Needle & Thread Embellished Knitwear: Cardigans and Capes

Needle & Thread embellished knitwear is two house exclusives: the Embellished Cape Collar Cardigan, a short knit with a crystal lace collar, and the Sylvie Cable Jewelled Cape, an alpaca and merino cable cape with diamante buttons. Both are made to wear over the label’s gowns and with everyday clothes; for every designer, see our embellished cardigans guide.

A knit is the most useful thing a gown wearer can own in winter: it covers the arms without hiding the dress. These two do it with the same lace-inspired shine as the rest of the collection.

The Embellished Cape Collar Cardigan

The Embellished Cape Collar Cardigan in Black and Embellished Cape Collar Cardigan in Cream (both $600) have a short silhouette with slim sleeves and a statement collar covered in lace-inspired crystal embellishment. Scalloped edging frames the neckline, collar and hem, and the buttons are crystal encrusted. The label lists the yarn as 47% wool, 38% viscose, 10% nylon and 5% cashmere, and the cardigan finishes at the top of the hip, so it sits at the waist of a gown.

The Sylvie Cable Jewelled Cape

The Sylvie Cable Jewelled Cape in Black and Sylvie Cable Jewelled Cape in Cream (both $1,090) are knitted in soft alpaca yarn with diamond and twist cables, jewelled diamante buttons, long sleeves and split openings in a voluminous shape. The label lists 35% polyamide, 33% superfine alpaca and 32% extra fine merino, and the cape finishes above the knee.

Cardigan and cape compared

How we measured: prices are the Coveti list prices in US dollars on 31 October 2026. Composition, country of manufacture, length and construction are quoted from the house’s own product descriptions. Nothing in this table is estimated; where the house does not publish a figure, the cell says so.

Over a gown

The cardigan is the neater option over a fitted bodice: it ends at the waist, so the skirt stays visible. Wear the black over the Amaya Shimmer Gown in Jet Black and the cream over the Lace Coppelia Gown in Soft Peony / Silver. The cape is the warmer one for travel between venues; it sits well over a full skirt such as the Sylvia Rose Long Sleeve Ankle Gown in Jet Black. See more in our Needle & Thread black dress edit.

With everyday clothes

Both pieces work by day. The cardigan buttoned up with straight jeans and a slip skirt, the cape over a fine knit and tailored trousers. Pair either with the Jet Embellished Jacket in Moonbeam / Silver as a set of evening layers, and see our embellished jackets guide.

Sizing knitwear

The house sells the capes in two letter sizes, and its knitwear size chart spans two UK sizes per letter, so take your usual UK size and check the bust measurement in the Needle & Thread size guide if you are between.

Caring for embellished knitwear

Store knitwear folded flat, never on a hanger, which stretches the shoulders under the weight of crystal buttons. Wash by hand in cool water if the care label allows, press out the water in a towel and dry flat. Keep the crystals away from perfume and hair spray.

Buying Needle & Thread from around the world

Coveti lists every piece in US dollars and ships worldwide with DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import; our shipping and returns page sets out the detail by country.

• United States: the house sizes in UK numbers, so a UK 10 sits close to a US 6. Check the Needle & Thread size guide before ordering.
• United Kingdom and Europe: UK sizing matches the label directly; for EU sizing add 28 to the UK number, so a UK 10 is an EU 38.
• Gulf states: for formal events in Riyadh, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait City, the long sleeve and cape sleeve styles give coverage without losing the embellishment.

Frequently asked questions

Does Needle & Thread make cardigans?

Yes. The Embellished Cape Collar Cardigan is a house exclusive in black and cream, with a crystal lace collar.

What is the Needle & Thread cardigan made of?

The house lists 47% wool, 38% viscose, 10% nylon and 5% cashmere.

What is the Sylvie cape made of?

The house lists 35% polyamide, 33% superfine alpaca and 32% extra fine merino.

Can you wear a cardigan over an evening gown?

Yes. A short embellished cardigan that ends at the waist keeps the gown’s skirt on show and covers the arms for winter events.

How long is the Sylvie cape?

It is a knee length cape that finishes above the knee, with long sleeves and split openings.

How much is Needle & Thread knitwear?

At Coveti, the Embellished Cape Collar Cardigan is $600 and the Sylvie Cable Jewelled Cape is $1,090.

Written by Coveti Editorial and curated by the Coveti Studio. Read how we research, source and price our guides in our editorial policy.