Knitted cardigan

A knitted cardigan, no doubt, is just as basic a subject of a female wardrobe as practical jeans or a small black dress in the style of the legendary Coco Chanel. Like these unearthly things, women's knitted cardigans never go out of fashion and with an enviable regularity appear in collections of eminent fashion brands. Its relevance absolutely does not depend on the time of year, because depending on the thread and type of knitting, with equal success it can both protect from the winter cold, and become an excellent addition to the costume on a summer evening. And it is much more pleasant to walk in something original, but not bought in a store and often found on the streets of the city.

Cardigan - the story of a thing

Today, knitted sweaters cardigans are considered one of the foundations of the style of the urban fashionista kazhual. But few people know that he has the most aristocratic past.

The name of this wardrobe item is due to the English count James Cardigan. It was he who introduced knitted sweaters into wool buttons that were well protected against frost. James Cardigan, even in military campaigns, preferred this jacket to the traditional uniform, which was later adopted by many British soldiers. Later, the cardigan became popular with the rest of the men and women around the world. And now when it's damp and chilly in the street, the ladies first of all recall this particular soft thing that can warm and give the image of femininity and beauty.

Knitted fashionable cardigans - varieties

A knitted cardigan can be both formal and very strict, perfectly fitting into the office style, and free, cozy and even baggy. As a rule, the length of a knitted cardigan is classical - a little below the belt - regardless of its style. Nevertheless, some fashion designers today offer shortened or, conversely, elongated, hiding models of the hip.

Knitted cardigans can be conditionally divided into two large groups, namely:

  1. Knitted summer cardigan. As a rule, such a female cardigan is delicate, crocheted from thin threads. It is perfect as a supplement to summer dresses of any length, trousers, jeans, skirts or classic women's shorts . A knitted cardigan for the summer is often short or short, but you can also find very beautiful long versions, for example, original asymmetrical models - long behind and short in front. A distinctive feature of summer cardigans is the color. They usually knit from light or bright threads, or in their combination. Very popular sweaters are white, beige, light gray, pink, green, blue, turquoise, yellow.
  2. Knitted warm cardigans. These women's cardigans, knitted with knitting needles from woolen threads, are irreplaceable helpers in the wardrobe. Not only will they warm up well, they will also add a stylish touch to your image. They are decorated with a variety of large braids, small knobs, decorative buttons, fur. With a successful choice of length and style, the cardigan can help visually "lengthen" the figure, making its possessor visually slimmer. Very popular in the cold season are women's knitted long cardigans. They are a bit like coats, they perfectly warm and perfectly fit into the urban style of clothing. You can combine them with any jeans, trousers or skirts, maxi dresses. Very nice looks nice knitted cardigan in combination with fashionable boots today, stockings, boots. Winter cardigans are usually dark colors - black, brown, olive, blue, burgundy, etc., but there are bright exceptions. Very beautiful looks snow-white or milky wool knitted cardigan, adorned with magnificent fur.