"Knit from the top down with ribbing at the neck (very flattering cowl ribbing-- Ed.), down the back and inside the sleeves, to enhance the fit without fussing," proclaims wise Gemmell. "Use a yummy chunky alpaca, as I did, or maybe cashmere? Go on! You deserve it!" And indeed what are Eileen Fisher and Pringle and Burberry all about, if not the slouchy wonders of a luxury fibre basic? This one will never be out of style, and has the added advantage of the raglan sleeve instead of (sometimes flange-y or droopy) drop shoulders.
