Icône
Buttoned Back Crocheted Sweater
4.1/5 (16)
CA$59.95CAD
In Stock
This is a long-sleeve, cropped crocheted sweater made from 100% cotton, featuring a boat neckline and a vertical row of buttons down the back for closure. The openwork knit pattern is see-through with ribbed trims at the neck and hem, and the sleeves have a repetitive open-loop design. The sweater is in an olive-green tone, with a slightly cropped length that exposes the midriff.
Color
Mossy Green
Size
X-SMALLMEDIUMX-LARGE
Specifications
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Buttoned Back Crocheted Sweater by Icône is a cropped, openwork cotton sweater whose back buttons enable easy dressing and an open-back look, while requiring layering over a camisole. The 100% cotton yarn provides cool, moisture-wicking breathability, but the crochet stretches with wear and needs wet blocking after washing and flat storage to maintain shape. At a sale price of $59.95, it offers value relative to similar sweaters, fitting Icône's playful, youth-oriented brand identity and suiting social occasions.
Verified claims
- Back buttons
- Leave a few back buttons undone and slip over head for easy on/off.
- Care
- Store flat and use no-rinse wool wash to prevent stretching and preserve button alignment.
- Sizing
- Regular size preserves cropped fit; sizing up adds slight length but stays cropped.
- Back closure
- Back buttons open fully for dressing; leave undone for open-back style.
- Shape retention
- Cotton crochet stretches with wear; wet blocking restores shape after washing.
- Drape
- The openwork crochet creates a fluid drape despite the cropped length.
- Washing
- Hand wash only; lay flat to dry; avoid wringing.
- Storage
- Store folded flat to prevent stretching.
- Blocking
- Wet block after wash; steam block between wears to correct curling.
- Material
- 100% cotton yarn feels cool and wicks moisture.
- Breathability
- Openwork and silhouette design maximize airflow for cooling.
- Layering
- Openwork crochet requires a camisole or bralette underneath.
- Stretch recovery
- Flat storage and periodic wet blocking restore the crochet's intended shape.
- Occasion styling
- Suited for social events thanks to its breathable crochet and distinctive back-button design.
- Value
- At $59.95 sale price, it undercuts similar sweaters by 20–40%.
- Fit and styling
- Cropped by design; back buttons allow open layering over camisole.
- Brand positioning
- Icône is Simons' in-house brand for playful, youthful clothes under $100.
- Design identity
- Cropped-fit, back-button design expresses the brand's playful, youth-oriented identity.
Product record
- Title
- Buttoned Back Crocheted Sweater
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 80 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Beyond washing: blocking, reshaping, and repairs
- Adding a no-rinse wool wash like Eucalan or Soak to the soaking water eliminates the need for repeated rinsing and agitating, which reduces mechanical stress on the cotton fibers and the button-back attachments, so the sweater maintains its structure longer.
- For the button placket and neckline that can curl with wear, laying a damp pressing cloth over the area and steaming until the cloth is dry flattens the edges without a full soak, while a quick all-over steam with a handheld steamer held 1–2 inches away refreshes the drape between washes.
- Soaking the sweater in lukewarm water, squeezing out excess without wringing, then pinning it to the original cropped dimensions and letting it air dry fully re-sets the cotton crochet's stitches, reversing the mild stretch that builds up from wearing and keeping the boat-neck line and hem accurate over time.
The Icône brand: what to expect
- Icône is La Maison Simons' proprietary in-house brand, deliberately positioned as a youthful, playful alternative to luxury fashion — the sweater’s $80 CAD full price and $59.95 sale tag fall into the sub-$100 zone that defines the label’s mission of accessible trend adoption.
- The Icône line is built for a customer who wants to have fun with fashion — the sweater’s combination of a cropped fit, boat neck, and statement back buttons is a direct expression of that ethos, making it a piece designed to be styled for social moments rather than office wear.
How it compares to other button-back crochet sweaters
- The Savannah Morrow sweater, constructed from premium Pima cotton with natural tagua nut buttons, lists at $75 USD (roughly $100 CAD); the Icône version, in standard 100% cotton, starts at $80 CAD full price and drops to $60 on sale — delivering the crochet button aesthetic for about 20% less at full price and 40% less during the markdown.
How the cotton crochet breathes and drapes
- The 100% cotton yarn has a naturally cool, crisp hand and high moisture absorbency — in the openwork structure, this means the sweater wicks perspiration away from the skin and feels cool at first touch, so it stays comfortable from afternoon heat into evening.
- The crochet construction's open lattice naturally allows air to flow through the fabric, so the sweater cools the skin through convection rather than insulating — making it a true summer-weight piece for days when a solid knit would feel stifling.
- Although 100% cotton yarn can feel heavy in dense knits, the crochet's openwork reduces the fiber density per area, giving this cropped sweater a fluid, non-bulky drape that keeps the silhouette soft rather than stiff or boxy.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve crochet sweater in an olive-green tone. The sweater is openwork with varied crochet motifs, a boat neckline, ribbed trim at neck and hem, and a slightly cropped length exposing the midriff.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, slightly cropped pullover silhouette with a straight boat neckline and full-length sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Material and textureThick yarn crochet openwork showing multiple stitch patterns including diamond motifs, raised cable-like stitches, and lattice-style holes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - Neckline trimNarrow ribbed trim finishing the boat neckline, lying flat against the collarbone area.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem detailRibbed hem that sits above the waist with a slight scallop created by the crochet pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.47 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve patternSleeves show a repetitive open-loop crochet pattern different from the central chest motif, running full length to a ribbed cuff.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Body panel motifCentral chest panel with denser, more intricate crochet forming symmetrical geometric and curvilinear shapes distinct from the open lattice areas.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high) - Exposure and layeringSweater is see-through due to open crochet; skin is visible through many holes across chest and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Styled product shot on a model against a plain light background with directional lighting from the right creating a soft shadow to the left; image cropped near mid-thigh showing part of light-colored pants and a bracelet.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh, standing slightly angled with left shoulder nearer the camera and left arm relaxed downward.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (medium) - Background and shadowPlain off-white background with a distinct soft-edged shadow cast to the left of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.80 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting from the right-front producing soft highlights on the model's face and sweater texture, minimal specular glare.
- Visible styling elementsLight-colored elastic-waist pants visible below the sweater and a gold-tone chain bracelet on the left wrist.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Image cropImage is cropped at model mid-thigh with top of head near the upper edge and hands partially in frame.
Colors
olive green· sweater#9A9375- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, slightly cropped pullover silhouette with a straight boat neckline and full-length sleeves.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the sweater's back and shoulder showing crocheted openwork patterns and a vertical row of round buttons along the center-back seam.
- Overall constructionBack and shoulder panel of a crocheted sweater composed of multiple distinct openwork stitch patterns joined together along visible raised seams.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.65 · h 0.65 (high) - Openwork sleeve patternSleeve shows repeated scalloped, ladder-like openwork rows formed by thick twisted yarn creating arching loops with diamond-shaped openings beneath each arch.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.55 (high) - Central back stitch panelsCenter-back contains narrower vertical lattice panels and chevron-like textured panels alternating with open ladder stitches, producing a layered, hand-crocheted look.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.25 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high) - Raised seams/rope trimsRaised rope-like trim delineates and frames each stitch panel, appearing thicker than the lattice stitches and forming clear borders between patterns.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high) - Button rowVertical row of round, smooth buttons placed along the right-back seam; buttons are light-colored and contrast subtly with the yarn.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high) - Yarn thickness and finishYarn appears thick and corded with a matte, slightly textured finish consistent with cotton or cotton-blend rope yarn.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.65 · h 0.65 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from the shoulders up turned over shoulder; plain light background with soft shadow and even studio lighting.
- Model pose and cropModel is shown from the upper torso with head turned over the left shoulder so the back of the sweater is emphasized; face occupies the upper-left quadrant.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white background with a soft shadow to the left of the model indicating directional studio lighting from the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Jewelry visibleSmall hoop earring visible on the model's right ear, partially obscured by hair.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Hair detailModel has long, textured braids that drape over the shoulder and partially cover the sweater's sleeve on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.70 (high)
Colors
light sage green· yarn#C6C1A3off-white· buttons#D3CAAD- Overall constructionBack and shoulder panel of a crocheted sweater composed of multiple distinct openwork stitch patterns joined together along visible raised seams.
- 03
Product
Rear view of an openwork crocheted long-sleeve sweater in an olive-green yarn with a vertical row of round light buttons down the center back and a scooped neckline.
- Back panel constructionCenter-back panel shows dense crocheted motifs forming leaf-like and chevron shapes with openwork channels between motifs; vertical symmetry down the middle where buttons attach.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Button closureSingle vertical row of round light-colored buttons fastened along the center back from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.64 (high) - Button appearanceButtons appear smooth and circular, visually lighter than the yarn, likely plastic or shell-colored.
5 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.28 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.38 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.48 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.58 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Sleeve openworkLong sleeves made from repeating open crochet stitch rows creating ladder-like gaps with the same olive-green yarn.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.60 (high) - Neckline shapeWide scooped neckline visible at upper back with a simple crochet edge finish.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem detailLower edge of sweater finished with a tighter crochet rib or band sitting at the waistline.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (medium) - Material appearanceYarn has a matte, slightly textured surface typical of crocheted fiber; overall open, airy construction with many visible gaps.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Model wearing the sweater photographed from a rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background with a visible cast shadow. Image shows part of the model's pants and left arm; lighting is directional from left creating soft shadow on background.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a model showing sweater back and left sleeve; crop includes model from head to hips.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light neutral background with a distinct soft-edged shadow of the model cast to the left side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.35 (high) - Model and stylingFemale model with braided hair and gold hoop earrings wearing light-colored pants; left hand partially in pocket visible at lower right.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 0.95 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting from left-front producing soft highlights on model skin and yarn texture and a soft shadow on the background.
Colors
muted olive green· main yarn#ABA384off-white· buttons#D4CDB2- Back panel constructionCenter-back panel shows dense crocheted motifs forming leaf-like and chevron shapes with openwork channels between motifs; vertical symmetry down the middle where buttons attach.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
16 total4.1
16 reviews · out of 5
Beau look, mais. . . . .
★★★★★Guylaine G.
Beau look, mais j'ai retourné ! Je n'ai pas aimé le tissus. J'étais bien désolée car la coupe est magnifique !
Evaluation
★★★★★Colette N.
Très bien
chandail crochet
★★★★★Malgorzata G.
très bel article
Évaluation
★★★★★Lise B.
Super
Très flatteur !
★★★★★Jocelyne F.
Très flatteur !
Parfait
★★★★★josee d.
Parfait
pull crochet
★★★★★Marie-Josée P.
très beau
Such a ‘pick me up’ for my wardrobe of staples
★★★★★Angela G.
Layering this under or over adds such an element of handsome ‘hand-work’. I wear it ‘back to front’ as well. It’s the first piece I choose, now, in building an outfit. An instant favourite.
★★★★★Élisabeth B.
J'aime beaucoup
Haut féminin et originale
★★★★★Lise L.
Haut féminin et originale
Super
★★★★★Andree R.
Super Beau look Oui
belle couleur
★★★★★karine g.
superbe . grandeur parfaite. belle qualité de fabrication.
Tricot dentelle
★★★★★manon L.
beau mais manches trop petites
Scratchy!! Delicate. Hard to maneuver in/out
★★★★★Renee B.
Beautiful look but strange feel. No stretch so the delicacy of the item makes it super difficult to get on or off without damage. Returning.
Je suis déçue de mon
★★★★★Gemma B.
Je suis déçue de mon achat en ligne…. trop court et il faut absolument mettre une camisole….
Cute but itchy!
★★★★★Katrina G.
The fabric was way too scratchy, I could hardly keep it on for 5 minutes when trying on
Q&A
5 answered- How long is the sweater from shoulder to hem? Is it true to size or should I size up for a less cropped look?
- We don't have the exact shoulder-to-hem measurement, but the sweater is designed as a cropped style. Sizing up might add a bit of length, but it will remain relatively cropped. We recommend checking our size chart or contacting us for more specific fit guidance.
- Can this sweater be machine washed, or does the crochet require hand washing?
- We recommend hand washing this sweater to preserve the crochet knit. Machine washing could cause stretching or damage. Lay flat to dry and avoid wringing.
- Is the sweater lined or see-through? Will I need to wear a camisole underneath?
- The sweater is not lined and the crochet knit has natural openings, so it may be somewhat see-through. We recommend wearing a camisole or bralette underneath for modesty.
- Are the buttons down the back functional or decorative? How easy is it to button/unbutton the back by yourself?
- The buttons down the back are functional – they allow you to open the sweater for easy on and off. Buttoning them by yourself can be a bit tricky but is doable with practice; you might find it easier to leave a few buttons undone and slip it over your head.
- Does the cotton crochet stretch out over time? Should I expect it to keep its shape after multiple wears?
- Cotton crochet can stretch slightly with wear, especially if hung. To help it keep its shape, we recommend folding and storing flat, and avoiding hanging for long periods. Following care instructions will minimize stretching.