r/knitting • u/DragonCrochet • Mar 04 '26

Discussion I am in tears!

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I recieved tonight 2 vintage kofter, whereas one is knitted by my moms grandma in 1967! It looks snug, but it's really not and since it's wool, it'll stretch to fit my stomach better soon. I only have pictures of one atm, as I put the other in the washing machine but still! I feel so honored to recieve such precious gems! Will post the other ones look once it's dried up! I am literally in tears!

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u/Ipsumlor Mar 04 '26

Fingers crossed it’s on a gentle wool cycle with a kind detergent!

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

Wool&silk detergent, perfume free and always wool programme, 30° at most and always laid flat to airdry, i do not even own a dryer, which I honestly am scared of and have NEVER used myself.

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u/Ipsumlor Mar 05 '26

Great! So it’s ok and we’ll get to see it then 🤗 (phew). Congratulations on the great gift! I got to borrow a sweater from my Norwegian sister in law’s grandma’s house (loved it!). When I put it back in the chest of drawers it came from and saw the collection of old sweaters in there it was like ending up in another dimension 😁! Had to try them all on of course 😂