Pointelle Knit Boat Neck Pullover

Rows of open pointelle stitching run across the body and down the sleeves here, which gives a plain knit some texture without adding any weight to it. The neckline is cut wide and boat-shaped so it sits just off the shoulder, and the seam drops low for a loose, unstructured line through the arm. Nothing about it is heavy: the yarn is fine and the stitch is open, so it folds down small and travels well.

The open stitch breathes, so the jumper stays comfortable indoors on a warm afternoon and still does its job once the temperature falls in the evening. It is semi-sheer by design, which means it looks best over a fitted cami or a simple tee in a contrasting shade, and the long ribbed cuffs stop the sleeves sliding down over your hands. The dropped shoulder keeps the fit reading relaxed even in the smaller sizes.

Wear it loose over jeans or tucked at the front into a slip skirt. This is the piece for the first weeks of autumn, while a jacket over the top is still enough. Alverra offers it in dusty pink, black, khaki and green, in sizes S to 2XL. Wash it cold on a gentle cycle or have it dry cleaned. Our model is 5'9" and wears size S.

• Fit: Loose and relaxed, true to size
• Neckline: Wide boat neck that sits off the shoulder
• Sleeve: Dropped shoulder seam with long ribbed cuffs
• Fabric: Open pointelle stitch, semi-sheer
• Length: Hip-length with a ribbed hem
• Sizes and colours: S to 2XL in dusty pink, black, khaki and green
• Care: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, or dry clean