cable-knit
Braided sweater style
Cable-knit describes a style of knitting featuring raised, intertwining patterns that resemble twisted rope or braided cables.
The technique creates thick, textured fabric prized for warmth: a cable-knit sweater, cable-knit socks.
As a noun, a cable-knit is a garment made this way: She pulled on her favorite cable-knit.
Knitted torso covering
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- crewneckCollarless circular neckline
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
vest · turtleneck · fisherman · jersey · tunic · knitwear · woolens · layering
Thread loop in fabric
- purlInverted knitting stitch
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- woolSheared animal fiber
- ribbedWith raised parallel lines
chunky · woven · braided · twisted · interlaced · plaited · corded · pattern
Moderately heated, or friendly
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- softYielding to touch
- firesideArea beside the hearth
winter · layered · hygge · lounging · cabin · hearthside · woolly · toasty
Created manually, not mechanically
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
needles · loom · thread · craftsmanship · pattern · handknit · DIY · skein
sweater
Knitted torso covering
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- crewneckCollarless circular neckline
jumper · vest · turtleneck · fisherman · jersey · tunic · knitwear · woolens · layering · outerwear
stitch
Thread loop in fabric
ribbed · chunky · woven · braided · twisted · interlaced · plaited · corded · pattern · weave
warm
Moderately heated, or friendly
fireside · winter · layered · hygge · lounging · cabin · hearthside · woolly · toasty · plush
handmade
Created manually, not mechanically
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
homemade · needles · loom · thread · craftsmanship · pattern · handknit · DIY · skein · gauge
fisherman
One who catches aquatic creatures
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- classicOf lasting excellence
- timelessUnaffected by eras
vintage · rustic · folk · coastal · maritime · nautical · island · handcrafted · authentic · generational
preppy
Polished, traditional aesthetic
- classicOf lasting excellence
- nauticalOf ships and sailing
- collegiateRelating to universities
casual · layered · oversized · chunky · fitted · slouchy · cropped · longline · textured · statement
cable-knitstockinette
Elastic knitted fabric
smooth · untextured · jersey knit · flat · ribless
cable-knitminimalist
One favoring bare essentials
sleek · modern · streamlined · smooth · refined
cable, knit, cables, knitting, cabal, cabled, cabling, knitter, cablecast