Zip Up Knit Cardigan With Wildflower Embroidery

A women’s zip-up cardigan with wildflowers climbing from the hem to the chest, enough on its own to dress up jeans and a white tee. The zip and high neck make it more practical than a button cardigan: you open and close it in one move, like a jacket.

The flowers have a raised embroidered look on a light knit, with orange poppies, blue blooms and green leaves on the back and sleeves too. On weekends wear it open over a tee and straight jeans. At the office, zip it over a plain shirt. In spring and fall it replaces a light jacket.

• Raised wildflowers | front back and sleeves
• Full zip | on and off in seconds
• High neck | keeps the wind off when zipped
• Ribbed hem and cuffs | hold their shape
• Hip length | covers the waistband of high-rise jeans

Does the pattern feel busy? The base is light and pairs easily with denim, white and camel. Straight fit with slightly dropped shoulders: take your usual size from S to 5XL, or size up to wear it over a chunky sweater.