Vintage Hand Knitted Wool Jumper in Iconic Blue and White China Willow Pattern

This stunning one-of-a-kind jumper has been carefully hand knitted by a very skilled knitter. It is made from lovely soft thick wool, which will keep you toasty warm as well as stylish. 

I’ve never seen one like this. I think it would have been made using a pattern available to buy between the 1960s and 1980s. The design, of course, is taken from the popular Victorian blue and white Willow pattern china, which was inspired by a Japanese fairytale called The Green Willow about thwarted lovers turned into a pair of doves by the Gods. Watch the tale here. 

Like many people of her generation, my Nan had Willow pattern china and I just love the nostalgia that this jumper creates. 

Size 6-12

Why I’m a Vintage Akimbo Find

• Inspired by the iconic Willow pattern china
• Beautifully hand embroidered
• Beautifully hand knitted 
• Rare and unusual
• Nostalgic
• Lovely blue colourway

Material   Soft wool 

Feels Like   A soft, thick, bouncy hand knit

Origin    Knitted and embroidered by hand

Condition    Mint condition, no flaws

Style Tip   Simply wear it, love it and enjoy the compliments!

Bust    96.5cm / 38”

Waist Band 66-89cm / 26-35” 

Shoulder 49.5cm / 19.5” 

Sleeve 51cm / 20”

Length 56cm / 22”

Buying Vintage

Don’t always believe the label - vintage sizes come up much smaller than modern sizes. To confirm your Vintage Akimbo size and for instructions on how to take your measurements, please check my Size Guide - all you need is a tape measure!