Plus Size Cotton Knit Cardigan Sweaters

A timeless classic, plus size cotton knit cardigan sweaters are the perfect cool weather choice for layering or worn alone.

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When there is a chill in the air donning your favorite cardigan sweater makes you feel warm, comfortable and in style. The cardigan sweater has been making people feel this way for more than a 150 years.

Named after the Seventh Earl of Cardigan, a military leader during the Crimean War, the cardigan quickly gained popularity in the British Isles and France. Many of the early sweaters were hand knitted from heavy wool to keep fishermen, and others, protected from the cold winter weather.

Through the decades, the cardigan has evolved into a fashion classic that is hand knitted or machine-made in a variety of beautiful styles that flatter the plus size figure.

Originally a cardigan sweater buttoned down the front, making it different from the pullover sweater styles. Today’s cotton knit cardigan sweaters are made with a variety of front closures that include:

• Buttons
• Ties
• Zippers
• Hooks
• Clasps
• Toggles

One of the most enduring cardigan sweater styles is the classic version. This style generally has delicate buttons that look like little pearls. The classic cardigan often has a matching shell that is worn under the cardigan. Together they are called twinsets, and have been a popular fashion staple since the 1950s.

Modern day women have a wonderful assortment of cardigan styles when shopping for plus size sweaters.

• The boyfriend cardigan sweater is a fun choice that is longer in length and has a slightly loose fit. Some boyfriend sweaters have roomy front pockets.
• A long cardigan is usually coat length. However, they do come in a variety of lengths and some styles include pockets or a belt. Long cardigans generally look best on plus size women that are tall.
• The shrug cardigan sweater falls at midriff level or slightly higher.
• Cardigan sweaters that fall at the waist with a fitted, tailored cut are cropped cardigans.
• Hooded cardigans, such as this plus size shaker style from Land’s End has toggle closures and is mid thigh length.
• Wrap cardigans such as the plus size cotton pointelle sweater offered by Avenue, can be worn three different ways.
• Many of the styles of cardigan sweaters are also available with short sleeves. In addition to regular short sleeves, there are great looking cardigans with kimono, capped or batwing sleeves.

Many cardigan sweaters have a V-neckline that varies from just below the collarbone to just above the waist. Other cardigans button at the neck or have a collar.

Cotton is a wonderful choice for cardigan sweaters. It is a natural fabric that is stylish and comfortable. It keeps the wearer warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

In addition to cotton, cardigan sweaters are made in a variety of fabrics:

• Wool
• Chenille
• Cashmere
• Fleece
• Acrylic

There are many stores both on and off line that carry a beautiful selection of cotton cardigan sweaters in plus sizes. Many also will send a catalog if requested.

• One Stop Plus cardigan sweaters are sized XL-6X.
• Avenue and Jessica London share a website. Avenue carries sizes from 14-32 while Jessica London carries sizes 14W-34W.
• Junonia carries sizes to 6X.
• Find a great selection of stylish cardigan sweaters at Roman’s in sizes 12W-44W.
• Sweaters from Ulla Popken range from sizes 12-34.

With all the seasons beautiful plus size cotton knit cardigan sweaters, you will enjoy finding one, or several, that will look lovely added to your wardrobe.

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