See this beauty? Caitlin's mother knit it for her...low these many years ago when we didn't care that Lopi itched. I'm thinking late '70s?

Bet she steeked it, too.

Anyway, I helped pack a few boxes for the Big Move--Caitlin and her family moved houses this weekend--and along with a stack of good books to read I came away with the Icelandic fixer-upper pictured above. The thing's been assaulted by moths--or silverfish--the brutes and as Caitlin was about to consign it to the rag bag, I whipped it out of her hands to mend. A little darning and a good bath...I can just picture Caitlin's daughter, Emily, rocking this vintage darling with skinny jeans and Doc Martens.

(Note to Emily: You can score previously loved Docs on Ebay for about $75. Time to raise your baby sitting fees!)