Amazing women's cardigans can transform any woman and add luxury and nobility to her look. To accentuate the style, various models are used, decorated with embroidery, lace, satin inserts, and straps. The main accent of a trendy look can be the most insignificant detail, for example, a cardigan clip.
This product resembles jewelry and serves as a decorative element with a functional load. A small thing connects the stripes of the jacket, while decorating the product and adding a special twist to a woman’s look.
Types of clips for cardigans
Depending on the method of cutting and sewing women's jackets, they have a different way of connecting the front panels. Models with a wrap, buttons or zippers do not require brooches or clips. Loose items are fastened with a belt or strap. A cardigan clip without buttons is often used to securely connect the two panels of the jacket.
Clamp models:
- Triangle.
- Clamp - clip.
- Pin.
- With pendants.
- Handmade brooch (plants, flowers, figures).
- Diamonds with stones.
- Stars on a chain.
- Holder in the form of two squares and a chain.
Available in single clips or double clips in Duck Family or Deer styles. You can purchase products in different patterns in silver or golden color. Attractive products significantly influence the perception of a woman’s appearance and add special chic and originality to the image.
What are they?
A cardigan clip can have a simple shape and design or look like a real piece of jewelry. These accessories are made from both simple alloys and precious metals.
Rhinestones, artificial and natural pearls, as well as precious and semi-precious stones are used to decorate products. The clip itself can have a simple geometric shape, but often the clip is made in the form of a brooch, flower, or butterfly.
Jewelry materials
A stylish decoration - the clip will decorate any woman. Clamps are made from stainless steel, white enamel, and metal alloys. The structure and composition of the material influence the color and style of the product. Copper samples have a yellow tint, nickel-plated products are blackish with a silver tint.
Due to the resistance of metal alloys to corrosion and mechanical stress, the clamps have excellent performance. These are durable and strong products that are not afraid of water and friction, serve for a long time and reliably.
Cardigan models made from thick yarn for autumn
For the autumn and spring seasons, choose thick, warm wool yarn, maybe mixed with acrylic.
In the first of the presented options, the pattern resembles crow's feet. Since knitting occurs in reverse rows, you always need to knit 3 double crochets in one - the first of the 3 previous rows.
I'm loving this chic floral square cardigan with a fur-like trim!
The main part is knitted from white threads (60% merino wool, 40% polyacrylic, 50g/120 m, total 950 grams. For the strips you need 200 grams of light beige polyester (50 g/90 m). Hooks with numbers 3.5 and 4.
Knit squares according to the pattern.
When performing the second and each subsequent motif in the 11th row, you should join the previous square: knit half the loops of the arch, remove the hook and insert it into the arch of the other motif, pick up the left loop and knit an air one. There will be only 7 connections on one side.
When combining 3 and 4 squares with corners, for the 2nd and 3rd connections, make one connecting column in the 1st connection.
For the back and front, knit 9 squares each and join them into a strip.
Perform the next three stripes in the same way, connecting each with the previous strip.
For the upper part of the back, make a piece of 5 squares and connect it to the middle part of the 4th strip. For the shelves you will need to knit 2 motifs.
The side edges are left open for the armhole.
For the shoulders, make a strip of 2 squares, combine them with the top two shelves and 2 backs on both sides. The middle square of the back forms the neckline.
Attention! The shoulder squares belong half to the back and half to the shelves.
Sleeves: make a strip of 3 squares and connect 3 with 1 to make a ring. Then also continue knitting 2 more stripes.
The third strip will need to be connected to the armholes of the front and back and the shoulder.
Along the shelves and neckline, knit the bar with the following pattern:
1 rub. sc.
2 rub. 2s1n in every second sc.
3 rub. 2с1н between the same two columns of the previous row.
4 -10r. like 3rd.
At the same time, in the 1st row, perform 21 sc on each edge of the square (3 sc in each of the 7 arches of the 11th row).
After 10 cm for bevels, you should knit in short rows: first leave 34 groups of 2 dc on both sides.
Row 11 start with 4sc, then knit groups from st. double crochet and finish with 4 sc.
Row 12: lifting loop and connecting stitches in the next three loops, 4 sc, main pattern, 4 sc and 4 loops should remain unknitted.
In this way, knit another 8 rows and perform the last row with single crochets.
Yes, a bright color always attracts attention and makes a thing especially beautiful, especially red. And, despite the fact that the pattern here is openwork, the cardigan is made of wool mixture (49% wool, 51% acrylic, 100g/240 m). You only need 400 grams of yarn, hook number 4.
And there’s nothing special to describe here, since the shape is simple rectangular, even the sleeves. We calculate the required number of loops by knitting the sample, and knit it with a pattern according to the diagram.
pattern for sizes 38-40
For the next model there is a description only in English, so I will tell you in my own words as I understand it. The yarn used here is very thick (100 g/80 m), which contains 70% wool and 30% alpaca. The consumption is not indicated, but it will probably take a lot. The hook should be numbered 10-12.
The pattern fits almost all sizes: 32-36 (38-40) 42-44 (46-48). The sizes are not Russian, naturally.
The cardigan should be knitted crosswise in single crochet stitches, with the hook inserted only behind one side of the loop, this way you will get ribbed tracks.
The cuffs and bottom of the product are already knitted separately with embossed posts (grabbing the leg of the post with a crochet hook).
This is also an interesting thing, I didn’t find any diagrams or descriptions for this photo, we only know that it is knitted from rectangles: the back is a pattern with cones, and the shelves are single crochets.
What do cardigans decorated with a clip go with?
Cardigans with a clip are loose and moderately form-fitting products that can be perfectly combined with things of different styles. For everyday wear, you can use a pencil skirt, straight trousers, or jeans. A festive ensemble will allow you to create an evening dress and a light openwork cardigan to the knee, the main accent of which will be a stylish brooch.
Jackets decorated with fringes, silver clips and monochrome sundresses are suitable for walking. A working option is a short knitted jacket with a clip in combination with a straight skirt or riding breeches.
How to wear?
Cardigan clips were incredibly popular in the middle of the last century. Then the accessory went out of fashion, but today they are actively used again. This item most harmoniously complements retro style looks.
Chanel style
The clip will look great with a Chanel-style cardigan. These are models with a length slightly below the waistline with a round shallow neckline without a collar. The cardigan must have narrow sleeves - long or three-quarters . Contrasting edging is used as finishing. The entrance to the pocket is also trimmed with piping, and there can be two or four pockets on a cardigan. This style cardigan can be monochromatic; as a rule, neutral colors are used. Models with the classic “chicken foot” pattern look elegant.
This cardigan can be worn with a narrow skirt, classic trousers or a sheath dress. Including a clip in the ensemble will make the look even more charming. The clip is most often placed at the neck.
Bow options:
- A beige pencil skirt will look great with a simple black top and a beige cardigan with black trim. Additional elements of the ensemble are black pumps, a beige clutch and a cardigan clip made of yellow metal, decorated with pearls.
- We wear black classic trousers with a white turtleneck and a straight, unfastened cardigan made of thick knitwear with a chicken foot pattern and black piping. For this ensemble we will choose black pumps, black leather gloves and a white metal cardigan clip decorated with small rhinestones.
- We'll wear skinny dark blue jeans with a black top and a short, waist-length knitted black cardigan with white piping. Let's complete the ensemble with a cardigan clip decorated with pearls.
Retro style
Cardigan clips fit very well into fifties-style ensembles. To create an image, it is recommended to choose very short cardigans that reach the waistline. If the model has buttons, then they are not fastened, but the floors are fastened with a clip .
The cardigan will look good with a sheath dress, as well as with a dress in the new look style - a fitted top and a full flared skirt.
Image options:
- We wear a black sheath dress with a bright red cardigan with black trim. We fasten the cardigan's hems with a clip with black crystals. This ensemble will be paired with red shoes and a black clutch.
- The charming youth ensemble consists of a fluffy tutu skirt made of silver-gray tulle, a white fitted top and a short cardigan made of white lace. The ensemble is decorated with an elegant clip decorated with rhinestones.
Ethno style
To create looks in this style, colorful cardigans made of thick knitwear with ethnic patterns are ideal. These are usually straight or loose models without buttons. Fringe is often used to decorate cardigans. They can be worn with clips decorated with natural stones, plastic or wooden beads.
It is best to combine loose cardigans in an ethnic style with skinny jeans or tight trousers . Young girls with a good figure can make an interesting ensemble with shorts
Examples of images:
- We wear skinny jeans with a tight-fitting white T-shirt and a long, below-the-knee, fitted knitted cardigan with ethnic patterns. We pair this ensemble with high heeled boots. We fasten the sides of the cardigan with a clip at waist level.
- We will combine denim shorts with a white T-shirt and a voluminous cardigan with ethnic patterns. The cardigan should not be longer than the shorts. We complement the ensemble with gladiator sandals, a messenger bag and a clip attached to the neck of the cardigan.
- We wear a long linen dress with an a-line silhouette, decorated with simple embroidery, with a red cardigan with puffy sleeves at the collar and tightly fitting the arm below the elbow. We fasten the cardigan at the neck with a clip decorated with wooden beads. We complement the ensemble with an embroidered bag on a long strap and red ballet flats.
Selection of accessories
A cardigan with a clip is elegant and formal in itself, so you shouldn’t overload your look with unnecessary decorative elements and accessories. You can use an elegant bracelet, a thin gold chain, exquisite silver earrings, stylish beads made of natural stone. A hairpin, pendant, ring, watch will complete the look. A transparent scarf or an elegant scarf made of silk or chiffon will allow you to accentuate your style.
Cardigan made from motifs - simple but tasteful
Well, our favorite granny square! Look how lovely it is, and how simple it is! All models are good, but personally I chose this one, I just need time to find more. In reality I saw something similar on a girl on the street, well, there are no words for how cool and elegant it looks!
In this example, only the motifs are crocheted, and the rest is knitted, although if desired, you can also knit them with regular double crochets.
And the sleeves can also be made simpler: straight, then you won’t have to knit inserts between the motifs.
And it’s probably important to use exactly three shades of yarn. The following composition is offered: 75% wool, 25% polyamide (150 g / 300 m), black - 500 - 600 grams, white - 200-250, gray - 150-200.
Suitable hook number 3.5-4, knitting needles number 4.
Sizes: S(M)L(XL) or Russian – 44(46)48(50).
First you need to knit all the motifs for the bottom of the cardigan. You will need 40(45)50(55) of them, respectively, for your size.
When knitting them, alternate the color of the yarn in different orders:
- first: white, black, gray, white, black
- second: black, gray, white, gray, black
- third: grey, white, black, white, black.
Connect the finished motifs with black thread and crochet with connecting posts.
For the upper part along the edge of the motifs, cast on 176 (192) 212 (232) loops with knitting needles and knit in stockinette stitch.
At a height of 6(7)8(9) cm, divide the work into 3 parts, closing the loops for the armholes, as follows: in the front row, knit 42(45)50(54) right front loops, bind off the next 8(10)10( 12) loops for the armhole, knit 76(82)92(100) back loops, bind off the next 8(10)10(12) loops for the armhole and knit the remaining 42(45)50(54) loops of the left front. Next, knit each piece separately.
After all the parts are sewn, cast on 111 (113) 115 (115) stitches evenly along the edge of the neckline on circular needles, including the set aside front loops, and knit 4 rows in garter stitch.
