I poked around on Ravelry for simple sweater patterns and went to my local yarn shop (the lovely Loop, in Philadelphia) to squeeze some fluffy balls of wool, but beyond some key pointers ...

Easy Outfits: A Sweater, Pants, Boots, and a Bag Make a simple sweater feel fresh and forward by pairing with animal-print pants and colorful boots.

A fashion editor is on a mission to find the easiest sweater sets for spring 2025. These five from $21 passed her test, including brands like Anrabess, Prettygarden, Zesica, Ekouaer, and Lamissche.