An oversized cable-knit sweater: why cables make a sweater warmer, and how to wear the oversized fit

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Trendy Queen Oversized Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater

A cream cable-knit sweater is one of the easiest pieces to wear in autumn. This one from Trendy Queen is an oversized crewneck, sold in several colours.

Why cables are warmer

Cables are ropes of stitches crossed over one another. Crossing pulls the fabric in and makes it thicker, with more texture to trap warm air. A cable sweater is usually warmer than a plain knit of the same yarn.

Wearing the oversized fit

An oversized sweater looks intentional when something else is fitted.

• Slim bottoms: leggings, skinny or straight jeans.
• A front tuck at the waistband shows your shape.
• Push the sleeves up a little to show the wrist.

With wide-leg trousers, a full tuck or a belt keeps the outfit from looking shapeless.

Fabric and pilling

Check the fibre on the listing. Soft, fuzzy knits, especially synthetic blends, tend to pill where they rub: under the arms and where a bag sits. We explain why in why knitwear pills, and which fibres do it worst.

Care

Wash inside out on a gentle, cool cycle, or by hand. Dry flat; hanging a wet sweater stretches it. Fold it rather than hanging it in the closet.

Sizing

Oversized pieces are cut big on purpose. If you want a looser but not huge fit, check the size chart and consider your usual size or one down.

What it will not do

It will not look neat if it is huge on you all over. It will not stay pill-free without gentle care. And a cream knit will show marks, so expect to wash it more often than a dark one.

The product

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Trendy Queen Oversized Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater

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Written by JamieG in Garner Town, Tennessee.