Knit Pick

Marled Boyfriend Cardigan - ASOS

When I think about cardigan sweaters, Mr. Rogers always comes to mind.  Remember when he would come home and sing his “Won’t you be my neighbor” song, hang up his coat and put on his cardigan?  It reminded me of my father (who’s first name is Roger).  I have old pictures of my father in his classic grey and black cardigan over a white t-shirt, with slim pants and Trilby hat.  He looked like he could have been in The Specials playing sax.  Such a classic look, it’s no wonder I’ve had a love affair with the cardigan for years.     

Striped Rosette Cardigan - Old Navy

So versatile and always on trend, cardigans can be dressed up or down.  I love the variety:  plain classic v-necks (pictured right from ASOS); sequenced three-quarter sleeved numbers for an evening out; printed, argyle or striped with embellishments (pictured left from Old Navy).   They are by far the best substitute for a coat when months are slightly warmer.  When winter rolls around, the thicker cardigans come out, which are like jackets.  And really, you can never have too many.   

This won’t be the last time I blog about the cardigan.  In fact, the last time I checked I think I had 20 (including that cute one from Old Navy)…but who’s counting?