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Knot Your Average Knits

Written by Steph

The knitty-gritty on summer knits.

Sick of run-of-the-mill summer accessories? Knit a problem! I have a great alternative.

Purple Vintage Space Princess (say that three times fast) specializes in handmade knits and reworked vintage pieces that possess the magic that lusted-over brands lack (their magic is likely lost in the shuffle from the sweatshop to the floor of a dressing room, just my guess).

Creator Mammi-Ama Ofori has stolen your grandma’s favorite hobby and spun it on its ass, which probably makes grandma real sad (you should call her). While knit goods aren’t typically thought of as the go-to summer staple, Mammi-Ama improvises with pieces like these:

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Twistchain Chic Hand Crocheted Scarf and Necklace in PLUM BERRY, $19.99

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Twistcord Braid Hand Crocheted Set of Bangle Bracelets in PAPRIKA SPICE and LINEN, $19.99

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Twistcord Hand Crocheted Headband in SMOKE & SUNSHINE, $45.99

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Season’s Mist Hand Crocheted V Shaped Necklace in ALMOND TOAST and PAPRIKA SPICE, $42.99

Check out the Purple Vintage Space Princess Etsy store for tons of innovative (and cleverly named) knit pieces stylish enough to trot out any season.

About the author

Steph

a born-and-bred Brooklyn brunette prone to excessive alliteration. Follow her on Twitter @omgstephlol. Read more here.