The Right Cable Knit Sweater Can Transform Anyone Into a Bona Fide 'Sweater Guy'

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So, you've stocked up on cardigans. Made your peace with crewnecks. Maybe even considered vests, if your style is especially savvy. But cable knits? Man. *Whistles softly* Cable knits hit different.

Everything looks better as a cable knit. In the grand matrix of dueling social media platforms, the cable knit sits somewhere between LinkedIn and Instagram—sexy enough to warrant posting to the latter but smart enough to be appropriate on the former. More stylish, elevated, interesting than a regular old knit. I mean, a sweater with no knitting pattern? Please.

Cop a cable knit and be prepared for whatever life throws your way. Even if what life throws your way is a gig being a fisherman in New England or a lighthouse keeper in Cape Cod or something vaguely masculine and fancy that has to do with a boat. As long as the family business and/or escapist dreams of the sea keep you in cable knits, you've got everything you need. Feast your eyes on some of the best cable knits money can buy, and then mull over your decision. I know you'll make the right call.

Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater

Melville approved. If you want to feel just as warm as a fisherman but look a liiiittle bit nicer, this is the cable knit for you. Classic. Cool. Cozy.

Long-Sleeve Fisherman Cable Crewneck Sweater

Pros: comfort, versatility, casual stylishness. Cons: You won't be able to stop thinking about how you wish you were on a boat while wearing this.

Hudson Aran Jumper

It's giving "I Have a Trust Fund and I'm Not Afraid to Use It." And, really—isn't that what any good, high-quality sweater you want to wear all season long should give?

Lambswool Cable Crew

Lambswool brings all the soft, warm coziness to this navy cable knit. The ribbed hem and cuffs, perfect fit, and classic look bring the rest.

Suede-Trimmed Cable-Knit Cashmere Sweater

If you want to kick things up a notch and really dress to impress, Celine Homme is, as usual, an infallible choice. With suede trimming, this sweater will certainly turn heads at that holiday party.

Cable-Knit Wool Sweater

Finally, a cable knit sweater that looks like the feeling of waking up on Christmas morning. Speaking of—this is a perfect choice to wear for that very occasion.

Elevated Cable Stitch Crew Sweater

For something simple, timeless, and versatile, A&F has you covered. This slightly oversized sweater looks just as good with dress pants as it does with jeans or sweats.

Long Sleeve Cable Pullover Sweater

Thanks to Amazon, you can have a basic cable knit at your door in just a couple of days. Ah, the 21st century.

Cashmere Cable-Knit Sweater

A cashmere sweater is never a bad idea, and when it comes to a cashmere cable knit, the only bad idea would be not buying one. Thank me later.

Luxe Cashmino Cable Crewneck Sweater

Naadam has some of the (if not the) softest sweaters out there. So when you put this wonderfully relaxed cable knit on and don't ever want to take it off, don't say I didn't warn you.

Peruvian Cable Knit Sweater

As someone who lives near the actual Wythe Avenue in New York, I can assure you that this look lives up to the brand name. Even in the most stylish parts of Brooklyn, this contemporary cable knit would be a head-turner.

The Felted Merino Cable-Knit Crew

Everlane doing what Everlane does best: durable, high quality, versatile pieces.

Midweight Cable Crew Neck Sweater

This is the sweater you take out of your closet when you know it's a day for layering, but you aren't sure what to layer with. A shirt under, a jacket over—all the work is done for you.

Cable-Knit Wool-Cashmere Sweater

PRL has some of the most timelessly chic sweaters on the market, and this cable knit is certainly one of them. Snag it now to wear all through the holidays.

Organic Cotton Cable Sweater

Made from soft, flexible organic cotton, this oversized, vintage-inspired cable knit puts the spirit of the season right into your wardrobe.

Brown Raglan Sweater

You can't say this oversized cable knit doesn't look like the very definition of cozy. I mean, just look at those sleeves!

Cable Knit Sweater

Sometimes, you just can't get enough. When just one mere cable knit pattern doesn't feel like enough, Versace has a solution.

Zig-Zig Intarsia Cable Knit Sweater

The signature zig-zag motif of Missoni is brightly and jaggedly superimposed atop a classic cable knit, uniting tradition and innovation, begging the question: What would it look like if Thomas Wake visited Dimes Square?

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