Cardigan Design Ideas

he old adage that says "there nothing like homemade", applies to more things than food. Some of the classiest and best clothing patterns also come from those woven, stitched or knitted by hand. With three-four seasons a year perfect for shrugs and cardigans, knitters can find a whole host of shrug knitting patterns and cardigan knitting patterns that are perfect to emphasize almost any season.

For the young adult shrugs are a quite popular clothing accent for dances, and graduations. These beautiful clothing pieces are hand crafted and knitted are not only more original than the store bought. Additionally, they are more personal, elegant and usually of higher quality than that of any store bought piece of clothing.

Shrugs are quite a popular fashion accessory in the spring and summer months, and finding colorful delicate shrug knitting patterns is a fairly easy task. The bright colors of spring and summer make for such a delightful variety of choices. Knitters should note that lighter yarn should be used for a shrug designed and tailored for any summer month patterns. In contrast, a mid texture yarn is generally recommended for any springtime pattern. Shrugs can be interwoven with laces and ribbons for that perfect holiday or special occasion elegance.

Cardigans generally speaking, are a three season piece of clothing. Though on a cool summer night, they can and do come in handy. The colors for cardigans can vary tremendously, and there are a great many wonderful cardigan knitting patterns that are available for knitters. Patterns can be adjusted for size rather easily to make matching sets of either a cardigan or a shrug. This is ideal for mother- daughter sets, twins sisters, older/younger sisters, or best friends who want to make a fashion trend.

Additionally, knitting a handmade vest is a wonderful idea for both men and women or boys and girls. This can be a great gift and the styles come in a variety of patterns. This wonderful clothing piece, is quite versatile for almost any seasonal wear, and can be a wonderful gift for any birthday or holiday.

Generally speaking, the cardigans should have yarn used that is geared to the intended seasonal use. The thicker yarns are usually geared towards fall and winter, medium yarns are good for spring, and the lighter yarns for summer. Both cardigan knitting patterns and shrug knitting patterns can have delicate raised floral designs.

One of the unique advantages of handmade knit clothing in comparison to store bought, is the extra special flare that can be added to any cardigan or shrug. The designs can be changed so easily, with a different texture yarn and accents interwoven throughout. They are excellent gifts and a great way to say you care.