The Quiet Crewneck is part of The Quiet collection — garments built on function-first elegance and deliberate simplicity. Each piece in the collection is designed to be unremarkable at first impression and impeccable once worn.

At first glance, it is a familiar staple. Clean lines, a timeless crew neckline, and a balanced silhouette make it easy to wear and effortless to style. But its character reveals itself in the way it sits on the body: relaxed but not oversized, structured yet soft, refined without drawing attention.

Designed with approximately 10–15 cm of positive ease, the fit is comfortable and classic. The body is slightly cropped to pair naturally with high-waisted garments, while the tapered sleeves create a clean and considered outline.

The double-folded collar adds subtle structure and helps the neckline maintain its shape over time. The matte, drapey fabric enhances the understated nature of the design. Every proportion is chosen with care so that nothing feels excessive and nothing feels accidental.

The result is a sweater designed to settle into daily life — dependable, balanced, and quietly precise.

Seven sizes are included, fitting bust circumferences from 75 to 111 cm.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Sizes available: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL
Garment circumference: 87 (92) 98 (104) 110 (116) 122 cm
Total garment length: 48 (50) 50 (52) 53 (56) 58 cm
Yoke length: 21 (21) 23 (24) 24 (26) 26 cm
Total sleeve length: 44 (44) 42 (42) 40 (40) 39 cm

GAUGE
27 sts x 38 rws in 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles

YARN SELECTION
For this garment, I recommend choosing a wool-based yarn that contains a portion of alpaca, cashmere, or other soft animal fibers. These fibers create a softer, more matte fabric with a subtle halo that enhances the understated character of the design.
Pure merino yarns tend to produce a very crisp stitch definition. For this particular sweater, a slightly softer surface texture results in a more cohesive and balanced overall look.

Original Yarn:
Cariaggi Sirius 2/48 (90% virgin wool, 10% cashmere), 4 strands held together

Hand-Knitting Yarn Alternatives:
Drops Nord (45% alpaca, 30% nylon, 25% wool)
Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca)
Sandnes Garn Cashmere (100% cashmere)
Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (100% wool)
Onion Knit Nettle Sock (70% wool, 30% cellulose)
Concept by Katia Silky Lace (80% merino wool, 20% silk)
Zealana Kauri (60% wool, 30% possum, 10% silk)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino (70% cotton, 30% merino wool)
Cardiff Cashmere Classic (100% cashmere)

Cone Yarn Alternatives:
Millefili Clou 2/15 (90% virgin wool, 10% cashmere)
Millefili Concord 2/26 (100% cashmere)
Cariaggi Cashmere 2/28 (100% cashmere)
Zegna Baruffa Cashwool 2/30 (100% virgin wool)
Zegna Baruffa Kent 2/18 (100% virgin wool)
Biagioli Modesto Cash 30 2/26 (70% virgin wool, 30% cashmere)
Loro Piana Top Cashmere 2/48 (100% cashmere)