Knitwear cardigans in pop colors and details for spring 2021

With a virtually perfect timing, crochet comes back to knock on the door of the mid-season, the second one to spend in pandemic time. After Harry Styles' appearance in a blue, red and yellow patterned crochet cardigan by JW Anderson in February 2020, the knit trend has increased its notoriety by 83% compared to last year, according to Stylight. With bright colors and great contrasts, thickness that infuses warmth on days not yet properly warm, knit cardigans are a great way to add a fun touch to the everyday life this spring. Versatile and absolutely matching the big trend of cottage-core, (arrived with all its power even in interior design in this SS21) colors of crochet knitwear that went crazy on pastel versions of baby pink and blue, but also yellow, green and lilac. Spring becomes gaudy and evokes childhood colors, the most popular one serve as background for woven cardigans rich in extra-cute details, like flowers, hearts and puppies. nss G-Club selected the best knitwear cardigans from both large and small brands to add to their spring moodboard or to buy for a fun look, both for the wearer, and for those who see it.

Knitwear cardigans on runways

On the SS20 and SS21 catwalks we saw many crochet items, so there is really plenty of choice in finding the perfect cottage-core outerwear. Anything but "from aunt" or "from Milanese Gina to the country house", whether cropped, long sleeved, short or 3/4, the knit cardigan must work with its own personality. Among the collections Gucci, Ganni, MSGM, Miu Miu, Marco Rambaldi and many others the knit cardigan has imposed its presence making the shows sweeter and more reassuring.

Knitwear on Instagram, Etsy and Depop

Crochet is a hobby rooted in the Italian tradition, associated with those who have a lot of time available, such as the elderly. But besides being a hobby, it’s the new frontier of yarn. At the Textile Design course at the Politecnico di Milano, the importance of this mode of production was well understood, and this spring knitwear is a trend more than ever. In fact, while you dream of running around in the open air and the crazy desire to roll naked on a picnic tablecloth grows to overflowing, on Instagram the pages of small businesses of homemade clothing pop up like mushrooms. To stand out from the myriad of options available on the web and make a sustainable choice, on Instagram or on other platforms such as Etsy and Depop are available many sustainable options, 100% unique and handmade. The slowfashion business model, based on orders and productions, is a waste of these micro-brands ensures a respectful approach to yarn and those who work it. A phenomenon that seems to be increasing, and it makes us breathe a sigh of relief.