Coatigans and Longline Cardigans

This page collects the longline, coat-length cuts worn open, gathered from across the women's knitwear range. Hip-length cardigans stay on the ordinary cardigan pages rather than appearing here a second time.

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Longline cardigans as outerwear

This page gathers longline cuts in wool, cashmere, merino, mohair, alpaca and cotton.

Coat length, worn open
Extra fine swing coat open cardigan

Coat length, worn open

Coat length means the hem sits below the hip, usually from mid-thigh to knee. Worn open, the long line adds coverage without bulk. Three shapes make up the range. A swing shape open cardigan hangs loose, while a longline cardigan has cable and rib trim. The third is a plain edge to edge cut. All are made to be worn open as a light outer layer.

the women's cardigan page
Fibre and weight in a longline knit
Long line cable rib trim cardigan

Fibre and weight in a longline knit

The fibres in the range are wool, cashmere, merino, mohair, alpaca and cotton. Knit weights run fine to medium. Medium weight wool is the choice where a substantial knit, warmth and durability matter most. Cashmere sits at the top of the ladder for softness and warmth. Merino is the versatile everyday choice. Blending it with cashmere balances the two. Weight matters as much as fibre in a garment this long.

Women's wool

Common questions

What is the difference between a coatigan and a cardigan?
A coatigan combines the open front of a cardigan with the weight and length of a light coat, softer and less structured than a woven wool coat. A longline cardigan has extra length in a lighter knit, while a coatigan carries enough weight to stand in for a coat. Wool cardigans, including longline styles, are listed in Women's Wool Cardigans, which holds 43 products. Length and knit weight, not the fastening, place a garment in this range, and that distinction is explored in what separates a coatigan from a cardigan.
What do you wear under a coatigan?
A coatigan goes over a smooth layer, since the open front leaves whatever is underneath on show. A fine knit jumper or a shirt sits well under one. In cooler weather a long-sleeve top adds warmth without bulk at the shoulder.
How should a longline knit be stored?
A longline knit is governed by its own care instructions, just like anything else here. Staff at the Melbourne CBD and Ripponlea stores can answer a storage question in person. The wash instructions are available in How to wash a wool or merino jumper.

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