You might be pleased to find out that cable knit sweaters are back in fashion for fall and winter 2008. That is because cable sweaters have that seventies and eighties retro look… It is good news for most of us because almost everyone tends to have at least one of these stashed away in their closet. They just haven’t been in fashion for a while possibly because they are so form fitting.
There are a couple of different types of cable sweaters. One kind is a total pullover. The other kind is a sweater that buttons up the front. Yet another kind just has a plaque with a few buttons or a zipper. The zipper is not the coolest fastening for a cable sweater. The very nicest ones tend to have those thick brown rounded buttons that are segmented like a turtle shell. The highest quality buttons are brown and actually made of leather. However to keep costs down most of these buttons are made of plastic. The buttons on these cable sweaters also come in black, whale bone and as gold medallions.
The newest innovation for this design is the cable poncho. This is an outfit that is very seventies or early eighties as well. There are thick cable patterns all over this draped item. It looks great with a buttery pair of tan colored gloves. The most fashionable color is gray but camel, cream, oat and brown colored cable sweaters are also very fashionable for this fall.
These sweater never tend to be handmade because that makes them very expensive. However there are lots of knitting patterns on the market that can be accessed if you want to make your cable sweater. These are charming clothing items that look more casual and like the original thing.
You also want to keep in mind that these are very thick, warm sweaters. You should try and get one in a natural fiber like wool unless you are allergic to wool. Yet another thing you might want to keep in mind is that when you buy synthetic fibers you might be doing your health a disservice. Recently studies by the FDA have shown that some polyester fabrics and yarns contain toxins. That is because polyester is made from petroleum and metals. You can sometimes even tell if a sweater like this is toxic because they will off gas fumes. In other words, smell the sweater before you buy it. If the odor is at all rubbery or fishy smelling then it is more likely to leach toxins out into your wash water. Studies have also shown that some sweaters like this actually can start leaching toxins into your skin simply because you start sweating.
Whenever possible by unbleached wool or cotton cable sweaters. That is not only the most ecologically correct option but also the one that spares you from buying from any exploited laborers.

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