Introducing Wychwood, a cozy pullover that blends simple stockinette with a touch of lace. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the thoughtful design details, how the asymmetric compound raglan shaping improves fit, and how the sweater can be customized to suit your body. Plus, find yarn suggestions, sizing info, and the story behind the name.

This blog post explores the concept of asymmetric compound raglan shaping, a more nuanced alternative to the conventional top-down raglan sweater. It explains how standard raglans oversimplify shaping, resulting in poor fit especially for size-inclusive designs. Learn how varying increase rates, separating shaping for body and sleeves, and asymmetry between front and back can vastly improve sweater fit and tailoring.

Learn all about Lyrides, a top-down henley-neck raglan sweater pattern inspired by spring meteor showers, knit in a single strand of lace-weight silk mohair yarn. This blog post covers inspiration behind the design, unique features, construction details, customization options like bust darts and sleeve lengths, yarn requirements, and sizing guidance. Links to where to buy the pattern as well as recommended yarn substitutions and colorway suggestions are included.

Learn how to knit the Centered Median Increase (CMI), a decorative double increase that turns one stitch into three stitches.

Discover new knitting books for Spring 2025 from vintage styles to modern designs and must-have accessories! Which will you knit first?

Learn how to knit horizontal forethought pockets with this step-by-step tutorial — no sewing or seaming required!