Some things about the 80s were cool. Super Mario Brothers. Pac Man. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But let's face it, many things about the 80s sucked, and nothing sucked more than the sweaters. Anybody who lived through that particular decade will know what we're talking about, but for those of you who missed it, check out these sweaters to see how lucky you are. They come from Wit Knits, a funny Tumblr that posts pictures of sweaters taken from a real knitting pattern book from 1986. The author describes the patterns as "lively and original" - how would YOU describe them? Let us know in the comments!
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Sign Of Success
A Wooing Frog
Pigs Might Fly
Sunny Side Up
Fresh Fruit
Protected Species
Ok I will admit this is probably the only one I would wear especially because I love pandas
Those pants, how the heck do you combined that with that cool panda sweater, you fashion monster
I think this is kind of cute. For a young animal loving girl though. Not an old man.
I really hate the boucle yarn the panda is worked in - a smoother yarn would have improved it. But they wouldn't have got enough detail in the panda anyway, due to the chunkiness of the yarn.
Srsly...how many pairs of these Sally Jessy Raphael glasses does this guy have?
This is why you shouldn't put your JUMPER in the wash at too high a temperature.
Key To Success
The scarf OR the sweater worn by themselves would be fine . . . but NOT together.
Counting Sheep
Come Rain, Come Shine
Over The Rainbow
Cool Cat
get rid of the bracelet, necklace, earrings and hair and the sweater is just fine haha
Cat And Mouse
Wee Scottie
Burning Bright
Sax Appeal
Sundae Best
Knitability
High Flyer
Heart And Diamond
Cat Fancy
Paletteable
Electric Strawberry
Electric Strawberry would be a decent name for an 80s cover band
Bow Belle
Cock A Doodle Doo
All At Sea
Baby Bear
I'd make this for my niece unfortunately she'd be a mother herself before it got done.
British Bulldog
Funny Face
Bear Essential
This is John Inman, an actor that was in a British TV show called "Are You Being Served?" 1972-1985
Parrot Fashion
Full Steam Ahead
Tally Ho
Sweet Sixteen
Poodle N Puss
I had Mohair sweaters and same kind a hair style .. it was sooooo fancy ..
Puppy Power
Watch The Birdie
Pair it with some plaid knickers and it'd be totally appropriate for golfing
First Class Male
Put any of these on a sweater and it will sell today with the hipster AND the anti-cool crowd.
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I have to say, the 80s might have been the decade with the worst taste in the history of humanity (and I remember endless, desperate shopping excursions trying to find a sweatshirt without shoulder pads) but they really were a FUN decade. At least for a teen. And now I have to go listen to some Cindy Lauper.
This can't be from the 80s; not enough of the women are wearing belts over their sweaters. I distinctly remember belts being mandatory over sweaters! XD
Wide belts, made of pleather, in ridiculous colors. Paired with stirrup pants and flats.
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Are you kidding? I would wear these any day with a pair of leggings and black boots!
Thank you for not making this a clickbait slideshow with a random video ad in the middle.
The 80s ... incredible music, incredible movies, incredibly bad style.
SO happy somebody brought this up. There are things coming back in style that are SCARY! They shouldnt have been made the FIRST TIME! Lets not re-visit the clothes of the 80s, PLEASE?! The music was GREAT...clothes, not so much!
Disagree! I want acid wash denim, lace, and BUM Equipment to come back to fashion so much. I also miss fringed jackets and ankle length skirts. As for the hairstyles, they're already coming back.
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I think the kid's ones are cute. Most of the other ones, I wouldn't wear. Maybe 1 or 2 off of the whole list with a waistline. The itches..
Most of these are fine, the crimes are in the hair, jewelry and pants
Put any of these on a sweater and it will sell today with the hipster AND the anti-cool crowd.
Load More Replies... I have to say, the 80s might have been the decade with the worst taste in the history of humanity (and I remember endless, desperate shopping excursions trying to find a sweatshirt without shoulder pads) but they really were a FUN decade. At least for a teen. And now I have to go listen to some Cindy Lauper.
This can't be from the 80s; not enough of the women are wearing belts over their sweaters. I distinctly remember belts being mandatory over sweaters! XD
Wide belts, made of pleather, in ridiculous colors. Paired with stirrup pants and flats.
Load More Replies... Are you kidding? I would wear these any day with a pair of leggings and black boots!
Thank you for not making this a clickbait slideshow with a random video ad in the middle.
The 80s ... incredible music, incredible movies, incredibly bad style.
SO happy somebody brought this up. There are things coming back in style that are SCARY! They shouldnt have been made the FIRST TIME! Lets not re-visit the clothes of the 80s, PLEASE?! The music was GREAT...clothes, not so much!
Disagree! I want acid wash denim, lace, and BUM Equipment to come back to fashion so much. I also miss fringed jackets and ankle length skirts. As for the hairstyles, they're already coming back.
Load More Replies... I think the kid's ones are cute. Most of the other ones, I wouldn't wear. Maybe 1 or 2 off of the whole list with a waistline. The itches..
Most of these are fine, the crimes are in the hair, jewelry and pants
