Knitwear season is upon us, which means – despite shorter days, darker nights and waking up in the morning becoming increasingly difficult – it's time to wrap up and stay cosy. Like a big cuddle or taking your duvet to work, the right cardigan or jumper can see you through the office party hangover, the inevitable seasonal cold, and from September Sunday strolls right through to spring.
This autumn, we're focused on several trends that came out of AW17: brights, stripes, cardigans and slogans. While the perennial navy fisherman's knit and a camel cashmere number are mainstays in our wardrobe, this year, keeping warm looks slightly more fun. Catwalk highlights included Missoni's knitted jumper and skirt co-ord in the brand's signature chevron stripes, Esteban Cortázar's larger-than-life teal and red tartan, and Fenty x Puma's deconstructed preppy college knit.
The fun continued over at Joseph, where parrot motifs took pride of place on oversized jumpers; Ashley Williams, where the classic cream cricket knit was given a checkerboard overhaul; and Zadig & Voltaire, where red, black and white motocross jumpers were emblazoned with slogans like 'FEVER'.
The hoodie may still rule streetwear but the humble knit got a refresh this autumn, and we're buying one in every style. Click through to see our favourite pieces of the season.
Bella Freud's slogan knitwear is divine – we're pairing this '70s number with kick flares and patent boots.
Bella Freud 1970 Cashmere Jumper in Navy, £390, available at Bella Freud
Inject some colour into your autumn wardrobe.
Lindex Fluffy Knitted Sweater, £24.99, available at Lindex
This disco knit calls for some flared trousers and lots of jewellery.
Rouje Phoebe Sweater in Grey Lurex, £118, available at Rouje
You'll be wearing red-to-toe this autumn, and we advise starting with this knit.
Monki Knit Sweater, £25, available at Monki
Stripes are the most contemporary way to refresh your knitwear.
Chloé Striped Mohair-Blend Sweater, £750, available at Net-A-Porter
Lazy Oaf's latest collection is a dark take on sweethearts and romance, and this cardigan is ideal for layering.
Lazy Oaf Heart Collection Cardigan, £70, available at Lazy Oaf
We love the ballooned sleeves on this funnel knit.
Whistles Textured Mohair Funnel Knit, £139, available at Whistles
Fuchsia is still fashion's favourite colour.
Warehouse Soft Crew Jumper, £32, available at Warehouse
Stay true to your sportswear obsession with this Chinti and Parker piece.
Chinti and Parker Comfort Cashmere Jumper, £450, available at Selfridges
A classic, courtesy of COS.
COS Speckled Cardigan, £79, available at COS
We love Alexa's take on rainbow brights.
Alexachung Striped Mohair Jumper, £425, available at Selfridges
Wear with jeans and heels at the bar for now, and under your coat come colder weather.
Topshop Fluffy Roll Neck Knit Tank Top by Boutique, £45, available at Topshop
All you need are black flares and box-white trainers with this GCDS jumper.
GCDS Red Knit Logo Jumper, £295, available at Urban Outfitters
We lost count of the amount of street stylers donning Ganni's knitwear at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Ganni The Julliard Mohair Open Back Pullover, £330, available at Ganni
Another colour to keep you cheery this autumn.
Baum und Pferdgarten Cosimo Lime Knitted Jumper, £179, available at Studio B
Pink and red is still our favourite colour combination, and this ruffled striped knit is one of a kind.
Uterqüe Ruffled Tricolour Sweater, £75, available at Uterqüe
Stripes and sparkles: tick.
Mango Striped Cotton Sweater, £19.99, available at Mango
The tie-sleeve details make this a nice addition to your work wardrobe.
J.Crew Knitted Sweater, £165, available at Net-A-Porter
Leopard print works on just about anything, as proven by & Other Stories.
& Other Stories Fuzzy Leopard Jumper, £69, available at & Other Stories
Embrace a slouchy silhouette with this intarsia oversized jumper.
M.i.h Jeans Camo Sweater, £265, available at M.i.h Jeans
Arket's autumn offering is quickly filling up our payday wish list.
Arket Wool Jumper, £55, available at Arket
We're wearing this one tucked into black jeans with cowboy boots.
Kings of Indigo May Stripe Jumper, £89.99, available at Zalando.
If you missed out on the J.W.Anderson for Uniqlo knitwear, this investment is next in line.
J.W.Anderson Wool-Blend Turtleneck Sweater, £780, available at Net-A-Porter
Let this do all the talking by pairing with straight-cut dark denim and pointed toe black boots.
Lindex Knitted Cardigan with Embroidery £49.99, available from Lindex
The Wild West will dominate this season – check out Zara's tongue-in-cheek knitwear for cowboy cool.
Zara Oversized Cowboy Sweater, £39.99, available at Zara
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