The set-in sleeve is often the style we think of when we consider knitting our first sweater. It is the sleeve type most often seen in garments and is more tailored-looking than other styles. They are often found on coats, shirts, blouses and jackets, along with sweaters. Set-in sleeves allow garments to fit closely to the body with very little extra fabric at or under the arm. They are easi...

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...