
Twik
Shaker Rib Open Cardigan
The Shaker Rib Open Cardigan by Twik by Simons is an open-front, loose-fit knit cardigan featuring a shaker-rib texture, patch front pockets, dropped shoulders, and long sleeves with ribbed cuffs. It has a straight hem with ribbed trim at the front edges and hem, and is designed as a lightweight layering piece. The cardigan is available in a light cream/off-white color.
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Open-front shaker-rib knit cardigan with patch pockets and loose fit.
Open front design, shaker-rib knit texture, patch front pockets, loose fit.
- Material
- 50% acrylic, 50% reprocessed acrylic
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- Open style
- Shaker-rib knit
- Patch front pockets
- Loose fit
Product Insights
The Twik Shaker Rib Open Cardigan presents a mid-weight fall layer with a reversible shaker-rib knit that is thick, airy, and elastic, creating a slimming vertical-column effect. Its recycled acrylic blend provides pilling and abrasion resistance comparable to virgin acrylic, ensuring durability, but the knit is heat-sensitive and requires cold water wash and air-dry flat to prevent deformation. At $49, it offers better value than comparable options from Gap and Anna-Kaci, with a loose fit, 25-inch length, and patch pockets for easy layering. Designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons, the cardigan’s main trade-off is its delicate care routine against its premium craft aesthetic and reversible functionality.
Verified claims
- Knit construction
- Shaker rib knit is thick, airy, elastic, reversible, drapes fluidly.
- Visual effect
- Vertical columns create a slimming, premium craft-forward aesthetic.
- Thermal heritage
- Shaker rib knit's warm heritage; cardigan is a mid-weight fall layer.
- Durability
- Recycled acrylic maintains or improves pilling and abrasion resistance.
- Care
- Requires cold water wash and air-dry flat to preserve shape.
- Heat sensitivity
- Heat from dryers, hot water, or sun permanently deforms the shaker-rib knit.
- Washing method
- Wash inside out on cold in a mesh bag with mild detergent to prevent snagging and pilling.
- Sizing
- For size small, chest is 22.5 inches; size down for a closer fit or stay with usual for oversized fit.
- Knit properties
- Stretchy, airy shaker-rib knit gives soft drape and layers without bulk for fall.
- Styling
- Vertical ribs create a slimming effect; the reversible knit looks polished inside and out.
- Value
- At $49, the Twik cardigan offers shaker-rib texture, patch pockets, and 50% recycled acrylic — a better value than Gap ($69.95) and Anna-Kaci ($52).
- Material
- 50% reprocessed acrylic in a shaker-rib knit yields a plush, abrasion-resistant fabric with full elastic recovery.
- Design
- Shaker-rib is reversible, so the open front looks finished from both sides.
- Surface wear
- Recycled acrylic blend provides pilling and abrasion characteristics similar to virgin acrylic.
- Shape retention
- Shaker-rib construction ensures no sagging, full recovery, and a reversible appearance.
- Layering
- Loose fit, 25-inch length, and accessible patch pockets make it ideal for fall layering over thick sweaters.
- Exclusivity
- Simons-exclusive brand designed in Canada
- Fit
- Loose fit by design: size small is 22.5 in. pit-to-pit for easy layering.
Product record
- Title
- Shaker Rib Open Cardigan
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Open-front, shaker-rib knit cardigan in a light cream color with ribbed trim, patch pockets, and long dropped sleeves; shown worn open over a tank.
- SilhouetteOpen-front, relaxed-fit cardigan with a straight hem that falls below the waist; front is worn open with no visible closures.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Knit textureShaker-rib knit texture visible across body and sleeves, producing a small waffle-like pattern.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.35 · h 0.55 (high) - Ribbed trimVertical ribbed trim runs along the open front edges, and ribbing is present at the sleeve cuffs and hem.
3 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Patch pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets located on the lower front panels, knit in the same texture as the body and set into the ribbed hem band.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve styleLong, dropped shoulder sleeves with a relaxed, slightly oversized cut and ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.33 · h 0.50 (high) - Color appearanceCardigan appears as a light cream or off-white shade across all visible panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model seated on a wooden stool against a plain light background, directional soft lighting, minimal shadows, and slight motion in model hair.
- Model and stylingFemale model seated on a wooden stool, wearing the cardigan over a brown ruched tank and light blue high-waist jeans; right hand holds the cardigan front.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.50 (high) - PropLight wood stool visible beneath the model, showing top rungs and legs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and lightingPlain, neutral off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Motion detailStrands of hair blown or in motion on the model's right side producing slight directional blur at the edge.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.26 (medium)
Colors
light cream· body and sleeves- SilhouetteOpen-front, relaxed-fit cardigan with a straight hem that falls below the waist; front is worn open with no visible closures.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a loose open-front knitted cardigan showing ribbed trim, textured shaker rib knit, dropped shoulder and long cuffed sleeve on a model wearing a brown ruched camisole and blue jeans.
- Overall silhouetteOpen-front cardigan shown on a model, draping loosely with an open V-front exposing the chest and inner top.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.70 (high) - Knit textureDense shaker-rib textured knit visible across the body and sleeve with small regular raised stitches.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.55 (high) - Ribbed trimVertical ribbed trim along the open front edge and around the neckline in a tighter knit than the body.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong dropped sleeve with a visible cuff finished in a tighter rib; sleeve appears roomy and slightly gathered at the cuff.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high) - Patch pocketLower-left patch pocket opening visible near the hem on the left side of the cardigan.Partial
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible stitching detailSeam lines marking the dropped shoulder and sleeve set-in visible as a change in knit direction.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a model against a plain light background. Three-quarter crop shows upper body and part of jeans; soft even lighting with subtle shadowing; hair and hand partially cover garment edges.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs to above head, looking slightly left of camera with right hand holding front edge of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Crop and framingImage is vertically framed, cropped above the head and around mid-thigh, focusing on cardigan details and chest area.
- Hair and hand occlusionStrands of hair and the model's fingers partially obscure the right front edge of the cardigan and the rib trim.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
light beige· cardigan body#EABDA3deep brown· inner topmedium blue denim· jeans- Overall silhouetteOpen-front cardigan shown on a model, draping loosely with an open V-front exposing the chest and inner top.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a relaxed, open-front knitted cardigan on a model showing the back, dropped shoulders, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, a ribbed hem, and a lower side patch pocket on the right side of the image.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, boxy back panel with a straight ribbed hem and a loose, slightly oversized fit visible on the model.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.74 (high) - Knit textureOpen shaker-rib knit visible across the entire back surface, producing a fine, repeating vertical-rib pattern and slightly see-through stitch structure.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.68 (high) - Dropped shoulder seamShoulder seam sits lower on the arm, creating a dropped-shoulder shape that extends into a roomy sleeve.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.14 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve cuffLong sleeve ends in a narrower ribbed cuff that gathers slightly at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed band at the bottom edge of the cardigan distinct from the body knit, running horizontally across the back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.72 · h 0.16 (high) - Lower side patch pocketSingle patch pocket visible near the lower right side of the cardigan in this image, set into the side seam and matching the cardigan knit.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Neckline finishNarrow ribbed crew-style neckline visible at the top of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter portrait of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light neutral background with even soft lighting; model looks over her left shoulder and wears hoop earrings and blue jeans.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter framing that crops at about mid-thigh; model turned to show back and right side of the garment while looking over her left shoulder.
- Background and lightingUniform light neutral studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible model detailsModel's head, shoulder-length dark hair, gold hoop earrings, and right hand at hip are visible and partially overlap the garment.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Styling propBlue denim jeans appear below the cardigan and are partially visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.82 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
warm cream· cardigan body#F4EEE9- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, boxy back panel with a straight ribbed hem and a loose, slightly oversized fit visible on the model.