Buying sweaters can be a tangled task. Whether it’s finding the right material, fit, or style, it can leave you feeling cross-stitched. But fear not, knitters, as Portland, Maine is a haven for sweater enthusiasts. This city is teeming with fantastic shops that sell an assortment of sweaters, from cozy hand-knit creations to trendy designer threads. We’ve compiled a list of 10 sweater shops that we believe are sew-perb!

1. Quench: No need to thread lightly when browsing Quench’s hand-knit sweaters. The store offers colorful, woolly, and intricately knitted sweaters that are perfect for keeping you Snuggly. Prices range from $150 to $300.
2. J. Crew: Located in the Old Port district, J. Crew offers a wide variety of quality sweaters that will make you woolly hap-pea. Their prices range from $80 to $200.
3. American Apparel: American Apparel’s signature sweater is a classic knitted fabric crafted with a soft alpaca-blend that will leave you feeling easy-breasy. Their prices range from $98 to $115.
4. L.L. Bean: Bean’s oversized sweaters will make you fall in love with Maine’s long winters. Their Cable-Knit Sweater, priced at $99 will make you feel like a true Maine-iac!
5. Freeport Trading Company: While not exclusively geared towards sweaters, their collection of weather-resistant sweaters will leave you feeling pro-knit. Prices range from $59 to $139.
6. Roux and Cyr International Fine Art Gallery: This store’s selection of sweaters is Paw-somely unique; they stock hand-woven woolen sweaters, hand-knitted with the finest lambswool. Their prices range from $150 to $450.
7. Turtle Alley: Turtle Alley’s Irish Fisherman Sweater in soft wool will leave you feeling knot-kidding! Their prices range from $149 to $199.
8. Rugged Seas: Famous for their sturdy sweaters, Rugged Seas will help you knit together a complete winterproof ensemble. You’ll find their prices from $125 - $300.
9. Winsome Goods: A Portland-based garment manufacturing company, Winsome Goods guides their products’ design and production from concept to completion. You can expect to see products priced from $250 - $400.
10. Wildwood & Co.: For unique and charming sweaters, head to Wildwood & Co. This store offers high-quality cozy knits ranging in prices from $130 to $300. Be sure to check out their hand-knit sweaters which are something particularly knit-ty!

These 10 shops are a masterclass on knitting and sweater design. Hitting up all of them will enable you to thread a needle of your own preference, all while enjoying the unique variety that Portland’s local shops have to offer.