Twik
Arrow-Stripe Crochet Sweater
3/5 (1)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This is a women's crochet sweater with a long-sleeve, fitted silhouette, flared bell sleeves, and a deep open back closed with two beaded tie straps. The knit features a semi-sheer arrow-stripe pattern in multicolor yarn (beige, red, blue, brown, and mustard), with a boat neckline and a straight hem at the hip. It is intended for use as a fashion top in casual settings.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
A crochet-style sweater with flared sleeves and an open back, featuring an arrow stripe pattern.
Flared sleeves, crochet-style knit, open back
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- flared sleeves
- crochet-style knit
- open back
- arrow stripe pattern
Product Insights
The Twik Arrow-Stripe Crochet Sweater ($59 CAD, out of stock) is a fitted, semi-sheer top with flared bell sleeves and an open back that conceals standard bras; order your usual US size. It has no stretch, requiring a tone-on-tone camisole underlayer that remains visible through the crochet. Pair with high-waisted light-wash mom jeans or use as a topper over the matching dress from this exclusive Canada-only collection. The 100% polyester crochet resists fading and shrinkage but demands delicate washing in a mesh bag and flat drying to maintain shape, and the fabric's water repellency necessitates the open weave for breathability. The vibrant arrow-stripe pattern stays true, and the bell sleeves allow full arm movement, but the sweater requires intentional layering and careful upkeep.
Verified claims
- Size selection
- Order your usual US size; the picture shows size small.
- Fit profile
- Fitted torso, flared sleeves, and semi-sheer crochet; no stretch; layer under and pair high-waisted.
- Open back
- Standard bras are not visible; use backless bra alternatives like adhesive cups, converter, tape, or a bralette.
- Care
- Delicate wash in mesh bag and flat dry to preserve the crochet shape and sleeve fit.
- Underlayer
- A tone-on-tone camisole hides under the crochet front; any underlayer will be visible through the sheer weave.
- Durability
- 100% polyester crochet resists fading and shrinkage.
- Colorfastness
- 100% polyester yarn resists fading, keeping the arrow-stripe pattern vibrant through repeated washing.
- Breathability
- Polyester repels water (0.4% regain), so open weave is needed for heat release.
- Appearance
- Colors stay vibrant; fabric won't shrink or fade.
- Fit and coverage
- No mechanical stretch; semi-sheer crochet requires an underlayer.
- High-waisted bottoms
- Pair with high-waisted light-wash mom jeans to balance the bell sleeves and open back.
- Coordinated set
- Wear as a topper over the matching Arrow-Stripe crochet dress from Twik.
- Sleeve movement
- The wide bell sleeves allow full arm movement thanks to cut, not fabric stretch.
- Layering
- Wear a same-color camisole under the sheer crochet for coverage and a polished look.
- Exclusivity
- Part of Twik's exclusive Arrow-Stripe collection, available only in Canada.
Product record
- Title
- Arrow-Stripe Crochet Sweater
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Deep Research
How this sweater fits and sizing advice
- The size of the item pictured is small, so the online images are a reliable guide for that size — if you typically wear a small and want the look as shown, order your usual size for that same relaxed silhouette.
- The 100% polyester crochet stitch has virtually no mechanical stretch, so the sweater's ease of movement depends entirely on its relaxed cut — the open back and flared sleeves are what provide freedom, not fabric give.
Care and maintenance for polyester crochet
- Polyester's excellent colorfastness means the arrow-stripe design won't bleed or dull after repeated washes — the graphic contrast stays as vibrant as new, a benefit that natural fibers like cotton or wool cannot match without special dye treatments.
- Polyester's dimensional stability means this sweater will not shrink, felt, or distort through machine washing, unlike cotton knits that can lose up to 7% of their size after a single hot cycle — so the relaxed fit and flared sleeves stay true to their original dimensions.
- Using a delicate machine cycle combined with a mesh laundry bag shields the open back and flared sleeves from tangling with other items or catching on zippers during agitation — a step that preserves the airy crochet structure without resorting to hand washing.
- High heat from an iron or dryer will melt polyester fibers, permanently warping the arrow-stripe pattern and collapsing the crochet texture — air drying and forgoing any ironing is the only way to guarantee the sweater retains its as-purchased look after cleaning.
- Wet polyester has low elasticity and will stretch under gravity, so laying the sweater flat on a towel to air dry ensures the flared sleeves and hem don't permanently droop into an elongated, misshapen form that would ruin the intended relaxed drape.
- Standard spun polyester yarn tends to develop fiber pills from friction, so turning the sweater inside out before washing dramatically cuts surface abrasion against the machine drum and other garments, keeping the arrow-stripe pattern crisp and free from a fuzzy, worn halo.
Styling the flared sleeves for different looks
- The matching Arrow-Stripe crochet dress from Twik's same collection features identical flared sleeves and open-back detailing, allowing the sweater to be worn as a topper over the dress or styled as a separate with white or neutral bottoms for a cohesive, pulled-together look.
- CyCrochet's styling guide for crochet bell-sleeve tops recommends high-waisted, light-wash mom jeans to balance the sleeve volume and define the waist, a proportion formula that applies directly to this sweater's flared cut and prevents the silhouette from swamping the frame.
Styling the open back and what to wear underneath
- A silicone adhesive bra with a front clasp creates a completely backless solution that vanishes under the sweater’s open back while providing shape and light lift — the most commonly recommended undergarment for deep-back garments.
- A low-back converter clips onto an existing bra to drop the back band several inches lower, letting the wearer keep their most supportive bra while clearing the sweater’s back cutout — making it the smart choice for larger busts that need more lift than adhesive bras can offer.
- Choosing a camisole or tank in the same color family as the sweater for the open crochet front makes the underlayer recede visually, turning a necessary layer into a seamless part of the outfit that keeps the focus on the back.
- Skin-safe body tape applied vertically or as a sling can sculpt and lift without any fabric across the back, delivering a completely bare silhouette that works with even the lowest-cut back design.
- Wearing a strappy or lace bralette underneath transforms the open back into a deliberate design detail, with visible straps adding a layered, fashion-forward edge that echoes the sweater’s crochet texture.
- Pairing this open-back sweater with high-waisted jeans or a structured skirt creates a visually balanced silhouette, keeping the front covered and the back exposure looking deliberate rather than accidental — consistently recommended across backless-styling guides.
What to expect from 100% polyester crochet knit
- Polyester fibers are inherently 2–3 times stronger than cotton of the same weight, so this crochet-style sweater resists tearing and holds its structural integrity through repeated wear and machine washing far more effectively than a natural-fiber crochet garment would.
- Because polyester yarn does not shrink or stretch when wet, the flared sleeves and open-back design will keep their crisp silhouette through countless washes, avoiding the sagging that plagues cotton crochet pieces.
- Polyester's thermal conductivity (0.14-0.20 W/m·K) is higher than cotton's (~0.04), meaning the fiber transfers heat more readily, but in a crochet knit the insulation is dominated by trapped air; still, polyester's inability to absorb moisture can make the sweater feel warmer on skin — something the open back and open stitchwork help counteract.
- Unlike cotton crochet which can shrink 5–10% on first wash and fade over time, this polyester sweater is dimensionally stable, machine washable, and colorfast — a practical zero-maintenance option that retains its intended size and stripe vibrancy indefinitely.
- Polyester's abrasion resistance reaches 30,000+ Martindale cycles (ISO 12947) versus 10,000–20,000 for comparable cotton, giving this sweater long-term durability, but polyester yarn's tendency to pill under friction is a known trade-off, particularly in high-rub zones like the underarms.
- With a moisture regain of only 0.4% versus cotton's 7-8.5%, the polyester yarn actively repels water rather than absorbing it, so this sweater dries within 30–60 minutes instead of hours and resists mildew — though the trade-off is that it won't pull sweat off the skin, making the open crochet weave the primary cooling mechanism.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Crochet long-sleeve sweater with openwork arrow-stripe stitch, boat neckline, fitted body and flared/bell sleeves; multicolor yarn in repeating vertical chevron-like stripes.
- SilhouetteFitted torso with long sleeves that widen toward the wrist creating a subtle bell shape; neckline is a wide boat/crew style that sits near the collarbone.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Construction and textureOpen crochet knit with repeating scalloped/arrow-shaped stitch rows producing semi-sheer holes across the garment; knit appears uniform throughout body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - PatternVertical repeating arrow-stripe or scallop motif formed by alternating colored yarn rows creating a striped chevron-like visual down the garment.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Color placementAlternating vertical bands of at least four distinct yarn colors run continuously from shoulder through sleeve ends and body hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Hem and edge finishLower hem and sleeve cuffs follow the crochet stitch edge without an added rib or separate hem band; edges are the same openwork stitch.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - TransparencyKnit is semi-sheer so the skin color behind the fabric is partially visible through the open stitch.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Lifestyle beach scene photo showing a seated model on sand by the water; natural daylight with soft shadows, cropped handbag and visible denim shorts as styling, image is vertically oriented.
- SettingOutdoor beach shoreline with visible water and sand; model seated on sand near the waterline.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling propsPartial woven bag visible at lower left corner and denim shorts visible beneath the sweater; belt with circular metal details visible at waist.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Model pose and cropThree-quarter seated pose showing upper legs, torso and head; image cropped near mid-thigh and above head with slight leftward gaze.
- Lighting and reflectionsNatural sunlight producing soft highlights on hair and subtle specular highlights on water surface; minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
warm beige· beige yarn#B57B5Amuted red· red yarnpale blue· light blue yarn#A3B3C5medium brown· brown yarn- SilhouetteFitted torso with long sleeves that widen toward the wrist creating a subtle bell shape; neckline is a wide boat/crew style that sits near the collarbone.
- 02
Product
Back-facing closeup of a long-sleeve crochet sweater with a deep open back held by two thin knotted cords with beads; multicolored repeating wave/arrow crochet pattern across body and sleeves.
- Open backLarge rounded rectangular open-back cutout exposing the model's upper and mid back, edged by the crochet fabric
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - Back ties with beadsTwo horizontal thin braided cords crossing the open back, each cord knotted at intervals and threaded with small round beads; cords are light blue and beads appear wooden and metallic
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Crochet stitch patternRegular repeating scalloped wave or arrow-like crochet rows forming a scale pattern across the sleeve and body; stitches create small openwork gaps
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.96 · h 0.76 (medium) - Long sleevesFull-length sleeves visible on both arms extending to the hip area; sleeve follows same crochet pattern as body
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.76 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.76 (high) - Lower hem visibleBottom edge of sweater visible above the waist, following the same crochet pattern and ending near the belt line
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high) - Textured yarn finishMatte yarn with slight sheen in places and clearly visible individual crochet loops and open spaces, indicating a medium-weight yarn
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.96 · h 0.76 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot closeup showing model from the back and partial profile; neutral light gray background, soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows, and a decorative wide studded belt as a styling prop.
- Shot compositionTight vertical crop showing the model from the mid-thigh to the head in a three-quarter back pose, centered on the sweater back detail
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray seamless background with soft studio lighting and minimal directional shadows
- Styling prop beltWide dark brown belt with overlapping circular leather panels, each panel decorated with a ring of evenly spaced metal eyelets and central metal studs, worn at the waist over jeans
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Model hair and skinLong dark wavy hair falling over the right shoulder and the model's bare back and shoulder area visible
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
dark red· dark red rows#744222light blue· light blue rows and cordsbeige· beige/tan rows#DB9563mustard yellow· mustard yellow rows#BC7A4Dmedium brown· brown rows and wooden beads#824C26- Open backLarge rounded rectangular open-back cutout exposing the model's upper and mid back, edged by the crochet fabric
- 03
Product
Backless crochet sweater with long bell sleeves and two beaded horizontal tie straps across the open back; multicolor arrow-stripe crochet pattern throughout the visible sweater body and sleeves.
- Back openingLarge scooped open back exposing the model's upper and mid back, spanning from the shoulder blades down to the lower rib area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.14 · w 0.37 · h 0.42 (high) - Beaded tie strapsTwo thin horizontal tie straps crossing the open back; each strap is composed of small round beads and knots, connecting the sweater edges at the sides.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.29 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.36 · w 0.27 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong sleeves that widen toward the wrist creating a subtle bell or flared silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.27 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.27 · h 0.63 (high) - Crochet textureVisible open crochet stitch pattern forming a repeating chevron or arrow-stripe motif with clear stitch holes and raised loops.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - HemlineSweater hem sits at the top of the hips with a straight lower edge that follows the waistline.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.52 · w 0.42 · h 0.14 (high) - Side seam connectionSides of the sweater visibly join to the beaded straps at the open-back edges, with the crochet continuing up to the shoulder line.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.67 · y 0.18 · w 0.09 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the sweater shown from a rear three-quarter angle against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from rear three-quarter angle turning slightly to her left, head turned to show profile; hands relaxed by her sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundSmooth light gray studio backdrop with even tone and no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing gentle shadows under the model and subtle shading on contours of the back; no harsh highlights.
- Other clothing visibleLight blue denim shorts visible on the model below the sweater hem; not part of the sweater product.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.61 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
multicolor stripe (red, beige, turquoise, mustard, brown)· main crochet body and sleeves#B3734Cturquoise and brown beads· beads on tie straps#B3734B- Back openingLarge scooped open back exposing the model's upper and mid back, spanning from the shoulder blades down to the lower rib area.
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Customer Reviews
1 total3
1 reviews · out of 5
Fits weird
★★★★★Myriam I.
Euther it doesnt go over over my shoulders or it doesn’t drape down my back completely
Q&A
1 answered- Is the sweater see-through or lined? Can it be worn without a camisole underneath?
- The sweater is made of crochet-style knit (100% polyester), which typically has an open weave and may be see-through. There is no lining mentioned, so wearing a camisole underneath is recommended for coverage.