Vintage Hand Knit 1970s GERMAN DIRNDL DRESS Youth Girl *See Measurements* Original Owner Oma Handmade Deutsch Deutschland Gestrickt Oktoberfest

My parents were both German born and (separately) emigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. Chicago is where they each settled, met each other, got married and raised a family. Their culture was very important to them so my childhood Saturday mornings, you would find me in "German School" ..."Samstags Schule." Where I learned to read, write, speak and understand the language (speaking and understand I could already do as that was the primary language spoken in our household).   As a part of this German School, there were holiday performances, plays, etc.   Money was a bit tight in our household and my mom was a talented needlewoman, so instead of purchasing me the traditional garb, she knit me this particular item to wear to the performances. It definitely is a one of a kind item!

As I was recently going through some of my carefully packed away tote boxes, I came across this and oh the memories it evoked. Sadly I have no current use for it so thought perhaps someone out there would be able to provide it a good new home where it can once again be appreciated for what it is and the love and time that went into creating it.

You're looking at a SLEEVELESS HAND KNIT DIRNDL DRESS

Size: Obviously as it was custom made, there is no specific size attached to it. I know that I wore it for several years as I grew... it just got shorter as I grew taller.  This ancient photo which I have attached of me wearing it was taken in approximately 1976 so that would have made me about 10 or 11 years old...I was always a tall child.   *** Please check the measurements to ensure this will fit your intended recipient ***

According to my measurements this retro vintage handknit dress is approximately 33" long from shoulder to bottom edge and 26" around from underarm to underarm.

It is soft and comfortable to wear with a bit of mild stretch to the yarn.

It's in overall good clean vintage condition but does have some typical pilling from normal wash, wear, age and storage.

I would imagine that my mom did wash it in cold water (delicate cycle) and hung to dry.

It is a unique one of a kind article of clothing. Made with love.

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