19 To Shop: Cosy Cardigans We’re Styling on Repeat This Autumn

Photo: Courtesy Of Leset

Chunky details, slim-fit ribbed knits and fluffy finishes define this season’s most-wanted cardis. Add a pop of red to your outfits, or layer up in softer shades like mushroom and sage.

Words by Simone Richardson · Updated on 01 May 2026 · Published on 28 Apr 2026

Knitwear season is coming. But before oversized sweaters and chunky hoodies are back in rotation, lightweight knits get their moment to shine. These are styles that feel a little more put-together than throwing on layers for warmth: something to wear to the office or button up for dinner, like a cardigan.

Wear one over a long-sleeve top (or a matching knit cami), looped around your neck like a scarf, or even styled back-to-front. This is the time for wool, cashmere, mohair and cotton cover-ups – and some of our favourite knitwear brands are delivering maximum cosiness. Here are 19 to add to your autumn-to-winter wardrobe.

The best cardigans to shop this autumn

Assembly Label Benny knit cardigan

$160

Material: 85 per cent wool, 15 per cent yak | Size range: 6–16 | Colours: red, grey, brown

Buy at The Iconic

Aere Sadie merino wool cardigan

$130

Material: 100 per cent wool | Size range: 6–28 | Colours: seven colours

Buy at The Iconic

Leset Nando cardigan

$200

Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: six colours

Buy at Leset

Paire Silknit crew-neck cardigan

$329

Material: 75 per cent merino wool, 25 per cent silk | Size range: S–XL | Colours: black, cream, red, brown, pale blue

Buy at Paire

Damson Madder Tabitha reversible cardigan

$230

Material: 100 per cent merino wool | Size range: 6–20 | Colours: yellow

Buy at The Iconic

Rowie Celia merino knit cardigan

$249

Material: 70 per cent merino wool, 30 per cent cashmere knit | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: brown, purple, cream

Buy at Rowie

Kowtow Composure cardigan

$259

Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XXS–XXL | Colours: off-white, black, forest green

Buy at The Iconic

Sir Anette cardigan

$390

Material: alpaca, wool and nylon blend | Size range: XS–L | Colours: tan

Buy at Sir

Elka Collective Abigail knit cardigan

$249

Material: mohair, merino wool and nylon blend | Size range: 6–14 | Colours: beige, black

Buy at The Iconic

Samsoe Samsoe Nor Short cardigan

$289

Material: wool, alpaca and recycled polyester blend | Size range: S–L | Colours: cream

Buy at The Iconic

Venroy Drop Shoulder cashmere cardigan

$300

Material: 100 per cent cashmere | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: brown, black, beige, cream, grey

Buy at Venroy

Bul Havu cardigan

$280

Material: 90 per cent merino wool, 10 per cent cashmere | Size range: 6–16 | Colours: brown, blue

Buy at The Iconic

Paris Georgia Lola cardi

$280 NZD

Material: 70 per cent merino wool, 30 per cent cashmere | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: grey, red

Buy at Paris Georgia

Francie Trimmed Doll’s cardigan

$429

Material: 100 per cent merino wool | Size range: petite or relaxed | Colours: 10 colours

Buy at Francie

Frisson Knits Francesca hand-knitted cardigan

$571

Material: 96 per cent kid mohair, 4 per cent nylon | Size range: one size | Colours: brown, navy, black

Buy at Frisson Knits

Camilla & Marc Crawford knit cardigan

$450

Material: 55 per cent merino wool, 45 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–L | Colours: grey

Buy at The Iconic

Marle Jasper cardigan

$460

Material: 70 per cent mohair, 30 per cent merino wool | Size range: 6–16 | Colours: black, striped

Buy at The Iconic

Alemais Mokshini zip-up cardigan

$490

Material: mohair, wool and nylon blend | Size range: XXS–XXL | Colours: burgundy

Buy at Alemais

St Agni Merino Wool Ballet cardigan

$439

Material: 100 per cent merino wool | Size range: XXS–XL | Colours: pale pink, black

Buy at St Agni

Additional reporting by Alice Jeffery.

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