Sweater Styles for Ladies

Sweater styles for ladies are limited only by your imagination. Over the years, I've gotten just about every request you can think of. Short sweaters, long sweaters, sweaters that come to the knees or mid-calf, or that extend barely below the underarms - cap sleeves, short sleeves, elbow length sleeves, three-quarter length sleeves, long sleeves, belled longer sleeves with a flared shape, sleeves with a thumbhole opening - I think I've heard it all. Women do like variety in their clothing!

 Originally designed for children, this particular style, with its large single initial letter on the front chest, is very popular. Here is a version with a mock turtleneck and lacy, scalloped ribbing at the bottom and cuffs. It was knitted for a woman in New England many years ago, when I was first starting out as a designer. The style is called "College Sweater".

Here's another custom design which was created with a musician in mind. "Cheap Chick" is an all-girl band in California, a take-off on the band called "Cheap Trick". The lead singer wanted a fitted pullover with a deep v-neck, tapered side seams, narrow sleeves and a motif which was very similar to the one on a sweater worn by the band "Cheap Trick". She drew her design for me on a piece of paper and sent it to me by fax. Together, we worked on the design until it was just right.

If you're like me, you are intrigued by the different shapes and styles, and need at least one new piece in your closet each fall. Darker colors are neutral and go with everything; they are always a safe bet for a new sweater. But where's your sense of adventure? Experiment with a new color, try a style you've never worn before. With a custom knitted design, you can be sure that the fit will be exactly as you want it.

You don't have to worry about a sweater that has a great sense of fashion style, but doesn't fit you correctly. In my store, everything comes in your size.

When you are ready to order your own custom knit sweater design, I will be happy to take your order.

Here are some photos of sweaters which I have knitted for ladies over the years. They show the wide variety of styles and colors that are available. Many of these women wrote to me after they received their sweaters, and I have included their comments below.