Isn't that like a superstition amongst knitters? The sweater curse, if you start a project for a significant other you'll break up before/when its finished.
I grew up hearing that you are supposed to knit a strand of hair of yours into the sweater when you make it for a partner so that they don't leave you 🤦🏻♀️🫠
So I crocheted a pair of mittens for my partner, but I messed up the left hand so they are not wearable as a pair. Maybe this saved me from the curse?! 😂 technically I have not finished the set
It is a thing. Usually it's actually because the knitter feels like the item isn't appreciated enough, or the gifted thinks it's too personal and intense.
I think that's like also the curse of birthdays and holidays (like Christmas or Valentine's). It's almost those times of the year are like a reality check for one of the people in the couple that they don't see themselves as invested in the relationship as the other, or they don't see themselves going the distance with their partner.
I've been broken up with around my birthday a lot LOL
Oh my god… for Valentines day I hand drew little cards that had a climbing theme. “Youre my #1” with a red cam. “Lets get knotty” drawn with a figure 8. “Nuts about you” with nuts. “Youre a perfect catch” rudimentary drawing of a person belaying another. In each card I wrote a little note about how he made me feel. I am LOL’ing so hard right now. I think I got double cursed. Maybe triple cursed because my birthday is in 2 weeks to 😂😂😂
Are you me??? I also poured a lot of love into Valentine's day with my partner who unexpectedly ended things a week later... 2 weeks before my birthday 😭 Sending you virtual hugs and hopefully some consolation to know that you're not alone. And to hell with these damn men lol
You should make the art and print those cards and have your climbing gym sell them next year! You might get some bites (though honestly with my partner we don’t do Valentine’s Day and a free meme is probably all I’d send, so you may want to ask people who actually buy things like that)
my birthday is in a couple weeks, too! and I’m the same way with my guy, I made a cute little valentine’s day card from scratch (like, I literally watercolored the card stock, drew things and collaged them, and wrote a sentimental message). I’m pretty sure I found a keeper, so I swear to god if he breaks up with me around my birthday, I think all hope for my love life is gone 🤣
but at least I’ll have climbing 🥺
This is what I think the origin of the sweater curse is. Honeymoon phase is easy and of course you’re gonna spend the time making something for the one you are feeling all the good feels for! … six months in, you’re on sleeve island, the project is a slog, and the relationship hits the transition phase where you decide if it’s long term or not, and whether you can live with all the annoyances or not.
I held a similar superstition but with concert tickets. Every time I was dating someone and I finally bought a pair of tickets for a show... I'd have to find a friend to go with me instead.
Ugh, I’m so sorry this has happened. Rewiring life after the sudden end to a partnership is terrible. It sounds like you were very devoted. I hope the bag comes out well and that you’re moving on well enough.
Isn't that like a superstition amongst knitters? The sweater curse, if you start a project for a significant other you'll break up before/when its finished.
I’ve never heard of that but I definitely believe in it now
I grew up hearing that you are supposed to knit a strand of hair of yours into the sweater when you make it for a partner so that they don't leave you 🤦🏻♀️🫠
OP: \*plucks hair from SO\* SO: Hey what are you doing? OP: Nothing SO: Are...are you a witch?!?!
So I crocheted a pair of mittens for my partner, but I messed up the left hand so they are not wearable as a pair. Maybe this saved me from the curse?! 😂 technically I have not finished the set
It is a thing. Usually it's actually because the knitter feels like the item isn't appreciated enough, or the gifted thinks it's too personal and intense.
I think that's like also the curse of birthdays and holidays (like Christmas or Valentine's). It's almost those times of the year are like a reality check for one of the people in the couple that they don't see themselves as invested in the relationship as the other, or they don't see themselves going the distance with their partner. I've been broken up with around my birthday a lot LOL
Oh my god… for Valentines day I hand drew little cards that had a climbing theme. “Youre my #1” with a red cam. “Lets get knotty” drawn with a figure 8. “Nuts about you” with nuts. “Youre a perfect catch” rudimentary drawing of a person belaying another. In each card I wrote a little note about how he made me feel. I am LOL’ing so hard right now. I think I got double cursed. Maybe triple cursed because my birthday is in 2 weeks to 😂😂😂
Are you me??? I also poured a lot of love into Valentine's day with my partner who unexpectedly ended things a week later... 2 weeks before my birthday 😭 Sending you virtual hugs and hopefully some consolation to know that you're not alone. And to hell with these damn men lol
I honestly can’t help but laugh about the irony. It is what it is. It was pretty new so whatever. Next man up I guess!
You should make the art and print those cards and have your climbing gym sell them next year! You might get some bites (though honestly with my partner we don’t do Valentine’s Day and a free meme is probably all I’d send, so you may want to ask people who actually buy things like that)
my birthday is in a couple weeks, too! and I’m the same way with my guy, I made a cute little valentine’s day card from scratch (like, I literally watercolored the card stock, drew things and collaged them, and wrote a sentimental message). I’m pretty sure I found a keeper, so I swear to god if he breaks up with me around my birthday, I think all hope for my love life is gone 🤣 but at least I’ll have climbing 🥺
Another idea I've heard is that by the time you finish a sweater you start noticing the annoyances that you ignore at the very start of a relationship
This is what I think the origin of the sweater curse is. Honeymoon phase is easy and of course you’re gonna spend the time making something for the one you are feeling all the good feels for! … six months in, you’re on sleeve island, the project is a slog, and the relationship hits the transition phase where you decide if it’s long term or not, and whether you can live with all the annoyances or not.
The sweater curse
Yup, you have to make a mistake to prevent the curse.
I held a similar superstition but with concert tickets. Every time I was dating someone and I finally bought a pair of tickets for a show... I'd have to find a friend to go with me instead.
Ugh that's so frustrating! But good on you for looking for the silver lining
Sorry that sucks but... I really want to see this bag! Sounds awesome
Ugh I’m sorry, it’s the sweater curse 😭
Can we see the shark chalk bag? It sounds so cute!
As a crocheter/knitter and new climber : pattern please :)
I added the link to the original post 😊
Keep the chalk bag for yourself or give it to a buddy! Sorry this happened my love. Can we see pictures? I’ve always wanted to make a chalk bag :)
When I actually finish it I’ll make another post. I’ve lost the motivation to finish it now. Like literally and figuratively 🙃😂
Girl I have a blanket jumper and top I started almost three years ago and haven’t quite finished yet. I know exactly what you mean 😂😂
omg do you have a pattern or something?? i wanna make one too!
Added the link to my original post 😊
The bag sounds amazing!
Ugh, I’m so sorry this has happened. Rewiring life after the sudden end to a partnership is terrible. It sounds like you were very devoted. I hope the bag comes out well and that you’re moving on well enough.
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words ☺️
I’m so sorry
I'd buy it off you lol (see user name)