Arch Manning

The "sweater curse" or "curse of the love sweater" is a term used by knitters and crocheters to describe the belief that if a knitter or crocheter gives a hand-knit sweater to a significant other, it will lead to the recipient breaking up with the knitter. In an alternative formulation, the relationship will end before the sweater is even completed. The belief is widely discussed in knitting publications, and some knitters reported having experienced it. In a 2005 poll, 15% of active knitters reported having experienced the sweater curse firsthand, and 41% considered it a possibility that should be taken seriously. Continue reading