This sweater is 100% wool. I think cotton and wool were the only yarn choices in 1957, at least in the Foot Hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Mom purchased the wool from a small five & dime type store and ordered the Angora from Montgomery and Ward! I remember her receiving the little ball of Angora and how "Special" I felt that she actually ordered yarn for "My Sweater"! 
It continues to warm my heart each time I pull this sweater from the cotton bag that is always stored on a top shelf in my closet. Over the years, this piece has made every move with me and I consider this truly one of my Treasures. 
4 comments:
Wow, that is such a wonderful memory for you!
oh i love EVERYTHING about this sweater.
so so sweet.
Great story------ fab sweater, and wonderful sweater! You're very lucky to have it!!
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I really like your site. Thanks for mentioning our names. You really have some beautiful garments. I can't believe how good you are in such a short period of time.
It makes me want to Knit!
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