Men's jumper and pullover: crew neck

Crew neck jumpers close the front with a round band that sits at the collarbone, so nothing shows above the knit. Texture does the work instead, in cable, fisherman's rib, honeycomb and waffle, and every men's neckline sits together on the parent pullover page one level up.

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The crew neck, and what it is for

A crew neck is a round neckband that sits close to the base of the neck. It covers the collarbone, hides a shirt collar, and wears on its own without anything underneath.

A round neck at the collarbone
Fine pure wool crew pullover

A round neck at the collarbone

A crew neck covers more than a v neck and hides a shirt collar rather than framing it. The round neckband sits at the collarbone and works on its own without anything underneath. Constructions on the page include fine pure wool, cable round neck, fisherman's rib, honeycomb, waffle with set in sleeve, saddle shoulder and self stripe. Suede patches appear on two of the Ansett crewnecks.

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Texture does the work
Pure wool cable round neck

Texture does the work

With no opening at the front, a crew neck shows its knit structure instead. Cable, fisherman's rib, honeycomb and waffle are surface constructions that add texture, weight and warmth. A fisherman's rib is deep and springy, adding thickness. Honeycomb creates a dimensional, open pattern, while waffle is a grid of recessed squares. A saddle shoulder extends a strip of knitting across the top of the shoulder, changing how the sleeve joins the body. Pure wool cable round necks and a honeycomb crew neck pullover are both in the range.

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Common questions

When is a crew neck the right choice?
Worn on its own, or over a tee. It is the harder neckline over a collared shirt, because the round band hides the collar points and can bunch where they sit. A v neck is the better option when the collar needs to show.
What is a fisherman's rib?
A fisherman's rib is a deep, springy rib structure that adds thickness and warmth. The stitch makes the jumper heavier and more substantial than a plain knit, with a pronounced vertical rib.
What is a saddle shoulder?
A saddle shoulder is a sleeve that extends across the top of the shoulder in a strip of knitting. It removes the shoulder seam and gives a smoother line across the top of the arm. The page carries a saddle shoulder crew neck pullover.

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