Lyla & Luxe HADLEY Hand-Knit Cardigan | Cobalt Stripe | Open Front

Why We Love It

• The cobalt stripe — the colour that does the heavy lifting. Cobalt is one of those rare hues that reads as both bold and versatile — vibrant enough to be a genuine statement, blue enough to pair back to the neutrals that anchor most wardrobes. The multi-stripe sequences cobalt with complementary tones in a way that has genuine visual rhythm. This is not a basic stripe.
• Hand-knit open cardigan — the format that works year-round. An open-front cardigan in a hand-knit stripe is the layering piece that genuinely has no off-season. Over a linen dress in summer, over a fitted turtleneck in January, over everything in between. The HADLEY is the piece that earns its place in the wardrobe across all twelve months.
• 100% acrylic — the knit that performs better than its reputation. Lyla & Luxe's acrylic yarn is soft, warm, and genuinely comfortable directly against skin — without the itch or care anxiety that comes with natural fibres. Hand wash cold and lay flat, and the HADLEY will look exactly as good after 50 washes as it did on the day it arrived.
• Relaxed fit — the open cardigan that sits right. The model wears a Small and the HADLEY has a deliberately relaxed, open fit — generous through the shoulders and body without being shapeless. The kind of cardigan that looks like you threw it on, when the truth is it simply fits well enough to look that effortless.

The Full Story

Lyla + Luxe makes knitwear that earns its place in a wardrobe — not through trend-chasing but through genuine quality, considered colour, and construction that holds up to real life. The HADLEY is the brand's most wearable striped cardigan: the cobalt palette is bold enough to be memorable, versatile enough to work with most wardrobes, and the open-front format makes it the easiest thing to reach for every morning.

"The cardigan that makes everything else in your wardrobe feel more put-together just by being in the same outfit."

Style It

Cobalt pairs naturally with white, cream, navy, and camel — all the tones that live in a well-considered wardrobe. Over a fitted white tee and straight-leg jeans it's the effortless standard. Over a cream blouse and wide-leg trousers it's genuinely polished. The HADLEY is also strong as a layering piece over Georgia Rylan bamboo separates in Blueberry or Dreamy Blooms — the cobalt tones coordinate beautifully.

Good to Know

Is each HADLEY slightly different?
Yes — hand-knit means subtle variations in stitch and stripe placement between individual pieces. Your HADLEY is genuinely unique, which is part of the value of handmade knitwear at this price point.

Is acrylic warm enough for Canadian winters?
The HADLEY is a mid-weight acrylic — comfortably warm for autumn and spring, and a strong layering piece indoors in winter. For outdoor warmth in a deep Canadian winter, layer it over a heavier mid-layer or under a coat.

How do I care for it?
Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. The acrylic maintains its colour and stitch definition best with cold washing. Avoid tumble drying and wringing — lay flat every time and the HADLEY will hold its shape indefinitely.