Saturday, April 12, 2014

Crochet Lace Summer Cardigan


Just look what my darling mom got me!



No, she didn’t make it (she doesn’t work with crochet thread that much anymore).

She found it at her local thrift store for a ridiculous price of five dollars. She thought I might like it. 

Being a crochet lace fanatic, I absolutely love it! But the best part is that it fits me perfectly.




I also like how it looks with the sleeves rolled up.


I wonder what the story behind this gorgeous cardigan is. Who was the person that made it? How did it end up in a thrift store? Those things I will never know, but one thing I can tell for sure: whoever made this beauty is (or perhaps was) at the top of crochet art.

The cardigan is made of small motives that were very neatly joined together along the way. There is not a single seam on the entire piece! The stitches are neat and even, and the crochet thread that was used is thinner than the common size ten. To make such piece requires not only superb crochet skills, but lots of patience and determination.

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Thank you so much for your warm comments on my previous post. I read and re-read them; your kind words really lifted up my spirits.



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24 comments:

  1. It's a beautiful sweater, Olga! Looks like it was made just for you. I always love finding things like that in a thrift store and wonder about the person who made it. Glad your mom was able to rescue it! (I sent you an email about the baby dress.)

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  2. It is quite lovely, and yes!! Quite a find!

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  3. Great find, Olga!!! It's an amazing work, I love it! Visiting from Annemaries haakblog :)
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  4. Looks so lovely on you Olga, as though it was made for you! ♥

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  5. It's beautiful Olga and it fits you perfectly what an amazing find. :)

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  6. Oh, it's gorgeous Olga! It does indeed look like it was made just for you :) It looks so lovely with your outfit too, pretty and striking and yet modern with the circular motifs. I love "treasure hunting" like your Mom, you never know what you will find! Most of my crochet thread and patterns come to me that way ;)

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  7. Yes, it is lovely. And because this is they way I think....it's good that it came to you because not many would appreciate the WORKMANSHIP of this lovely piece.

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  8. so fantastic, i wish i could made me the same one, i just love it, sleeves are so perfect !

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  9. Beautiful garment:-) it looks lovely on you. What a bargain:-):-)

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  10. Cudo!! Pewnie było dużo pracy, ale efekt niesamowity!!

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  11. Beautiful, elegant, delicate, your summer cardigan is perfect !!! Your mom must be a very sweet woman !
    Have a nice week !
    Anna

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  12. Whatever the story behind this cardigan the ending is perfect. It looks stunning on you and it couldn´t be
    more beautiful. Enjoy wearing it and give your mum a big hug, she deserves it!

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  13. Wow aren't you lucky! Your Mom was so nice to buy this for you and it's perfect! I can't believe that the cardigan was only $5! Enjoy wearing it and have a nice Sunday and week.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle

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  14. It looks as though it was made to order - a perfect fit. What a labour of love and talent for someone long ago - you're right, it would be wonderful to know it's story. You look uber-stylish!

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  15. Wow, only $5.00! It's incredibly beautiful and elegant! Have a lovely week :)

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  16. Love it too, Olga. Since you work with cotton thread, you should try to make one :-)

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  17. It is a gorgeous piece and it looks fantastic on you. Hooray!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  18. The cardigan looks lovely on you. A perfect fit, which is amazing!
    In India there is a saying "Only a jeweler knows the true worth of a diamond." I think that applies to you, which is why the cardigan has found you. :) You appreciate the beauty and the effort that has gone into making it. Love reading your posts. Have a great week. Love.

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  19. Wow--that's incredible!! It's gorgeous on you, too!

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  20. Wow! What an absolutely beautiful piece of artwork! and such a thoughtful gift! :) It looks beautiful on you.

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  21. This is so lovely and elegant. It fits you perfect.
    Loes

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  22. Your mom definitely found a treasure. It is beautiful and looks lovely on you. Enjoy your gift.

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  23. That is so pretty and it looks as if it were made to order just for you! It has "come home." So glad you're back. Blessings, Bess

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  24. So beautiful! What a wonderful find and you look lovely in it!

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