A relaxed take on the shawl collar cardigan from Daiki Suzuki’s Engineered Garments, the kind of thing you throw on for a chilly Spring/Summer day. A subtle fairisle in marl grey and white, EG manages to present the pattern in a non-wintery way avoiding any ‘Dad at Christmas’ pointing and staring. A light cotton and linen mix put together in NYC, the perfect cardigan/jacket compromise. Find it here.

A handsome and delightfully quizzical cardigan, this jobber from Comme des Garcons looks incredibly soft more than anything else. That is a credit to not only the Merino wool, but also the muted green, blue and browns that make up the camouflage print.

We would be happy working this into an outfit, but almost happier wearing it with some sweatpants on a Sunday morning as its indubitable softness gives it the air of a pajama shirt, which is not a slight. Available at Oki-Ni.

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This is quite something. A linen cardigan with a neat little shawl collar from the wise folk at Beams Plus. The choice of linen over wool gives it a light, open weave, elevating it above the hoards of similar items on shelves at the moment. Created using the ‘Whole Knit’ technique, this just gets better when you hear that the whole piece is seamless. Two waist pockets, wooden buttons (a smaller one at the neck) and ribbed cuffs and sleeves, one of the most well executed pieces of knitwear we’ve seen in quite some time. Find it at Oi Polloi.

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A sweatshirt cardigan is the perfect item for someone who either wears a lot of knitwear and wants to move into sweats, or a tentative sweats fan who’s looking to venture into the world of knitwear. Studio D’Artisan created this fine example for those who fit into either category. If you’ve mastered both worlds it’s just a great looking top with its shawl collar, loopwheel woven organic cotton and curved pockets. Made in Wakayama prefecture, Japan. Available at Blue in Green.

Big bright cardigan action from Paul Smith. This isn’t a big bird kind of yellow. It’s not a weak post-it note kind of yellow. This is a smooth mustard yellow. Somewhere between Coleman’s and French’s. 100% cotton, heavy knit with two waist pockets and one chest, wood effect buttons and ribbed cuffs and hem. A substantial piece of knitwear . Find it at Goodhood.

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If you were looking for a piece of knitwear to make you feel like a sheep from a nativity scene then search no more. This isn’t an insult, we really like this cardigan and we know some of you may have been after that farmhouse feel. We’re just trying to be helpful and it is Christmas after all. This impressive item from Nonnative is actually made from ‘a retro pile material’, it has a double zip and some nice contrast trim around the pockets and cuffs. Find it at LN-CC

We have strong feelings towards Donegal wool. We can’t hide it anymore. Perhaps it’s that flecked effect we cannot get enough of our maybe we enjoy the warm feeling you get inside knowing this wool has been spun by expert craftsman in picturesque County Donegal itself. SEH have taken this incredible yarn and made a simple, minimalist cardigan that lets the key ingredient do the talking.

The hidden placket leaves a neat flat front alongside two hip pockets, buttons via the West Midlands are a horn matte tortoiseshell and that 95% merino, 5% cashmere Irish mix is super soft. Find it over at SEH.

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Is it just us or are the sales beginning much earlier this year? Most of them started up in late november instead of the usual January sale. Maybe they’re getting a jump on those folks who avoid pulling the trigger finger in december. Maybe the sheer amount of stores selling the same or very similar goods has gotten to be too much to the consumer. Whatever the reason you can find this Stephan Schneider at a knocked off price, which is a good thing. The fact that you can buy it from the store which was mentioned in “How to Make it in America” is an added bonus. South Willard has it.

The Woolrich John Rich & Bros. collection gives us a mighty jump on their forthcoming pre-Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. Talk about being early to market – we don’t mind. The “Makes and Tradesmen” collection is a reference to the “makers,” like John Rich himself, who opened the door in Pennsylvania to manufacturing. “Tradesmen” thanks those in careers like carpentry, shoemaking, tailoring that kept the men properly clothed. Fans fo the John Rich & Bros. collection will find further re-boots of classic forms including conductor vests and chore jackets that use “a strong fall palette of muted colors mixed with tweed, suede, canvas and twill.” Fabrication is the game here from Woolrich John Rich & Bros for Autumn 2011.

G.R.P. delivers this strong knit cardigan sweater for the season. Neutral grey tones will allow it to work against any trousers or shirts. Made in Tuscany from a company that has been around for more than 35 years. The Nepenthes New York store has them. A very clean knit. Makes a perfect gift.

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