Grandpa Cardigans Are Fall’s Coziest Cool-Girl Knitwear Trend

Somewhere between cozy academia and vintage revival, a grandpa cardigan makes the ideal layering piece during the fall and winter months. It aligns with the Poetcore aesthetic that Pinterest predicted would emerge in 2026.

From chunky fishermen cable knits to Fair Isle patterns, oversized silhouettes and v-necklines, grandpa cardigans come in every fit, style, color, and pattern imaginable, making them a versatile piece that you can wear with everything from cigarette jeans and loafers to plaid skirts and knee-high boots.

Rather than raid your grandfather’s closet, shop these styles from Aelfric Eden, GAP, L.L. Bean, and Quince instead.