Okay, so, I saw this Harry Styles sweater thing going viral all over the internet a while back, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, it looked pretty cool, and I had some free time on my hands. It all started back in February 2020 when Harry Styles rocked this patchwork cardigan during a performance. I’m not a big follower of fashion trends, but this one caught my eye.

First things first, I had to figure out how to actually make this thing. I’m no expert in knitting or crocheting, but I’m always up for a challenge. So I went down the rabbit hole of online tutorials and patterns. Turns out, a lot of people were trying to recreate this cardigan in a DIY way, especially because of Harry Styles wearing it.
I managed to find the actual knitting pattern released by JW Anderson. It was a bit intimidating at first, with all the different colors and patches. I gathered all the yarn I needed, trying to match the colors as closely as possible to the original. This was harder than I thought, let me tell you.
The next step was the actual knitting. I spent hours each day, following the pattern, trying to get the hang of it. There were a lot of mess-ups, I won’t lie. I frogged so many rows. Sometimes I’d knit for hours only to realize I made a mistake way back, and I’d have to unravel it all and start over. It was frustrating, but I was determined.
Here’s a breakdown of what I did, day by day:
- Day 1-3: Got all the materials, chose a comfortable spot in my living room, and started with the first color block.
- Day 4-7: Realized I was holding the needles wrong. Started over. Again.
- Day 8-14: Managed to complete a few color blocks. Feeling accomplished, but my fingers hurt.
- Day 15-21: Got into a rhythm, knitting while watching TV. Less mistakes, more progress.
- Day 22-30: Assembling the blocks. This was the trickiest part, making sure everything aligned properly.
After about a month of work, I finally finished it! It wasn’t perfect, but it was mine. I tried it on, and it was surprisingly cozy and warm. I even wore it out a couple of times, and people actually recognized it! I saw a post mentioning that Harry Styles himself had a new collaboration with the designer because of this sweater.
I saw that a capsule collection is anchored by similar techniques, incorporating a bunch of balloons. There was even an exhibition at London’s V&A Museum, and some people were visiting just to see the Harry Styles cardigan.
It felt pretty cool to be part of this whole thing, even in a small way.
It’s not just a sweater; it’s a story of how a simple piece of clothing can bring people together. I even thought about making another one, maybe with different colors next time!