Best men’s knitwear 2024, from cardigans to cashmere

Wax London has become a favourite brand of ours – its wool blazer made it into our best winter coats and jackets article – and this wilde crew has become a staple. From the boxy, relaxed fit to the chunky and speckled Donegal yarn, we will be pulling this one out of the wardrobe all winter long.

This pairs with lots of outfits and has a fisherman-style vibe with the chunky collar and cuffs, and rustic details. There are a few colourways in the wilde crew cut, but just one with the Donegal-style yarn.

This jumper is made with super-soft soufflé yarn, which is so gentle to the touch, and we found the fit very comfortable to wear all day due to the three-dimensional machine knitting technique, which means the whole garment is seamless.

The off-white colour is great for wintertime, offering a more muted and minimal option, though it’s also available in red, brown, black and blue.

Uniqlo’s pricing is always very affordable and we’ve always found the clothing to be of good quality. The tag says to hand wash or dry clean but we added the jumper to a gentle laundry cycle, without any warping or shrinkage to the garment.

If you don’t know Hades knitwear yet, it’s time to catch up. The independent British brand creates playful pieces inspired by musicians and artists, such as David Bowie, Blondie, Sex Pistols and more. Working with high-quality, natural materials and keeping transparency in the manufacturing process, a lot of love goes into these jumpers, and they’re really made to last.

The Joy Division knit is a simple black-and-white design, making it a versatile wardrobe staple. It’s warm and comfortable and very cool. Crafted in Scotland from 100 per cent wool, this is a hand wash or dry clean-only situation. This fits true to size, so get one a few levels up for an oversized look.

AllSaints has some of the best statement knitwear right now, like this heart motif cardigan with a soft brushed yarn that will add a refreshing sprinkle of quirk to your wardrobe. The fit is relaxed with subtly ribbed sleeves and hem which our reviewer loves.

Made with a wool and alpaca blend, this is definitely a cosy option when layered, but will take you into spring too when paired with a T-shirt and jeans. Opt for your regular sizing for an oversized vibe.

Creating exciting pieces for men and women, Olive is a British brand based in the Cotswolds. The husband-and-wife duo behind the label play with silhouettes in a really interesting way that isn’t often found in menswear. Knitwear from Olive is one size fits all, with an oversized, relaxed fit to most of the pieces (depending on your size).

We tried the loose V-neck knit in blue, with the trendy V-neckline and heavier feeling to the fabric meaning it draped in just the right way.

There is a coarse texture to the knit that some people might find off-putting, but a long-sleeve T-shirt worn underneath can avoid any annoyance.

Mango’s menswear department is getting better and better, creating pared-back basics that fit seamlessly into any wardrobe and that we can see ourselves picking out again and again. We tested this wool blend cardigan, which has become the perfect layering piece.

This heather grey colour is refined and is a great base for a winter outfit or simply an extra thermal layer helped by the wool and cashmere in the material blend. We love how the model is styled with a matching crew neck knit in the same colour underneath, which you can buy separately (£59.99, Shop.mango.com) or turtleneck, also in heather grey (£79.99, Shop.mango.com).

Create a statement with a big pop of colour. Bubblegum pink might not be every man’s first choice but Colorful Standard has a wide range of colourways for its oversized merino wool knit – and for its wider range of basics (our round-up of the best shorts for men also features the brand).

The cut of this knit is boxy with drop shoulders and it’s pinched at the wrists and waist for a vintage oversize look. The simplicity allows you to go bold with pinks, purples, sunflower yellow and more (the netural shades are great, too), and all are made from recycled extra-fine merino wool.

Another knitwear brand we implore you to try for their playful use of colour and high quality is Country of Origin, which has a range of block-coloured knitwear in bold tones to brighten up the colder months. This is another seamless knit that feels comfortable on the body.

We loved the way the style and indigo colourway of this knit. We also found the fit to be true to size, so size up for an on-trend oversized look.

Known for its high-quality yoga attire and sportswear, Lululemon isn’t the first place you’d think of for men’s knitwear but it has a range of jumpers and cardigans that have skyrocketed up our wishlist.

Case in point: we love this alpaca wool-blend cardigan, which comes in cream, grey or the dark olive that we opted for.

The cardigan is thick and substantial, holding heat well. Despite its weight, the alpaca wool blend is lovely and soft, so no issues with itchy fibres. It has large pockets that are perfect for plunging chilly hands into, and the cut offers an on-trend boxy and oversized look.

Sheep Inc. is a luxury knitwear brand with a focus on sustainability and designs that are novel takes on classic styles. Each piece is fixed with an NFC tag with a QR code, so you can register your knitwear and explore the journey it has taken: where the wool was sourced and processed, who it was hand finished by and even the carbon footprint of the knit. There is also a lifetime guarantee for repairs, should it get damaged.

This piece, which we tested in the beautiful raw white colourway, has a striking oversized cable knit pattern on the front. It’s warm, soft and weighty with a definite luxury feeling and the attention to detail becomes apparent from the trim between the sleeve and the cuff to the baby blue signature stitching on the back of the collar.

Cool cashmere brand Madeleine Thompson has a small menswear collection of knits that come in a range of colours. The Joshua jumper has contrast colour on the cuff, neckline and also on the hem, to give the effect that knits have been layered over each other.

The 100 per cent cashmere yarn means this is incredibly soft and luxurious to the touch, and makes a lovely warming layer in our winter wardrobe, with the hint of bright orange providing a pop of colour for an extra little something.

Another AllSaints knit our tester can’t get enough of is the aurora jumper. The pullover has a fluffy yarn and relaxed style with a pink and black stripes. It’s one of several options for men’s knitwear from the brand that plays with softer colours like pinks and lavenders.

Our tester has been reaching for this knit to throw on with a pair of jeans and loafers for comfy and laid back days. Part of the brand’s concious range, the wool and mohair blend is responsibly sourced.