck
- elbow-length sleeves
- imported from Italy
- exclusive collection from Italy
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Boat-Neck Crochet-Effect Sweater, an exclusive Italian import, offers a unique one-size faux-crochet openwork design with dimensional shadowing and a comfortable boat neck. Its machine-knit acrylic dries quickly after dampness and retains shape, but the fabric may feel hot and itchy on bare skin, requiring a cotton layer; pilling is minimized by the loose fit and pattern, though cool washing and flat drying extend wear. Opacity varies by colorway, and the sweater is breathable and snag-resistant, with elbo-length sleeves that prevent overwhelming petite frames.
Verified claims
- Construction
- Machine-knit openwork creates uniform, snag-resistant pattern with dimensional shadowing.
- Care
- Quick-drying acrylic knit may develop pills; cool wash and flat drying slow wear.
- Opacity
- Opacity differs by colorway: white is semi-sheer, black is more opaque.
- Provenance
- Exclusive Italian import program: one-size, two colors, affordable.
- Faux-crochet knit
- Stretch faux-crochet knit with boat neck: comfortable, one-size fit.
- Fit
- Boat neck, stretch, and cropped sleeves fit varied frames.
- Comfort
- Hypoallergenic acrylic may feel prickly; layering prevents itch.
- Elbow-length sleeve
- Elbow-length sleeves keep the oversized silhouette from overwhelming a petite frame and can be pushed up without bulk.
- Breathability
- Breathable open knit with loose fit dries fast (45 min) after drizzle.
- Heat and itch
- Acrylic fabric feels hot and itchy on bare skin; layer with cotton camisole.
- Drape
- Faux-crochet openwork stays dimensional and airy, catching light during movement.
- Pilling
- Pilling is minimized by the ultra-loose fit and camouflaged by the open-knit pattern.
- Shape retention
- The sweater does not shrink in cold water and keeps its shape when dried flat.
- Color fastness
- The white sweater retains its vibrancy after repeated washing.
- Static
- Static attracts lint; water mist or dryer sheet wipe removes it.
- Color retention
- Acrylic knit retains color when washed in cool water and laid flat; pilling can dull it over time.
- Quick-dry
- Acrylic knit recovers 90% of its warmth in 45 minutes after a drizzle.
- Hypoallergenic
- 100% acrylic is naturally hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin
- Itch management
- Potential itch from low breathability is resolved by layering a cotton camisole underneath
Product record
- Title
- Boat-Neck Crochet-Effect Sweater Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Loose open crochet boat-neck sweater in white worn over a fitted white tank; visible wide open-knit pattern, boat neckline, and dropped dolman sleeves with a scalloped lower edge.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy crochet overlay with a wide boat neckline that sits near the collarbones and extends to the shoulders, forming a horizontal top edge across the chest.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.34 (high) - Knit patternOpen, large-loop crochet with alternating horizontal rib-like bands and vertical open stitches creating a semi-sheer lattice; the stitch size is large enough to reveal the garment beneath.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high) - Sleeve constructionDropped dolman-style sleeves formed by the continuous loose overlay, with the sleeve opening wide and the hem ending near the model's wrists and forearms.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (medium) - Lower edge detailScalloped crochet hem with small looped trim along the bottom of the overlay that sits at about waist level on the model.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - LayeringFitted sleeveless white tank worn underneath the crochet overlay, visible through the open knit and providing full coverage of the torso.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio full-body shot of a model wearing the garment against a plain light gray/white background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows on the floor; model stands slightly angled with one leg crossed in front.
- Shot compositionFull-body vertical studio photograph showing the model from head to feet, centered in frame with empty negative space around.
- Background and lightingUniform pale light gray or off-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows; subtle shadow visible on the floor near the model's feet.
- Model poseModel faces forward with a slight three-quarter angle, left hand relaxed at side, right hand partially in skirt pocket area, and legs crossed at the calves.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high) - Other visible garmentsDenim wrap-style midi skirt and red ballet flats are visible but are not described as part of the primary product in this image analysis.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high)
Colors
white· crochet overlay#F1F1F3white· undergarment tank- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy crochet overlay with a wide boat neckline that sits near the collarbones and extends to the shoulders, forming a horizontal top edge across the chest.
- 02

Product
White openwork crochet sweater with wide boat-style neckline, loose boxy body, scalloped lower edge and three-quarter length crochet sleeves; inner white tank is visible beneath the open knit.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy sweater with a wide boat-style neckline sitting near the collarbones and a slightly cropped length ending at the hip area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.57 (high) - Crochet openwork patternLarge open-knit crochet pattern composed of alternating oval and diamond-shaped holes across sleeves and body, producing a net-like, see-through effect.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.47 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.46 (high) - Sleeve styleWide three-quarter length sleeves with the same open crochet pattern and a loose drape that stops above the wrist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Hem detailScalloped lower hem formed by denser crochet rows creating a decorative, wavy edge.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.63 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Neckline and shoulderWide boat neckline with exposed shoulder on the right side where the crochet falls slightly off the shoulder; narrow inner white garment strap is visible at the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high) - Yarn textureSoft-looking yarn with medium thickness; stitch definition visible where loops and braided rows form horizontal bands across the body.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (medium) - Inner layer visibleFitted white tank or lining visible through the openwork across the chest and shoulders providing coverage beneath the crochet.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a female model wearing the sweater against a plain light neutral background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and the image cropped near mid-thigh.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs to above the head, facing camera with a slight upward chin tilt and arms crossed in front, left hand touching right forearm.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundUniform, pale neutral background without visible texture or props.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and natural skin tones.
- Image cropImage is cropped so the product and model are centered; lower edge crops just below the hip and upper edge includes the top of the model's head.
Colors
bright white· crochet sweater- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy sweater with a wide boat-style neckline sitting near the collarbones and a slightly cropped length ending at the hip area.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a loose, open crochet-knit white sweater with wide horizontal openwork rows, scalloped lower edge, and circular motif at the shoulder; shown over a fitted white underlayer.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy cropped sweater that falls to about the waist with a relaxed, draped fit across the back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - Knit constructionOpen crochet-effect knit composed of repeated horizontal ladder-like rows of elongated stitches creating a sheer, airy mesh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Shoulder detailCircular lace-like motif at the shoulder with larger open loops compared with the body rows.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Hem and sleeve finishLower edge and sleeve edges finished with a slightly denser crocheted scalloped trim compared with the open midsection.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - LayeringA fitted white sleeveless underlayer is visible through the open knit beneath the sweater.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Back center detailHorizontal knit rows run continuously across the back with evenly spaced open loops; no visible seams or closures on the back panel.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter shot with a model wearing the sweater; neutral light grey background and soft, diffuse lighting; denim skirt visible at lower frame; model's hair covers part of the garment.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a model standing, framed from upper thighs to head; sweater centered in frame.
- Background and lightingEven, pale neutral backdrop with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Styling propDark blue denim skirt visible at the bottom of the image beneath the sweater.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Model hair occlusionLong blonde hair drapes over the right shoulder and partially obscures the sweater's right back panel.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high)
Colors
bright white· sweater yarn#F2F1F3- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy cropped sweater that falls to about the waist with a relaxed, draped fit across the back.