The Shaker Knit Sweater is a classic piece of American knitwear. The Shaker stitch is a variant of the fisherman's rib, and indicates a two-row repeat pattern. This creates a two-sided construct - meaning your sweater feels the same on both sides. That knit structure makes the sweater drape beautifully.

The cardigan was named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British Army major general who led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. It is modelled after the knitted wool waistcoat that British officers supposedly wore during the war.

The modern Shaker kitchens we see today have their roots in Quakerism and we're originally designed by the 'Shaking Quakers' of the 1700s.

Shaker cabinets are known for their square edges or box-shaped appearance. Think of a wood slab in the shape of a rectangle and within that box, imagine another square-shaped box, but slightly smaller. The overall appearance of shaker-style cabinets is that of a four-cornered cabinet frame but with an inset panel.

It is named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, who led the Crimean war in the 1850s. During his time soldiers wore wool jackets with buttons down the front and tails in the back. Just as George Spencer did, legend has it that James Brudenell singed the tails of his coat one night.

Henry VIII granted Cardigan its charter in 1543 and by the 18th century Cardigan was the most important seaport in southern Wales. It had a thriving herring and shipbuilding industry and its merchant fleet carried fish, slate, bricks, bark for tanning, corn and ale.

Shaker furniture is a distinctive style of furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, a religious sect that had guiding principles of simplicity, utility and honesty. Their beliefs were reflected in the well-made furniture of minimalist designs.

Shaker-style kitchen cabinets have been popular since the mid-18th century when the Shakers started building their high-quality, simple, clean-lined furniture for their homes. The craftsmanship and versatility caught on and have only evolved into the contemporary and minimalist designs we see in kitchens today.

They practice a celibate and communal utopian lifestyle, pacifism, uniform charismatic worship, and their model of equality of the sexes, which they institutionalized in their society in the 1780s. They are also known for their simple living, architecture, technological innovation, music, and furniture.

Characteristics of a Cardigan

• A knitted sweater.
• 'V' neck.
• Buttoned front (while zipped variants are also available, they are not considered true Cardigans)
• No buttons on the sleeve.
• No lapels.
• No chest pocket.
• Usually has two side pockets, but these are optional.

A cardigan is a knitted sweater with a buttoned or zipped front, with a V or round neck, with or without a collar. The cardigan takes its name from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) whose unfortunate claim to fame (other than the garment) is that he led the 1854 Charge of the Light Brigade.

A cardigan is an open-fronted sweater that typically has buttons that can be used to close the garment. You don a cardigan and slide your arms inside the sleeves rather than pulling it over your head. Cardigans frequently have a thin, light feel from the extremely fine knit that makes them ideal for layering.

Shaker-style kitchen cabinets have been popular since the mid-18th century when the Shakers started building their high-quality, simple, clean-lined furniture for their homes. The craftsmanship and versatility caught on and have only evolved into the contemporary and minimalist designs we see in kitchens today.

Elements of Shaker Furniture Design

• Lightweight Chairs. Originally, Shaker wooden chairs were made to be lightweight enough to hang on wall pegs.
• Tapered Legs. To reduce tables' weight, the Shakers used tapered legs wherever possible.
• Plain Woodwork.
• Wood Turning.
• Prioritizing Daylight.
• Concealed Joinery.