The Fair Isle Sweater Is Never Not In Style—Shop 24 of the Best

A short wool-blend cardigan in blue, red and white suitable for ski holidays calls for sheepskin boots, dark denim and a great faux fur coat.

A playful take on a classic, Loewe collaborated with Kyoto-based ceramics studio Suna Fujita on a mohair-blend knit embroidered with piggyback lemurs that feels highly collectible.

A classic crewneck from the queen of cool casual wear, Nili Lotan, this is a garment that will remain in rotation through the years. Wear it under a tweedy blazer.

This sloppy, mid-weight cardigan is from cashmere guru Lisa Yang. We love a classic combination of navy and white, layered over a white turtleneck for a button-up prep vibe.

Dôen is back with another perfect knit. The Clarke cardigan looks like it was inherited from a particularly chic aunt. Raglan sleeves, faux horn buttons and ribbed neck and collar are just some of the super special details.

Sea’s Ayla cardigan is modern and traditional at the same time, with puffed sleeves and ruffles in an inspired interpretation of the pattern. Try it with wide ivory corduroys.

King of directional preparation Thom Browne offers his take on the Fair Isle in a charming gray and red crew neck cardigan. Try it with a pleated mini and loafers to really get into the mood.

A soft black-and-white Fair Isle knit with gold buttons and ribbing at the collar and wrist gives a luxurious look, but still feels exactly what you’re wearing during fall activities, from apple orchards to equestrian competitions.

The Great’s aptly named ice rink sweater is a charming throwback to your skate-laced childhood, yet somehow still perfectly modern with just the right denim.

This alpaca sweater sits right at the waist for an easy-to-wear silhouette with everything from denim to leather in autumnal shades of tan and tan.

Few are as chic in the state as Ralph Lauren. This wool-blend sweater is so cozy that with a little layering it can double as a fall coat, and it will work just as well on a hike as it will with jeans for a fireside dinner.

A relaxed shape in a soft blend of cashmere, silk and mohair in The Row’s signature cool, unexpected design makes for one of the coolest Fair Isle sweaters we’ve ever seen. Fireside chats have never looked so good.

The lush cashmere, alpaca and wool blend turtleneck from Loro Piana takes sweater season to a whole other level. We love this with fitted pants and riding boots.

The heavy velvet knit uses striking shades of yellow, black and brown to lighten the winter atmosphere. Combine it with stirrup leggings for weekend trips.

Veronica Beard’s alpaca blend cardigan is as soft as it is wearable. A French blue feels very current, while still retaining its jersey status forever. Make it suitable for workwear with a button-down and a wool pencil skirt.

Kule reinterprets the classics one by one, and this Fair Isle fits right into the picture in a minimal color palette that will look just as good during après-ski as during a lunch in the city. Just add a cute hat and over-the-knee boots.

A cream turtleneck is always a good idea, especially if it’s a textured alpaca blend from New York fashion enthusiast Joseph Altuzarra.

Wool has been Woolrich’s trademark (since 1830, in fact), so it’s no surprise that the Fair Isle knit is a revelation in blue, white and black. We love the simplicity and the slightly more tailored look.

Suzie Kondi’s slightly shorter cashmere light blue and oatmeal crewneck is what Saturday brunch dreams are made of. Wear it with wide-leg denim and lug sole boots.

Tory Burch’s knitwear never disappoints and this crew neck cardigan in simple black and white is no exception. Wear it over a slip dress for a cozy-chic evening look.

Vince’s nubby gray and white V-neck button-up is perfectly muted. Try it with gray flannel pants for a lesson in monotone dressing.

Rag & Bone offers a nice feminine variant in this white, pink and blue round neck. Try it with a turtleneck and high-waisted jeans.

The Liza cardigan from Ulla Johnson combines animal patterns, fauna prints and geometric elements in one fitted cardigan that is sure to become a wardrobe essential. Try it with leather pants for a dose of the unexpected.

LL Bean was founded in Maine in 1912, and this brown and tan knit embodies all that traditional New England energy in the best way possible. Pair it with an ivory silk maxi skirt for an elegant take on sweater weather.