Jacquard Turtleneck Sweater

A relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater in a large-scale folk-art floral jacquard — Karen Kane’s Jacquard Turtleneck Sweater is built around a graphic botanical pattern that references Scandinavian fair isle and Eastern European folk textile traditions, rendered in a strict two-color palette of deep navy ground and cream/ivory pattern across the full front and back of the sweater. The pattern is organized in horizontal bands at different scales that work together as a coordinated repeat rather than a single repeating allover motif. The primary band is the dominant element: large, boldly rendered open-faced blooms — stylized flowers with rounded petals in the character of a poppy, anemone, or folk-art flower — rendered large enough that only two to three are visible across the full sweater width at any given horizontal row, each connected to the next by branching stems and smaller bud formations that fill the negative space between the large blooms in a dense, continuous botanical scene. Below the large-bloom band, a secondary border stripe of smaller, more geometric flower motifs runs as a horizontal repeating line across the sweater body, separating the primary floral field from the ribbed hem band and giving the composition a structured, organized quality. The result is a graphic that reads as a statement design from across a room — the large cream blooms against the deep navy ground at the scale they are rendered make this a sweater where the jacquard is the look, not an accent. The turtleneck above the pattern is a solid navy fold — a standard-height fold-over collar that sits at mid-neck, providing a clean visual break between the patterned body and the neck without competing with the jacquard below it. The pattern wraps the full back of the sweater as well as the front: image three confirms the same large-bloom and geometric border arrangement continues across the entire back panel, including the sleeves. Relaxed fit through the body, set-in sleeves, 24½-inch body length in size M — a low-hip length designed to wear untucked over denim or trousers. Ribbed cuffs and ribbed lower hem. Pull-on, no closure, unlined, no pockets. Multi-fiber blend: 35% recycled polyester, 27% acrylic, 15% nylon, 10% polyester, 8% wool, 5% spandex — the spandex component supports the jacquard pattern’s dimensional integrity through wear, and the 8% wool adds warmth. Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry or dry clean. By Karen Kane. Sizes XS–L. Style #: 3L89563.

Key Details

Fit | Relaxed Fit | Set-In Sleeves | Body Length: 24½" (Size M) — Low Hip | Foldover Turtleneck — Solid Navy, Folds at Mid-Neck | Long Sleeves — Ribbed Cuffs | Ribbed Lower Hem Band | Pull-On — No Closure | Unlined | No Pockets

Fabric & Feel | 35% Recycled Polyester, 27% Acrylic, 15% Nylon, 10% Polyester, 8% Wool, 5% Spandex | Soft Sweater Knit | Spandex for Jacquard Pattern Integrity and Stretch Recovery | 8% Wool for Warmth | Hand Wash Cold, Lay Flat to Dry or Dry Clean

Design Details | Large-Scale Folk-Art Floral Jacquard — Deep Navy Ground, Cream/Ivory Pattern | Two-Color Palette Throughout | Primary Band: Large Open-Faced Blooms (Poppy/Anemone Character) with Branching Stems and Buds | Secondary Band: Geometric Floral Border Stripe at Hem | Full Front and Back Jacquard Coverage Including Sleeves | Solid Navy Turtleneck Fold Above Pattern | Jacquard Knit Technique | By Karen Kane | Style #: 3L89563

Styling Suggestions

• Wear with medium-wash blue straight-leg or wide-leg denim as shown in the campaign — the navy-and-cream jacquard over blue denim is a classic navy-and-denim pairing where the sweater’s deep navy ground reads as a dark anchor against the lighter blue denim and the cream floral pattern provides the contrast and visual interest that replaces any need for jewelry or a layered neckline; the solid navy turtleneck above the jacquard creates a clean transition from the patterned body to the neck, and no necklace is needed or appropriate over a turtleneck at this collar height
• Wear with cream, ivory, or white wide-leg trousers or a midi skirt for a navy-and-cream tonal combination where the bottom half picks up the cream/ivory of the jacquard pattern — the result is a two-color outfit where the sweater’s graphic provides all the pattern and the cream bottom grounds the look in the same palette; the 24½-inch body length sits cleanly at the top of a high-waisted skirt or trouser without requiring a tuck
• Wear under a navy, camel, or ivory blazer or structured coat where the jacquard turtleneck is visible below the blazer’s lapels and collar — the large cream floral blooms show clearly at the open front of a jacket and the solid navy turtleneck creates a clean layer-to-layer transition from sweater to coat; the folk-art floral jacquard reads as an intentional pattern choice rather than a generic print sweater when paired with a solid, tailored outer layer
• Style for winter occasions or holiday gatherings where a turtleneck’s coverage is appropriate and the jacquard’s graphic presence is the dressed element — the navy-and-cream two-color palette is formal enough for occasion dressing while the folk-art floral character keeps the look approachable and warm rather than stiff; pair with dark navy or charcoal tailored trousers and a pointed-toe flat or low heel for a polished but relaxed occasion outfit

Fit & Sizing Notes

• Relaxed fit | Set-in sleeves | Low-hip length — 24½" in size M | Foldover turtleneck | Ribbed cuffs and hem | Pull-on | 35% Recycled Polyester, 27% Acrylic, 15% Nylon, 10% Polyester, 8% Wool, 5% Spandex | Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry or dry clean | Sizes XS, S, M, L | By Karen Kane