Women’s Cashmere Crewneck Sweaters

The crewneck is the least demanding sweater there is. No collar to arrange, no neckline to think about — it sits where it sits and gets out of the way. Which is exactly why it's usually the one wearing out first, and why it's worth getting right.

In cashmere, the difference shows up at the neck. A crewneck lives or dies on its ribbing: dense enough to spring back after months of being pulled over your head, set on a band that holds its circle instead of stretching into a slack oval. The same goes for the cuffs and hem. Look at those three points on any crewneck you own and you'll know how it was made.

There's more than one shape here. The everyday weight is the one most people wear year-round — fine enough to layer, warm enough alone. Fisherman brings cable and texture across the body, heavier and more structured. Contrast styles put a second color at the pocket or the panel. And short sleeve gives you cashmere for over-air-conditioned offices and cool summer evenings.

Looking for a different neckline? The crewneck sweaters page has cotton alongside cashmere, or browse everything in the fiber at 100% cashmere. For a collar with some height, try the turtlenecks or cashmere mock necks.

Cashmere holds its shape best when it's dry cleaned. If you've hand-washed knitwear before and prefer to, use cool water and a gentle detergent, press the water out rather than wringing, and dry flat away from heat. Fold rather than hang — a hanger will pull the shoulders out of a crewneck faster than anything else.