Patchwork Knit Cardigan in Sage, Lilac or Caramel

A cardigan you reach for on a cool morning and end up wearing all day. The knit is a lightweight yarn, thin enough to breathe but with the texture of a chunky hand-knit, and the patchwork mixes a few tones of one colour family rather than shouting.

Three palettes are on offer: Olive Green Serenity, with sage and moss tones; Lilac Dream, in soft mauves; and Caramel Mocha, in warm browns. The fit is relaxed and oversized, and the large buttons are matched to the yarn so the front closes cleanly.

• Material: lightweight patchwork knit
• Fit: oversized, relaxed
• Colours: sage green, lilac or caramel brown mixes

Throw it over a crop top and high-waisted jeans for the day, or over a slip dress in the evening. Knits like this hold their shape best if washed cold and dried flat. Good for hill trips, early winter in the city, and over-air-conditioned offices.