I think we all have preferences. I normally knit/crochet from the top-down with a raglan construction. I so love that you do not have to sew many parts and I like to try the sweater on while knitting. Last week I tried out a new technique (I will perhaps write about it after my cardigan series) top-down with set in sleeves which are knitted in short rows. Sadly, I miscalculated my first attempt – it’s too big.