SWEATER GUIDE | How To Find Great Knits

Today's video is a crash course in sweaters. I cover everything from styles to materials to basic care and more. Thank you so much for watching xx Audrey

WHAT I'M WEARING
White Shirt: Brooks Brothers
Thin Gold Stacking Ring: GLDN
Necklace: Mejuri

THE SWEATER DETERGENT I USE

WHERE I BUY MY SWEATERS

eBay, ETSY, thrift stores, antique malls etc

SOME OTHER RETAILERS I HAVEN'T TRIED, BUT WANT TO

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[AudreyCoyne]

Thank you so much for watching! I’d love to know what your favorite sweater is 😊❤️

[Migoto]

i feel like i'm getting a nice warm hug everytime i watch one of your videos

[margauxb]

I want to be as delighted about everything in my life as this lady is at the prospect of wearing knits

[UntilThenn]

As someone who knits sweaters, I appreciate that you mentioned the heirloom aspect. It's common for people to carefully clean and pass down handmade blankets, for example, but a sweater made with very fine wool can take just as long to make and deserves to be treated as special <3

[maxmartire]

You are the epitome of sartorial elegance!

[Onafee]

I love how your face is always glowing and you're radiating this really welcoming, warm and friendly attitude ♥

[tonibeauford]

Fall is my favorite season because getting out your sweaters and boots makes me feel wonderful! As a farm girl, I love the fall colors and fashions that were display n the farm and countryside!

[sloanchessman]

Audrey, I absolutely love watching your videos. I'm 53-years-young, and I've been building a quality, timeless wardrobe for several years now. I love good quality pieces that are made from natural fibers, and I don't buy anything that's not natural fibers. I have a lovely collection of blazers, sweaters & silk scarves that I've either gotten from E-Bay or from a thrift store. There's a thrift store in my area where all the clothes are $1 each regardless of what it is...and I've gotten most of my cashmere sweaters from this place. I'm not a wealthy woman, but I dress like one, and the best part is that I've done it with very little money. Take care, and keep those lovely videos coming. 😊🌸

[erikaama]

Very nice video and great valuable ideas, and you are so great presenting it. You have a kind peaceful voice. You're definitely among the best YouTubers. You're pure joy to see. Bless you and thanks so much. ❤️❤️❤️

[nmcclanahan]

Hi Audrey, you have made another useful video and probably a lot of viewers will be so happy to watch and learn about how to shop and maintain beautiful sweaters. The Laundress NY has a full range of products for cashmere. I am a BIG fan of cashmere and I would add a couple of things : try to buy expensive brands - St.John, Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren- when they go on sale in May or June. There are thousands of kinds of cashmere, the most expensive have the best quality and they tend to pill less. I wash my cashmere in the washing machine, cold gentle cycle, inside a medium size washing bag. Do not mix different colors.

[AClutterFreeLife]

1. Basic cardigan
2. Crewneck sweaters
3. Turtleneck!! Love it
4. V neck for heavy chested
5. Fishermen sweater
Materials
Natural fibres check for allergies
Cotton wool cashmere silk mix
Places
Everlane, Naaadam, etc
Sweater care and storage
Hand wash Luke warm water mild detergent
Dry it on a towel draped across rack
Shaver
Fold or roll do not hang

[christinec]

As a knitter, it's nice to see such a great episode on sweaters. On washing, it's good to point out that natural wool fibers don't need to be washed between wearing as they don't really absorb odours the way synthetic fibers do. Unless they actually get dirty, I only wash my sweaters once or twice a year. The freezer is a great way to freshen them up if more than an airing out is needed. I've just hit on your channels so I'm still catching up on episodes.

[mmmmmmolly]

I found a dark blue cashmere sweater for less than $5 at a thrift store, it was hidden between a bunch of hideous polyester blazers and as soon as i saw what it was i snatched it up and didn't let go of it until i finished looking around. always look at every section when you're thrifting, you can never know what you find. i also ordered a cashmere comb, curious to see how it works.

[debbiegibson]

I bought a fisherman knit sweater in Portugal over 40 year ago for $7. I still wear it, and now that they're back in style I'll wear it more often.

[patriciad.]

Hi Audrey, I agree, sweaters are great! I have several Brora cashmere cardigans and sweaters, mostly bought in their winter sale, and one cardigan that I bought from Johnsons of Scotland in St. Andrews, Scotland - at full price (gulp!). Personally, I have no problem with washing my cashmere in the washing machine on the wool setting - I have a front-loader - in cold water, then drying flat on towels as you describe. I also use The Laundress.

However, I do hang all my sweaters, but in a special way that I learned about from the blog Une Femme - I recently described it in a comment to one of my favourite bloggers, Nikki of Midlife Chic. You lay the sweater on a flat surface, fold in half vertically, sleeve to sleeve. Then take a hanger (I use the thin flock-covered ones) lay it on top with the hook between the sleeves and the body (the neckline pointing towards you) then drape the sleeves over one side of the hanger and the body over the other side. Nikki told me that it took her a while to figure it out, but it works very well - no stretching. At the end of the season I wash them and store in sweater bags.

[anna]

You are so soft spoken ...it’s a heaven to listen to your voice. Provides peace and am sure your husband fell in love with Yoruba voice the minute he met you should be a teacher ....well, spoken and graceful 😍

[ArtemisMaelstrom]

An additional note on sweater care (9:20), a more affordable option to the detergent is to use baby shampoo (it also comes in a lavender scent). Wool and cashmere are hair so shampoos and conditioners (to slightly soften the itchiness of some wools) can be used. Also, use a very small amount (dime - quarter coin size). lukewarm water > detergent > garment (never run water over garment). Also, do not wring the rinse water out but gently squeeze > put on towel > roll towel into sausage > walk on towel (or put into mesh bag (or pillow case) > 1-2 min on spin cycle). As an avid knitter and collector of cashmere sweaters, your guide is spot on.

[jesseleighwanless]

New Subscriber here. Your delivery is so pleasing and soft spoken yet articulate and very informative. I have literally been binge watching your entire channel content. Well done!

[sim]

WOW are you reading my mind??? lol... I just accidentally put my Everlane wool sweater in with a load of clothes, dried it, and now it's the perfect size for an American Girl Doll of course...
I am thinking about repurchasing it, but I also want to consider some other necklines and styles.
I did a broad YT search for wool sweaters came up with nothing, scrolled down to my subscriptions to Audrey Coyne, clicked and literally here you are with perfectly timed and relevant fashion content. Thank you!

[patsycloninger]

I find your delivery of videos so pleasant and wanted to share my appreciation!