Two bears stand mid-conversation across the front of this hand-knit cardigan — one in a soft blue blouse and tartan skirt, the other in a red plaid shirt and tan trousers, the whole scene worked in raised intarsia against a navy ground. The sleeves break the grid: one red plaid, one green, mismatched on purpose, the kind of detail that only happens when a person sits with the needles and decides. Knitted by hand, ramie and cotton, the sweater that started conversations at the holiday table long before the ironic-knit revival made it cool again.
Details
Brand: Arlando
Size: Tagged XL / X-Grande (see measurements)
Era: 1990s
Made in: China
The Piece
Navy ground with green, red, and tartan plaid panels
55% ramie / 45% cotton, hand-knit
Gold-tone button front, V-neck
Raised intarsia teddy bear figures on the front
Mismatched plaid sleeves — one red, one green
Ribbed cuffs and hem with red contrast trim
Measurements
Pit to Pit: ~24"
Length: ~28"
Shoulders: ~20"
Sleeve: ~23"
Condition
Very Good — Light overall wear with no holes, stains, or unraveling; all buttons present and intact.
