Hooray for autumn/winter! Not something you’ll often hear as the sunshine is well and truly gone and we can kiss goodbye to that dream of catching a natural glowing tan here in Blighty for another year, but the new season has its perks too. We love a good chunky, comfy, cozy knit – one of the sartorial perks of colder climes – and here are seven (because we couldn’t quite narrow it down to five!) of our current favourites:

1. Tartan was a trend on the autumn/winter 2013 catwalks, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere for the brand new spring/summer 2014 season either. Tartan is hot property, and this cardi from Miss Selfridge is a winter must-have! Miss Selfridge fluffy check cardigan, £39

2. Granny chic at its finest – we love everything about this cardigan as it will keep you warm throughout the winter and will go with just about everything! Joules Chelmer chunky cardigan, £99.95

3. Long cardigans are not only great for keeping out the chill, but they’re also super slimming and figure flattering too, And this one from Paul Smith has the added bonus of brightening up your look, too! Paul Smith long chunky cardigan, £195

4. Another bright piece to get you out of a monochrome winter colourless style rut. Turn heads in this Yumi knit all season long!  Yumi chunky knit cardigan, £60

5. If Gisele doesn’t convince you to head to H&M for your new-season threads, this knitted cardigan sure will. It’s one of many comfy cosy selections in the high street store; head to your nearest one or the website if you don’t believe us! H&M knitted cardigan, £24.99

6. An autumn/winter essential for so many reasons; wear it indoors, as a coat, or underneath your stylish new raincoat, this will probably be one of the most versatile additions to your new-season wardrobe for sure! Topshop knitted textured cardi, £42

7. Nothing says comfy and cosy quite like a good old boyfriend knit, and this grey one from River Island is one of the best – and most purse-friendly – of the bunch! River Island grey boyfriend cardigan, £35