
Free People
Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater
This is a cropped, boxy-fit mock-neck sweater by Free People at Icône, made from a cotton-acrylic blend knit. It features a stand-up mock collar, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, a rolled hem, and a chunky, textured stitch, with a cropped silhouette that sits above the waist. Designed for casual wear, it offers a relaxed, oversized fit through the torso.
- Material
- Cotton-acrylic blend knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- cropped, boxy, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Cropped boxy-fit sweater in a cotton-acrylic blend, featuring a mock-neck and rolled hem.
Cropped boxy fit, stand-up mock collar, rolled hem
- Material
- Cotton-acrylic blend knit
- Style
- cropped, boxy, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- cotton-acrylic blend knit
- cropped boxy fit
- mock-neck collar
- rolled hem
Product Insights
Free People's Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater ($159, in stock) delivers a soft, non-stiff feel with a boxy cut that provides extra shoulder and arm room, avoiding pulling across the back or constricting upper arms. Its rolled hem prevents digging into hips and keeps the cropped length in place without curling as cotton fibers relax, reflecting the brand's signature voluminous silhouette heritage. However, the sweater is prone to pilling over time without proper care, and sizing down for a more fitted look shortens the already cropped hem. The design aligns with Free People's boho aesthetic, offering an inclusive fit that stays relaxed without cinching at the waist.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Soft and smooth against the skin, not stiff.
- Pilling
- Can be prone to pilling over time; washing inside out in cold water and laying flat to dry helps minimize it.
- Sizing
- Sizing down gives a more fitted look but shortens the cropped hem.
- Shoulder fit
- The boxy cut provides extra room across the shoulders and arms, so it doesn't pull across the back or constrict the upper arms.
- Hem
- Rolled hem prevents digging into hips and keeps cropped length in place.
- Silhouette fit
- The rolled hem keeps the boxy cropped fit relaxed without cinching at the waist.
- Shape retention
- The rolled hem prevents the cropped length from curling as cotton fibers relax.
- Design lineage
- This cropped boxy mock-neck matches Free People's signature voluminous silhouette.
- Shape retention after washing
- With proper care, this cotton-acrylic blend should retain its shape after washing.
Product record
- Title
- Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater
- Brand
- Free People
- Price
- 159 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a relaxed, slightly oversized cropped layer in a chunky, coarse-gauge knit — this cotton-acrylic blend (57% cotton, 43% acrylic) sweater has a boxy torso, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, and a short ribbed mock collar, shown in a medium periwinkle blue (listed as Royal/Sapphire Blue) in sizes X-SMALL through LARGE. The rolled, scalloped hem sits above the waist and is intentionally slightly uneven rather than neatly finished, and the cuffs are simple open edges without separate ribbing, so it suits a casual, raw-edged look rather than a polished finish.[1,2,3,4] | Contrasting Inside-Out Effect Pure Cotton Sweater: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy pullover in pure 100% cotton, described by the retailer as very comfortable, with a wide crew neck, drop shoulders, and small side vents. Its inside-out design shows exposed seams and topstitching with bright blue contrast piping against narrow black and off-white horizontal stripes, finished with wide cream ribbed cuffs and hem on a medium-weight knit. Note that it comes in a single colorway (Patterned White) in sizes X-Small through Large, so it suits shoppers drawn to that striped, raw-edge look specifically.[5,6,7,8,9] | Loose Weave Cable-Knit: Choose this for a relaxed, slightly oversized cardigan with a chunky cable-and-open-weave knit, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, and three brown buttons down the front, available in Ivory/Cream Beige from X-Small to Large. It is made of a 57% cotton, 43% acrylic blend with a ribbed hem, cuffs, and neckline plus rolled edging, and the open stitches give it a breathable, airy look as described from product imagery. Note that the fabric's openness is based on appearance rather than tested performance, so consider that if you expect a dense, warm knit.[10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front three-quarter view of a cropped, boxy, chunky-knit mock-neck sweater worn by a model; visible features include thick stockinette stitch, ribbed mock neck, dropped shoulder seams, long sleeves, and a slightly rolled raw hem.
- SilhouetteCropped, boxy torso with a straight, slightly uneven hem that falls above the waist; torso appears boxy and short relative to sleeve length.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (high) - NecklineShort mock-neck collar with a ribbed texture that fits loosely around the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureThick, chunky knit showing large, even stockinette stitches across body and sleeves; stitch rows are clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.62 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible as a horizontal seam line across the upper arm area rather than at the shoulder tip.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - SleevesLong straight sleeves with the same chunky knit; sleeve cuffs are simple, with a slightly rolled or unfinished look at the edge.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.25 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.65 · y 0.34 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (medium) - Hem detailBottom edge of the sweater appears slightly rolled and irregular rather than a neatly finished band.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible seams and joinsVertical side seam visible along the right side of the torso; stitch join visible at sleeve attachment.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a white background with a distinct shadow; model holds a beige bag partially visible at lower left. Lighting creates high contrast and a hard shadow to the right.
- Model stylingFemale model shown from head to hips wearing the sweater; hair draped over left shoulder and minimal visible jewelry on right hand.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high) - PropBeige soft-structured bag held in the model's left hand and visible at lower left of image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and shadowPlain white background with a strong shadow cast to the right of the model, indicating directional studio lighting from the left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 1.00 (high) - Crop and framingImage cropped above mid-thigh; entire sweater front and sleeves are visible with slight cropping at left sleeve cuff and lower right hem area.
Colors
periwinkle blue· body and sleeves#5C74C3- SilhouetteCropped, boxy torso with a straight, slightly uneven hem that falls above the waist; torso appears boxy and short relative to sleeve length.
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Product
Cropped boxy mock-neck sweater shown on a model: chunky loose knit with a short mock collar, long relaxed sleeves, and a slightly curved cropped hem that sits above the waist.
- SilhouetteCropped boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit across the torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - NecklineShort mock-neck collar that sits close to the base of the model's neck, finished in the same chunky knit.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureThick, chunky ribbed/looped knit texture visible across the body and sleeves with a coarse gauge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - HemlineCropped hem with a subtle curved shape that is slightly higher at center front and lower at the sides.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve length and cuffLong sleeves extend past the wrist area with open simple cuffs; sleeves appear slightly tapered toward the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible seams and constructionNo visible external seams, hems finished in the same knit; knit stitches create a vertical rib effect on the body.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a plain white wall and grey floor; model holds a cream handbag and wears wide navy pants. Strong frontal lighting casts a soft shadow to the left rear.
- Model and poseFull-body model standing facing slightly toward the camera with left arm bent holding a small cream handbag and right arm relaxed by the side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and floorPlain white vertical wall background meeting a grey floor surface at the lower edge of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Lighting and shadowBright, even frontal studio lighting producing a soft shadow on the wall behind the model toward the left.
- Prop handbagCream-colored soft-structured handbag with a short handle is held in the model's left hand and partially overlaps the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Other clothing visibleHigh-waisted wide-leg navy pants are visible from the waist down; shoes are cream flats with a small heel.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
periwinkle blue· body and sleeves#647CCC- SilhouetteCropped boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit across the torso.
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Product
Rear three-quarter view of a cropped, boxy knit sweater in a medium periwinkle blue with a mock neck, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, and a slightly scalloped hem.
- View and fitRear three-quarter view showing a boxy, cropped silhouette with the back hem sitting above the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineShort mock-neck collar finished with the same chunky knit forming a slightly rolled scalloped edge around the neck.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit textureThick, visibly chunky stockinette-like knit with large, even stitches creating a textured surface across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.64 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible where the sleeve meets the body, creating a relaxed armhole line.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong, straight sleeve with consistent chunky knit and a gently tapered wrist area; sleeve extends near the model's hand but cuff is not separately ribbed.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (high) - Hem detailCropped back hem with a subtle rolled or scalloped finish matching the collar edge and a slight uneven dip at the center back seam.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible seamsVertical seam or stitch line visible at center back running down from the neck area into the body knit.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.10 · w 0.04 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with model turned slightly to show the sweater back; white background, visible beige handbag and hoop earring as props, strong directional lighting creating a shadow to the right.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle with head turned left, revealing profile and the sweater back.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Prop - handbagBeige textured leather handbag visible at the lower right, handled and tucked under the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Accessory - earringLarge metal hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white studio background with a distinct soft shadow cast to the model's right indicating directional lighting from the left.
Colors
periwinkle blue· body#647CCBperiwinkle blue· sleeves#5D7BCBperiwinkle blue· neck trim and hem trimlight beige· handbag (prop)#DCCBBC- View and fitRear three-quarter view showing a boxy, cropped silhouette with the back hem sitting above the waistband of the pants.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Free People
Opal Rollneck Knit Sweater
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4692546 | Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater - Royal/sapphire Blue - X-Small | CA$159.00 | Yes |
| 4692547 | Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater - Royal/sapphire Blue - Small | CA$159.00 | Yes |
| 4692548 | Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater - Royal/sapphire Blue - Medium | CA$159.00 | Yes |
| 4692549 | Cropped Boxy-Fit Mock-Neck Sweater - Royal/sapphire Blue - Large | CA$159.00 | Yes |