Embrace a blend of vintage charm and modern comfort with this heritage-inspired cardigan. Crafted from a custom ‘Big Herringbone’ pile knit, it features a soft yet substantial feel, perfect for transitional seasons. With dropped shoulders, a relaxed fit, and a single angled patch pocket, it offers subtle utility while ensuring easy layering. Finished with meticulous details, this cardigan effortlessly combines style and function for a low-key wardrobe staple.
From the brand: Loop & Weft’s LRC1116 brings the softness of a knit to a rugged, heritage-inspired silhouette. Based on 1950s sportswear cardigans, this piece is made from a custom-developed “Big Herringbone” pile knit that combines a bold, dimensional texture with a lightweight, breathable feel. The knit is produced on vintage loopwheel machines in Wakayama using thick No. 14 cotton yarn, giving the fabric a plush hand and a visible diagonal pattern that evolves beautifully with wear. The fit is gently relaxed with dropped shoulders, a wide placket with four cat’s-eye buttons, and a curved ribbed hem at the back. A single angled patch pocket adds subtle utility. Finished with meticulous double-needle stitching and binder rib trim around the collar and front, this is Loop & Weft’s idea of the perfect spring-to-fall cardigan - low-key in shape, rich in texture, and crafted with obsessive attention to detail.
100% cotton custom pile knit
“Big Herringbone” pattern knitted on vintage loopwheel machines
No. 14 yarn for soft but substantial hand
One wash to eliminate shrinkage
1950s cardigan-inspired silhouette
Dropped shoulders
Four cat’s-eye buttons
Angled patch pocket
Ribbed back hem
Binder rib at collar and placket
Double-needle stitching throughout
Made in Japan
Size
Chest (½)
Shoulder
Back Length
Sleeve
S
19.9"
16.3"
24.2"
22.2"
M
21.3"
18.1"
25.8"
22.2"
L
22.1"
18.7"
26.6"
23.2"
XL
22.6"
19.3"
27.6"
24.4"
A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes:
Tommy decided to size up to an XL in everything this round. His normal size from Japanese brands is L, so this was just one size up for him. This brand is notorious for fitting very small, so pay close attention to those size charts. We recommend sizing up bare minimum once and twice if you like a roomier cut. Tommy is 5'10," 165lbs, with a 40" chest.
