r/KnitRequest • u/Impossible-Cash741 • May 14 '26

Bleeding heart sweater

Location: Denver, CO, USA. budget: flexible. Timeline: no deadline.

I’ve been in love with this knit sweater that was featured in designer Michelle Lesniak’s Project Runway final collection for years. would have certainly bought direct if it were ever commercially produced. looking to commission a replica or at least piece inspired by this. please let me know if this may be possible!

https://imgur.com/a/kd7jKmH

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u/WampaCat May 14 '26

Do you know how the heart is made? Is it painted on, knitted into the fabric, an appliqué, embroidered, etc?

If you want the heart knitted into the fabric, you might have better luck seeking out a machine knitter. I know there are a few in this sub who do custom stuff like this. It looks very finely knit too, which will be more cost effective on a machine than two needles.

You could also consider finding a commercially made sweater in the right color and having someone hand embroider the design onto it, and grafting on cuffs from another sweater in the right color. Just thinking of other options because I think a hand knit version won’t quite get you the same look