Autumn knitwear in all the colours of the rainbow

1 June 2022
By Fashion Quarterly

Add some shade to your wardrobe with these vibrant knitwear styles.

Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2022. Image: Dan Castano.

Brighten your look with the most vibrant of knitwear — it’s all about colours this season. Whether a chunky sweater, wrap-around cardigan or dependable base layer, there’s a plethora of blues, greens, oranges, and pinks making repeat appearances — whatever you’re drawn to, take your pick. Lastly, if you can, try to support dedicated Aotearoa knitters who have brought back the joy and tradition of the handmade craft. 

Jacquard jest

Samøe Samsøe ‘Simones Crew Neck’, $279 from Fabric. 

Spun stripes

Amélie ‘Aldous Jumper’, $560. 

Cardigan chic

Gucci ‘Striped Wool and Cotton Cardigan’, $2,088 from Mytheresa. 

V-neck wonder

Scotch & Soda ‘V-neck Wool-blend Sweater’, $299.99.

Made with love

The Knitter ‘Happy Hearts Knit’, $390. 

Good times

Alanui ‘Summer Vibes Wool Cardigan’, $2,753 from Matches Fashion. 

New hues

Wynn Hamlyn ‘Convertible Knit L/S Top’, $395. 

Slouchy staple

Kookaï ‘Sloane Funnel Neck Jumper’, $200. 

Dip dye

Gorman ‘Living Colours Knit Skirt’, $219. 

Rose tinted

Laing ‘Maggie Funnel’, $485. 

Ankle biter

Hej Hej ‘Chin Up Knit Dress’, $260. 

Colour pop

Dorothy custom knit, POA. 

Twist up

Bec + Bridge ‘Ana Knit Long Sleeve Twist Top’, $240. 

Base layers

Icebreaker ‘Merino Rib Long Sleeve High Neck Body’, $250

Cool checks

Kowtow ‘Weaver Cardigan’, $319. 

Red threads

Standard Issue ‘Rise Crop, $369. 

Turtle neck

Seed Heritage ‘Merino Wool Roll Neck Sweater’, $169.90. 

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