Must-Have Cable Knit Sweaters

From experimental iterations to classic silhouettes, here are stylish cable knit pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe.

With colder weather right around the corner, it is time for our beloved layering pieces to have their sartorial moment — turtlenecks, overcoats, and of course, cable knit sweaters. Originating out of circumstance, the style has evolved in a fashionable favorite amongst a bevy of fashionable consumers.

Marked by raised stitched patterns, cable sweaters combine a distinct texture with an undeniable sense of warmth and familiarity. Though the garment has remained close to its stylistic roots, there are a slew of established and rising brands pushing the design boundaries of the classic silhouette. Below, see 8 must-have sweaters to incorporate into your wardrobe.

Thom Browne

Thom Browne

Always referencing preppy silhouettes, Thom Browne is a perennial go-to for well versed tailoring, accessories, and outerwear. The American brand’s striped cable knit sweater is crafted out of a delicate tweed and features winding cable motifs complete in the label’s signature color way.

$950, www.thombrowne.com.

Bode

Ssense

Though rising American label Bode is best known for buzzy patchwork pieces, the brand’s knitted pieces are just as desirable. With cable-knit detailing throughout and a detachable brooch, Bode’s deep blue double breasted cardigan is a fashionable option for colder months.

$680, www.ssense.com

L.L. Bean

Designed with year round wear in mind, L.L Bean’s crewneck sweater is a masterclass in construction and design. The garment is constructed from cotton yarns and boasts sprawling Irish-inspired stitch work.

$99, www.llbean.com.

Gucci

Mr Porter

Toying with signature house codes, Gucci’s cable knit sweater is manufactured in Italy and boasts the now iconic ‘GG’ motif. The sweater is available in a vibrant red hue and more toned down beige color way.

$950, www.mrporter.com.

Tombolo

Those looking for an updated take on the classic cable sweater should consider the playful style know-how of unisex label Tombolo. The brand’s  ‘Dinghy’ mock neck sweater features an intarsia two-color flag and a coordinating flagpole motif designed from a single row of cable knit. Best of all, the garment is crafted out of breathable cotton making it a must-have wardrobe staple.

$158, www.tombolo.com.

Maison Margiela

Ssense

Slightly oversized and undeniably stylish, Maison Margiela’s cable sweater arrives in a muted color palette and features a reverse pattern design throughout. Not only toying with traditional notions of cable garments, there are eyelets throughout that add a unique sense of dimension.

$750, www.ssense.com.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren

Classics never go out of style. Infused with preppy notions and boasting a timeless silhouette, Ralph Lauren’s cashmere cable sweaters are perfect for colder months and are available in a wide array of textiles and color ways.

$398, www.ralphlauren.com.

Moncler

Nordstrom

Fabricated in a fine mohair, Moncler’s crewneck sweater pays homage to the brand’s outerwear-focused DNA while also fusing a tactile comfortability.

$800, www.nordstrom.com.

 

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