Ever since your best friend took up knitting, the castoffs have been pouring in.

Good thing you can never have too many misshapen rainbow-striped afghans.

Balance out the “eccentricity” (now, now. She’s trying) with a sweater from Twinkle by Wenlan. Young designer Wenlan Chia is a yarn-and-needle mastermind, whose skills will more than compensate for the lack you’re currently withstanding elsewhere. Her fall collection includes various cover-ups, like chunky one-color cardigans and refined cashmere sweaters with intricate nature scenes and kitschy ’50s-ish images.

Come spring, she’ll be creating beautiful, flirty, floaty chiffon dresses and other lightweight pieces. But, for the time being, fall’s woolly capelets and scarves will have you covered.

Besides, they make great companions for your new collection of lopsided water-bottle cozies.

Available at American Rag, 150 South La Brea Avenue, between Beverly Boulevard and Third Street, L.A. (323-935-3154); or Fred Segal Santa Monica, 420 Broadway, at Fifth Street, Santa Monica (310-451-9002). To see styles, go to twinklebywenlan.com.