Hortense | Knit Cardigan with an All-Over Cat Print

Cardigans are for the hours either side of the day, and this one has a little humour about it. Small cat silhouettes are worked across the whole of it — noticed up close, quiet from a distance — on an oversized, hip-length knit that goes on over anything the moment the room cools.

Why You'll Love It

✓ A Pattern That Makes People Smile — the repeated cat outlines are charming rather than childish, and they give a plain outfit something to say.

✓ Cut Long Over the Hip — the extra length covers the waistband and the small of the back, which is where a draught is usually felt first.

✓ Ribbed Cuffs That Stay Put — the knitted bands hold at the wrist, so sleeves do not slide down when you are washing up or carrying a tray.

✓ Buttons for Easy On and Off — fasten it against the cold or leave it open indoors, and it looks intentional either way.

✓ Roomy Enough to Go Over a Blouse — the oversized cut layers without pulling tight across the back or bunching at the arm.

✓ Warmth Without Weight — cosy on a cold afternoon, but light enough to keep on once the heating comes up.

It is the layer that lives on the back of the armchair from October onward, reached for at dusk without a second thought.

Fit: Oversized and hip length with a button front, ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem.

Ideal for: Cold mornings, evenings at home, weekend outings and everyday winter layering.