Garments that are crocheted have been popular for years because of how warm and comfortable they are, and crochet cardigans are no exception. Because of all the many crochet patterns that can be used, there is practically no limit to the designs that crochet cardigans can come in both for men and women. They add a perfect highlight and special touch to any outfit.
What Are Crochet Cardigans?
Almost everyone has heard Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade”. Did you know that the real events in this poem inspired and actually influenced the crochet cardigans that we have today? The British soldiers during the Crimean War had knitted waist coats as part of their uniform; these served to keep them warm and dry during inclement weather. The British Army Major General who led the Charge of the Light Brigade was James Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan. After the events of the war, people remembered him by calling woolen knitted waist coats like the ones worn by the British soldiers, “cardigans”. Over the next century, the garment known as a cardigan branched out in both design and who wore it. Nowadays, both men and women wear them, and not just as waist coats. Crochet cardigans are attractive, elegant pieces of clothing that can be seen almost everywhere.
What To Consider When Buying Crochet Cardigans
When you are looking for crochet cardigans to add to your wardrobe, there are some things you should keep in mind so you know you will be getting the best. Here are some of these considerations:
-What style of crochet cardigans do you prefer? – Crochet cardigans come in a few different styles, including short sleeved, long sleeved, and sleeveless. When you are deciding which of these styles you want, you should also keep in mind the weather and when and where you will most likely be wearing your cardigans. Some crochet cardigans are also designed without buttons, and they can be tighter fitting and more like a knitted vest, or more loose and flowing.
-What crochet pattern do you like best? – Crochet patterns are extremely versatile. Crochet cardigans can come in any number of unique patterns, from ribbed and other designs that have tighter crocheting and are better for the coldest months, to more loosely knit, lacey looking patterns that are great for wearing on warmer days.
