I love designs that never go out of style, especially those where if something seems dated, all you have to do is tweak a detail or two, or even just change colors or yarns, to get an updated sweater. You can’t go wrong with a deep V-neck, set-in sleeves, and cable details.

I also have fun playing with variations on construction where even a knitter with a less-than-expert-level skill set can feel like a pro when making one of my designs. In this pullover, I’ve combined some straightforward in-the-round construction with an applied cable band along the neckline, as well as a cabled band on each sleeve that serves as the starting point for the sleeve.