Sweater cursing

Have you heard about the sweater curse? It says that, when you knit a sweater for your boyfriend, your relationship will end. Threatening, isn’t it? Gives you something to think about.

A while ago I got Debbie Stoller’s Son of Stitch ‘n Bitch, and I thought it was time to start knitting something from it. Something for my husband, something he would wear. But was I ready for it? Could I take the risk? Does the sweater curse skip you once you’re married, or does it strike twice as hard?

While I was contemplating all these questions, something suddenly dawned on me. About 5 or 6 years ago, I knitted a sweater. It was for my now – needless to say – ex-boyfriend. I had completely  blocked this traumatizing experience from my mind. I still don’t remember everything about it, actually. I mean, I cannot remember what it looked like, at all. I don’t even remember what colour it had. I just know that it was too big, and that he never wore it. Except for studying. At least, that’s what he said. I guess it ended up in the garbage can eventually. Or – and that is actually what I hope for – it was taken to the recycle store and somebody else now loves it and cherishes it. Let’s keep it at that.

Now, was it the sweater curse that broke us up? Not really. But do I want to risk losing my hubby over a sweater? Again, not really. I decided to cheat the curse, and, just to be on the safe side, I am now knitting him a cardigan. In your face, sweater curse!