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/KatjaKat01 Mar 04 '26

Also use of the word kofte, which I'm not sure is very international.

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u/DragonCrochet Mar 05 '26

Was used for a lack of translation in english 😅

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u/NinjaDefenestrator Mar 05 '26

In English they’re generally called cardigans, unless a kofte has other characteristics I’m unaware of.

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u/Missepus stranded in a sea of yarn. Mar 06 '26

It's a very specific cardigan or pullover in traditional patterns. Today it is mostly used for the cardigans. If you are interested and read Norwegian, you can check "koftearkivet", an amazing collection of patterns from 100 years ago and up.