Vintage 'Grandpa' Cardigan Sweater
Vintage, hand-knit cardigan featuring an orange base with a geometric "Fair Isle" or "Southwestern" pattern in brown and white. These types of chunky, button-front sweaters, often referred to as "grandpa cardigans," were particularly popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
Style: Button-front, crewneck cardigan with pockets and a chunky knit texture.
Design: Features a distinctive geometric or zig-zag pattern across the chest, back, and sleeves, consistent with Fair Isle or similar traditional knitting styles. The pattern is executed in horizontal bands of brown, white, and orange.
Era/Origin: The design aesthetic is strongly associated with vintage clothing from the 1960s or 1970s, and it is either handmade or a small-batch artisan item.
Material: While the exact fiber content is unknown, these cardigans are typically made from wool or a wool blend, providing warmth and structure. Does not feel synthetic but feels soft and itch free.
No tags but this measures closest to a modern small or smaller medium for the best fit.
Measurements:
Chest 35
Waist 32
Hip 38
No flaws and in excellent condition. However, it is worth noting that if you want to wear this closed, the button holes seem slightly stretched out for the button size.
Cover photo is AI generated.