Collection item
Embroidered cardigan, 1970s
This cardigan was knitted in the 1970's by my Nanna Ethel Perry and my mum Elise Perry. Nanna knitted the cardigan, crocheted the edges and button holes, made the twisted cord for the belt, and my mum did the embroidery on the Yoke. It is 100% wool, with cotton in the crochet trim. It was based on a German Burda pattern, but knowing Nanna she would have taken creative license everywhere, and definitely chosen the colours herself, she always loved clashing colours. It wouldn't surprise me if this cardigan in it's finished form looks not much like that pattern.
Details
Photographer:
Nathalie Gregory
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Anna Woodruff
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Maker:
Ethel Perry and Elise Perry
Garment type:
cardigan
Material:
100% wool base, cotton and wool embroidery
Features:
long sleeves, fitted silhouette, small puff sleeve, drawstring waistline, embroidered yoke, cable style stitch
Colour:
Cream, multicoloured embroidery
Exhibition:
KNIT: Original fashion created from yarn
Last published:
2026
Date:
1970s
