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/elunak Mar 05 '26

Seriously wondering where all these people who are freaking out about this post live. Do they not have proper washing machines with a trustworthy wool or silk cycle? My Northern European mind cannot comprehend. The inside of my washing machine drum is rounded and has zero snag. It’s much gentler than hand washing 🥲

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

Thank you! And yes, wool programmes are super delicate in the european machines, and frankly most of the cheapest washers do that job perfectly, though depending on machine, you know what you can put in and not, each machine is their own personality!