Also known as the Aran sweater (named for the islands off the coast of Ireland), the cable-knit sweater is a century-old style that has kept the Galway fisherpeople toasty on the northern seas. The cozy factor comes from the unique braid-like cable patterns, of course, which creates a stiffer, chunkier, and denser handfeel that doubles down on providing warmth.
While the traditional fisherman cable-knit is still synonymous with (and beloved by) Irish sea folks, for the purpose of dressing for modern-day Fashion (with a capital F), this classic sweater has been updated, reimagined, and reknit into new and exciting silhouettes that are chic for any off-shore fall look. Ahead, check out the best cable-knit sweater trends that are sure to make your cold-weather months feel like a warm hug.
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Oversized Cable-Knit Sweaters
Big comfort, big warmth, big cables — these oversized sweaters are perfect for layering.Free People Leslie Cable Knit Oversize Sweater, $, available at Nordstrom
Anrabess Oversized Cable Knit Chunky Pullover, $, available at Amazon
Mango Oversize knit sweater, $, available at Mango
Cable-Knit Cardigans
If you prefer to wear your cable-knit sweater as lightweight outerwear, consider it in cardigan form.Jenni Kayne Cable Cocoon Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne
American Eagle Oversized Cable Knit Button-Up Cardigan, $, available at American Eagle
Naadam Cropped Cable Knit Cardigan, $, available at Naadam
Cropped Cable-Knit Sweaters
The cropped cable-knit sweater is proof that the traditional style can work as a shorter-hem pullover.Missguided camel cable knit cropped sweater, $, available at Missguided
Line & Dot Jasper Fringe Cable Knit Sweater, $, available at Shopbop
Reformation Alfio Cashmere Cable Short Set, $, available at Reformation
Classic Cable-Knit Crew Neck Sweaters
You can never go wrong with a straightforward style. These cable-knit sweaters lean more classic, but still have modern-day details like roomy sleeves or looser, lighter-weight knitted patterns.Free People Dream Cable Crewneck Sweater, $, available at Free People
Banana Republic Fisherman Cable-Knit Sweater, $, available at Banana Republic
Old Navy Lightweight Cable-Knit Sweater for Women, $, available at Old Navy
Cable-Knit Sweater Vests
If you’re all in on the sweater-vest trend, grab one with a cable-knit pattern for a cool, preppy look.Abercrombie and Fitch Cable Knit V-Neck Sweater Vest, $, available at Abercrombie and Fitch
iets frans Cable Sweater Vest, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Lattelier Cable Knit Cashmere Vest, $, available at Lattelier
Varsity-Style Cable-Knit Sweaters
The throwback academia trend is alive and well — and these varsity-style cable-knit sweaters are proof of it.
Saylor Brinley Varsity Sweater, $, available at Intermix
TNA V-neck cable-knit sweater, $, available at Aritzia
Rowing Blazers WOOL CRICKET SWEATER, $, available at Rowing Blazers
Polo Cable-Knit Sweaters
With polos making a strong comeback this year, it’s only appropriate that cable-knit iterations have come forth.Anthropologie Cable-Knit Buttoned Poncho, $, available at Anthropologie
Everlane The Lofty-Knit Henley, $, available at Everlane
And Other Stories Merino Cable Knit Sweater, $, available at And Other Stories
Fair Isle Cable-Knit Sweaters
With heavy nods to the traditional Aran cable-knit sweater, these pullovers have a Fair Isle pattern across the neck and chest.Saylor Susanna Fair Isle Cable Knit Sweater, $, available at Intermix
L.L. Bean Men's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Crewneck, Fai, $, available at L.L. Bean
A.L.C. Oakley Fair Isle Knit Sweater, $, available at A.L.C
Turtleneck Cable-Knit Sweaters
For maximum coziness, get yourself a cable-knit sweater with a high neck, cowl neck, or mock turtleneck.Love Tree Turtleneck Cable Knit Crop Sweater, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Anthropologie Cowl-Neck Cable-Knit Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie
TUHMBCO Cable Knit Turtleneck Handmade Sweater, $, available at Etsy
Cable-Knit Sweater Dresses
Take the cable-knit trend and go long with it in the form of a sweater dress.J.Crew Cable-knit stretch-wool sweater-dress, $, available at J.Crew
DaisyMoodBoutique Women's Cable Knit Button Down Maxi Sweater Dress, $, available at Etsy
PACT Classic Cable Knit Sweater Dress, $, available at PACT
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