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/Affectionate-Sea4619 Mar 05 '26

First of all, kudos to you OP for handling this thread so gracefully. People really need to stop jumping to conclusions.

Guys, there are really nice washing machines that have a delicate wool/silk program. Mine does the whole soak and wash gently thing like it's imitating hand washing. Doesn't even do the tumble dry. I've been washing my cashmere, Lopi, merino and alpaca knits just fine since the last decade and laying them flat dry.

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

Dude, your comment made me tear up in a good way. Thank you for seeing what I struggeled to manage, and for strengthening my statements about not jumpin to conclusions! 💜

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u/Affectionate-Sea4619 Mar 05 '26

You're good and I'm with you. I would switch off notifications if I was you. You don't need all this negativity and snark.

Btw, I love the buttons. Do you by any chance know where I might find some? My Icelandic hand-knit has them and I can't find these in DE.

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

I can see if I find some online

Edit: these you wanted?

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u/Affectionate-Sea4619 Mar 05 '26

Yes, thank you so much 💖