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Women's Soft Knit Cardigans

Find women's soft knit cardigans with a soft feel and timeless style. Browse cardigan sweaters and compare fit, design and care details to choose one that complements your wardrobe and feels right for you.

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Women's Mariner Shaker Sweater, V-Neck Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Mariner Shaker Sweater, V-Neck Cardigan
A timeless blue V-neck cardigan in a marled cotton blend with a relaxed fit and split hem.
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$89.95 $75.99
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$89.95 $75.99
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Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan
A blue cotton cardigan with authentic cable patterns, flattering short length, and classic button-front styling.
(751)
$140 $117.99
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$140 $117.99
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Women's L.L.Bean V-Neck, Three-Quarter-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean V-Neck, Three-Quarter-Sleeve
A black, 100% cotton V-neck with three-quarter sleeves, offering a slightly fitted, ultrasoft, and fade-resistant design.
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$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Softness
Versatile
Comfortable
$26.95 $26.95
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Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan Fair Isle
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan Fair Isle
A fitted green cotton cardigan with open-stitch fair isle pattern and button-front styling.
(675)
$150 $125.99
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$150 $125.99
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Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Cardigan
A timeless gray cardigan crafted from ultrasoft, responsibly sourced Merino wool with a fine-gauge jersey stitch.
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$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Cardigan
A classic brown cardigan crafted from an ultrasoft cotton-cashmere blend with ribbed trim and patch pockets.
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$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Shawl Cardigan Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Shawl Cardigan Stripe
A timeless brown striped shawl-collar cardigan crafted from 100% organic cotton with ribbed trim.
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$149 $125.99
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$149 $125.99
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Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable Cardigan
A timeless blue cotton cardigan featuring an allover cable design, silky sheen, and exceptional color retention.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan
A luxuriously soft blue cardigan crafted from 100% American-grown Supima cotton with a button-front placket.
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$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan Stripe
A blue long-sleeve cardigan crafted from ultra-soft, durable American-grown Supima cotton with a button-front placket.
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$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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Women's Soft Knit Cardigans

Women's Soft Knit Cardigans bring together a soft feel and the familiar appeal of a classic knit layer. There’s something especially inviting about a cardigan that feels like your style from the start, whether that means a simple silhouette, a richly textured knit or a color you’ve always loved. When choosing among styles, consider the details you tend to reach for in your own closet: a neat neckline, a longer hem, an understated pattern or buttons that give a simple piece a little character. An understated cardigan can complement a patterned top, while a more textured design adds interest alongside simple separates. The most appealing choice isn’t necessarily the one with the most details. Often, it’s the one that brings together the shape, feel and look you already know you enjoy.

Fit and proportion are worth a closer look when comparing soft knit cardigans. Think about where you like a sweater’s hem to fall and how that length looks with your favorite pants, skirts and dresses. A shorter silhouette creates a different balance than a longer one, and the shape of the sleeve can make just as much difference as the overall length. Product measurements and size information offer a better point of comparison than size labels alone, especially when you have a cardigan at home whose fit you love. If you prefer wearing yours buttoned, pay attention to the listed chest measurements; if you like an open-front look, consider how the front edges and neckline frame the top beneath. Knit texture matters visually, too, from a smooth, understated surface to a more pronounced stitch pattern. Checking individual descriptions and care instructions helps you choose with a clearer sense of what to expect.

A soft knit cardigan also makes a thoughtful gift when you take your cue from the recipient’s own taste. Picture the sweaters she wears most often: perhaps she favors uncomplicated shapes and quiet colors, or perhaps she’s drawn to distinctive buttons and expressive patterns. Those familiar preferences are more useful than choosing something simply because it catches your eye. Knowing her preferred sweater length, usual size and approach to care can help narrow the selection further. For your own wardrobe, the same personal attention is worthwhile. Imagine the cardigan beside the pieces you already enjoy—a favorite blouse, a simple tee or a well-loved pair of jeans. A classic knit feels especially personal when its details belong naturally with the rest of your wardrobe, leaving plenty of room to make the look your own.

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