It’s always exciting when designers reach out with discounts for our newsletter subscribers. So when Jen Shiels Toland offered a discount for the Seafield Sweater, we jumped at the chance to make kits. I knew we didn’t carry the yarn Jen used for the design, but I was stumped when we didn’t have a lace/DK combination that I loved for the sweater. Instead of walking away, it was time to think o...

Dolman Sleeve garments float in and out of the fashion spotlight but are ever-present as an icon of elegance. Dolman is the Turkish word for “robe” and refers to a sleeve that is narrow at the wrist and widest at the point where the arm attaches to the sweater. Dolman-style garments are flattering on most bodies and can be easier projects for newer sweater knitters since it generally doesn’t have...

Sweater knitting is more popular than ever—and we’re just getting started!There are so many style, shape, and technique options in sweater knitting that we thought it might be nice—through a series of posts—to explore these in detail and help you navigate your way to a sweater you’ll love to knit and wear.In addition to our perspective, we’ll link to some of our favorite knitting experts and desig...