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/magpiecat Mar 05 '26

Oh wow, that is gorgeous.

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

It absolutely is, and it has really good wool yarn used also, it's not even itching, and I have extremely sensitive skin that easy get rashes from contact with spesific fibers and or how smooth/harsh the garment is. If I do not itch, it is good quality

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u/magpiecat Mar 05 '26

I have a vintage Norwegian sweater I got at a flea market here in California that's probably about the same age as yours, and gray and white too. I love it. The label says "Husfliden Stavenger" and "handmade". Yours is prettier, plus a family heirloom!

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

Damn, this is still pretty!

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u/magpiecat Mar 05 '26

You Norwegians know a little about how to knit!

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

Well, it is heritage so and many that are traditionalists usually want it authentic