Let's talk knitwear 2026

Sweater weather is coming up fast for many of us in the northern hemisphere and as a knitter I'm always on the lookout for inspo. (Yes I would in fact download a sweater. Or at least try to recreate a reasonable facsimile) But, much of what I've been seeing in RTW this season has been utterly uninspiring; boxy crewneck after boxy crewneck, maybe an occasional turtleneck, no texture, no interesting design elements, no nothing. Am I looking in the wrong places, maybe. But "everything in stores is so boring lately" has been a common refrain on this sub so maybe not.

So let's talk sweaters. What styles is everyone wearing, what styles is everyone coveting, what styles are you hoping will return from the war (V-necks are apparently coming back?) Anything you've been eyeing on the runway that you're hoping will trickle down? Cool ways to style new pieces or old favorites? And if you're also making your own, what patterns are at the top of your queue and if you also design your own, where are you finding inspo?