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
Is that one of the good morning britain weathermen? He looks familiar.
They should've had this guy model all the sweaters because he's just so happy it's contagious.
Add sleeves, take away the v neck and corduroys and I'd wear this cute sweater haha
Pigs Might Fly
Sunny Side Up
Fresh Fruit
Protected Species
Key To Success
The scarf OR the sweater worn by themselves would be fine . . . but NOT together.
Counting Sheep
Toucan Play
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
Bear Necessity
Paletteable
Electric Strawberry
Electric Strawberry would be a decent name for an 80s cover band
Bow Belle
Cock A Doodle Doo
All At Sea
Cat On A Mat
Baby Bear
I'd make this for my niece unfortunately she'd be a mother herself before it got done.
Snail Style
As Modern As Tomorrow
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 ..
Horse Sense
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.
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
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