Vintage 80s BILL BLASS Hand Framed Chunky Basketweave Gray Grandpa Sweater Sz XL

Vintage 80s BILL BLASS Chunky Basketweave Cable Knit Gray Grandpa Sweater Hand Framed Mens Size XL

75% Cotton
25% Acrylic

Excellent used condition

The color is a light, textured cool toned gray, with navy blue, white, and steel gray accent threads.

This sweater was artisan knit on a hand-operated machine & features an intricate, geometric basketweave pattern, which alternates knit and purl stitches to create a textured fabric resembling a woven basket.

Cable knit
Long Sleeve
Crew neck
Heavyweight

Date:
~1980s

Blass inherited one of the last WPL numbers issued when he bought Maurice Renter & changed its name in the early 1970s. The style of the label is ~ late 1970s/early 1980s. I lean toward the 80s.

Made in USA
WPL: 12902

*MEASUREMENTS*

Shoulder: 27\"
Chest pit to pit: 25\" ( 50\" doubled)
Shoulder seam to bottom: 27\"
Arm seam to end: 22\"

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