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Old 09-27-2009, 10:34 PM
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I've had several friends tell me the old adage about not knitting a sweater for a boyfriend b/c it curses the relationship.

Does that superstition apply to all crafts?

My husband (we're newlyweds) wants me to make him a nightshirt for Christmas. I know it's silly but I just wanted to check. :oops:
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:47 AM
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Never heard of such a thing!
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Old 09-28-2009, 05:06 AM
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sorry... never heard of that one either.....
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:57 AM
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That's a new one on me.....
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:06 AM
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Wow! You brought back memories! I made a nightshirt for my (new at the time) husband and we lasted 35 years until he passed away. I think you'll be safe.

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Old 09-28-2009, 07:11 AM
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Go for it, besides you are already married! LOL
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:29 AM
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I'd never heard of this either so I checked wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweater_curse

But my mother has been knitting for my father for years (46 to be exact!) and they're still happily married! :D
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:57 AM
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Uh, my advice is to make sure you take all the pins out before he wears it and it should be just fine hahahhaha
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:01 AM
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The only superstition I ever remember is something about making a newly wed couple a Drunkard's Path quilt....
I think that making your DH night shirts, sweaters, quilts, etc...will only enhance your relationship :D :D :D
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Never heard of it and I don't believe in curses anyway.
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