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Dear Friend

Hand Knit Anita Sweater, cream

Hand Knit Anita Sweater, cream

$214.00 USD
$214.00 USD
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Our own cozy sweater, thoughtfully designed in Austin, Texas. We love chunky knitted sweaters, and are thrilled to offer these beauties, ethically hand knit by our partners in Kathmandu, Nepal.  We can't get enough of the generous kimono sleeves on this super soft sweater, and the perfect length for high waisted bottoms. 

Product Details

100% hand knit

100% natural, unbleached cotton

Named after the wonderful Anita, who runs both knitting and garment production for Dear Friend in Nepal. She is one of the gentlest and kindest people I know, with a smile so sweet it calms any troubled heart.

The women of our incredible partner collective in Nepal handloom the cotton, then color that fabric with gentle dyes, and finally hand make each piece. This hand loomed cotton just gets softer & comfier with wear.

Each piece will be slightly different & unique due to the special nature of the handmade process.

Thank you for supporting ethical & sustainable fashion!

Care for Handmade Clothes

Handloomed Fabric

  • Gentle wash in cold water
  • Wash dark colors separately
  • Hang dry out of direct sunlight
  • Handle with ♥️

Handknit Cotton 

  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Wash dark colors separately
  • Lay flat to dry, out of direct sunlight
  • Handle with ♥️

Hand-Dyed Clothes

As with all hand-dyed products, some color variation within and between items is normal, and part of their beauty.

Hand-dyed products may bleed slightly when wet, so please follow cleaning instructions carefully.

Bleach should never be used on these garments as it can cause damage and even yellowing.

Care for Plant Dyed Clothes

Special Care for Plant Dyed Clothes

Some things can cause what looks like a stain on plant-dyed clothing, but it's actually a chemical reaction usually reversed with water!

Follow these steps if you notice spots from...

Citrus, Vinegar, Wine, Tea, Coffee & Other Highly Acidic Foods
  1. soak the entire garment in cold water for at least 1 hour (best overninght).
  2. wash according to care label instructions.
  3. repeat if necessary.
Alkaline Deodorants with Baking Soda
  1. dilute ph neutral detergent in warn water & soak garment for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
  2. gently rub stains if needed.
  3. repeat if necessary
Cooking Oil, Beauty Oil, Grease
  1. sprinkle baking powder on stain
  2. let siit 30 mins
  3. soak in warm water, then wash according to care label
  4. repeat if necessary

How to Wash Plant Dyed Clothing

Hand wash in cold color with soft, PH neutral soap (some examples are ECOS, 7th Generation, Eucalan, & Woolite)

  • If washing on the hand wash cycle of a machine, washing in a garment bag will help avoid snags
  • Wash dark colors separately
  • The colors of plant based dye will mellow over time, adding a whole new dimension to your wardrobe
  • Do not bleach
  • Hang or lay dry out of direct sunlight
  • Handle with ♥️
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