Cable Knit Crew Neck: Questions Answered — the Cotswold's Fit, Fabric and Measurements
The short answer: The Cotswold is WARDLEY's cable knit crew neck: an all-over cable knit with depth and texture, cut slim so it layers cleanly under a coat, in six colours at £59.00 — texture without bulk, and a crew neck that sits neatly over a shirt collar. It comes in sizes S–XXL, with garment measurements published for every size.
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What is a cable knit jumper?
A cable knit is a knitting technique that creates raised, rope-like twists in the fabric for texture — that is the product's own definition. A crew-neck cable knit like the Cotswold carries that texture all over, with a round neckline that sits neatly over a shirt collar. It is not a plain knit and not a zip-neck; the interest is in the texture itself.
How does the Cotswold fit?
It is a slim fit — the product's own fit description — cut so it layers cleanly under a coat. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit: that is the record's guidance, and a slim knit over a shirt leaves less room than a regular-fit knit does. The ribbed collar, cuffs and hem keep their shape, per the record.
The garment measurements for the Cotswold, as supplied by the maker (please allow a small tolerance for manual measurement), are:
| Size | Length (cm) | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Sleeve (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 60 | 98–101 | 38–41 | 59 |
| M | 62 | 100–103 | 39–42 | 60 |
| L | 63 | 102–105 | 40–43 | 61 |
| XL | 65 | 104–107 | 41–44 | 62 |
| XXL | 68 | 106–109 | 42–45 | 63 |
What size should I buy?
Start with your usual size, then check the chest range for that size in the table above against a jumper that already fits you. The chest figures are published as ranges rather than a single flat width, so compare like with like. If you fall between sizes, or you want a relaxed fit rather than the cut's slim line, size up.
What is it made from?
A polyester, nylon and viscose blend — that is the composition stated in the product's Details, with no percentages published beyond the blend itself, and none are invented here. The knit is described on the record as a soft cable-knit. No care instructions are published for this product, so follow the care label inside the garment.
Which colours does it come in?
Six colours, each in sizes S–XXL: Oat, Black, Charcoal, Navy, Light Grey and Tobacco. Best for smart casual: Navy or Charcoal over a shirt with chinos. Best for a lighter knit: Oat or Light Grey. Best for evenings: Black. Best for weekend colour: Tobacco, with straight-leg jeans and boots — the outfit the product record itself suggests.
Will it go over a shirt?
Yes — the product's own Q&A says so: the crew neck sits neatly over a shirt collar. Wear it over an Oxford shirt with chinos for a sharper cold-weather outfit, or on its own with jeans and trousers. Our cable knit jumper guide covers the crew-neck and half-zip styles side by side.
How is it different from the Dulwich and the Belgrave?
The Cotswold is the cable crew neck of the three. The Dulwich cable knit half-zip (£59.00) carries its cables on a zip-neck with a ribbed stand collar; the Belgrave quarter-zip (£59.00) has no cables at all — plain ribbing on a slim zip-neck. The Cotswold is the one to choose when you want the texture with the simplest neckline.
| Product | Price | Sizes | Cloth | Fit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Cable Knit Jumper | £59.00 | S–XXL | Polyester, nylon and viscose blend, all-over cable knit | Slim | Texture with a crew neck |
| Dulwich Cable Knit Half-Zip | £59.00 | S–XXL | Cotton-rich cable knit (no percentages published) | Slim | Texture with a zip neck |
| Belgrave Quarter-Zip Jumper | £59.00 | S–XXL | Polyester, nylon and viscose blend ribbed knit | Slim | Plain workday zip-neck |
Can I layer it under a coat?
Yes. The record describes the slim cut as layering cleanly under a coat, and the all-over texture adds depth without feeling bulky — so the coat sits over it without a fight at the chest. Browse the wider range in the men's cable knit jumpers collection or all men's knitwear.
How long will it take to arrive, and what if it does not fit?
Every WARDLEY order comes with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch in 1–2 working days, delivery in 6–10 working days from order — so order ahead of the week you need it, not in it. Returns run 30 days on unworn items; return postage is paid by you unless the item is faulty or incorrect. Because the Cotswold is cut slim, the measurements table above is the check to make before ordering, not after.
More in the same spirit: our Dulwich cable knit half-zip questions answered and Belgrave quarter-zip questions answered.
All WARDLEY orders come with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch 1–2 working days, delivery 6–10 working days, with 30-day returns on unworn items.
What about the cable knit you can open?
If you want the cable texture with a neckline that changes, the Dulwich cable knit half-zip (£59.00) is the version with a metal half-zip in a ribbed stand collar. Our open-or-closed guide to the Dulwich covers wearing it both ways.
