The Beloved Nordic Cardigan

Sunday, July 08, 2012



This nordic cardigan is one of my favourite opp shop finds.  I love to imagine the story behind such beautiful workmanship and why it looks unworn - perhaps it was too small, too itchy, not pink enough.  Someone must have cared a lot to have knitted this beautiful piece.  It has been carefully knitted in the round with steeked openings for the front and sleeves.

After some careful wearing and ice cream eating, I can say that it fits Little E beautifully and it is in no way too itchy.  However, it took some care in washing.  The cut threads to the sleeves needed a little reinforcing before it was worn again.   Fortunately, Grandma knew a thing or two about that.
 
I still don't quite know where it came from, but I have to admit that we love this cardigan right down to its little reindeer riding buttons.

I'm linking up with Sophie for this weeks Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures


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9 comments

  1. Lovely, and I bet it's warm too!

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    1. Thank-you. Yes, my daughter tells me it is warm too.

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  2. So lovely! What a treasure!!

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    1. Thank you. While it is very tempting to just hang it on the wall as a treasure, it will certainly be worn as well.

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  3. Gorgeous cardie, what a delight.

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  4. Red and white combo is so cute. And would look equally as cute on a little boy or girl.
    Great find.
    x

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    1. Yep, all going well, this is off to my nephew once my girls have outgrown it.

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  5. yes, gorgeous find, I love red and white too!

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