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Favorite Styles
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Who invented sweaters? At some point in the far distant past, an observant sheep farmer (or more likely, his wife) must have looked at the sheep and thought, "Gee, if I had a wool coat like those sheep, I would be nice and warm right now, instead of shivering." The first custom designed sweater was undoubtedly a rough and poorly-fitting affair, maybe too short and with large openings for the arms instead of sleeves, but also a big improvement over trying to fashion clothing out of leather or furs.
Knitting was invented in several different parts of the world at around the same time, along with weaving. From the first woman who realized that you could spin natural fibers into long strands of yarn, to the man sitting by the fire during the long winter evenings, idly whittling pointed sticks for his wife to use in working the yarn into fabric, humans in many different parts of the world came to the realization at about the same time that hey, this isn't just a way to pass the time - it's a big step forward in creating comfortable clothing. Each generation of knitters has improved their craft and passed the skill on to the next generation. Today, we see beautiful examples of knitting in museums and in the finest clothing stores.
And that brings me to you.
There are many custom sweater designs for which I hear requests over and over. I have grouped them together here on this page, as my "Favorite Sweater Styles". These are hand knitted wonders, the backbone of any wardrobe, beautiful and enduring styles which you can keep and treasure for years, wearing them as your own personal heirloom designs.
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For your convenience, I have divided this Favorite Styles section in five sections:
In the section “Custom Knit Bolero Sweaters”, you will find true bolero sweater styles, shorter in length and designed to add the finishing touch to a beautiful dress or summer outfit. These are the favorite styles which I custom knit over and over again for my customers, to wear to proms and weddings, or just to have as a special sweater to toss on over a camisole or pretty party dress. Emily's Bolero Sweater and Annie's Bolero Jacket are tried and true styles, sure to please. Emily's Bolero Sweater is quite open in the front, while the other style, Annie's Bolero Jacket, comes together so that the edges meet in the middle.
In the section “School Spirit Sweaters – Letterman Sweaters”, you will find designs like the College Sweater
and the
Varsity Letterman Sweater, true classics which are ordered not just by current college students, but also by college graduates in their 40's and 50's and beyond. Did you earn your own letter while at school? The Letter Sweater is designed to be knitted in the colors of your school or sports team, with your own letter to be sewn onto the fabric of the sweater after it has been knitted.
You're never too old to have a School Sweater knitted just for you in your school's colors, with your own initial monogram on the front. For something a little different, try the Fraternity Sweater, with its extra-long length and deep v-neckline, and stripes on both sleeves instead of the traditional left sleeve only,
or the
Lady Letterman Sweater, an updated, fresh
take on the classic college sweater, with a
modified swing-style A-line shape and longer,
flared sleeves.
In the section “Theme Sweaters – Custom Design Heirloom Sweaters”, you will find “Wearable Art - The Heritage Sweater, a unique classic which is a truly special sweater design. You can tell your life's story in one knitted garment, with special motifs designed to represent different fields of interest. Each Heritage Sweater is completely unique, different from any other.
There are two American flag designs here, American Flag Sweater and American Flag – USA Logo, which are close to my heart. I designed both of these sweaters in 2001. It was a pleasure to create custom design flag sweaters. I am always proud to knit them for my customers, true American sweaters designed and hand knitted by an American designer. That's as it should be!
The classics are here, too – in the section “Classic Sweaters – Traditional Sweater Styles” you will find the Classic Cardigan and Classic Vest, two sweaters which everyone can use. If you’re like me, you probably already have one or two cardigan sweaters in your closet at home. Do they fit you properly? Did you have to settle for basic black, when you really wanted medium grey? Is it the right length? Why not have a Classic Cardigan custom designed and hand knitted just for you with sleeves that are the right length, with a nice comfortable fit across your middle, and in your favorite color?
Also popular is the Comfort Fit Vest, which is slightly larger across the stomach area than everywhere else. The Comfort Fit Vest is a special design which looks like a standard vest, but utilizes a specific knitting technique that makes it possible for the stomach area to be a little bit looser, while not affecting any other part of the sweater. Instead of just buying the next larger size, which gives you an overall looser fit, why not have a sweater custom designed and knitted just for you, so that it will fit you properly? |
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You don't have to settle for what you
can find at a department store - at this store, everything comes in your size. |
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I hope this page has provided you with many options and lots of information. If you see something you like, but would prefer to change the design a bit, maybe to make a sweater a little longer, change the style of the sleeves, or change the type of neckline, etc., then give me a call toll free at 1-888-797-1088, or send me an email, and we can get started on your own custom design sweater. I will be glad to hear from you! |
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