1945, Anywhere USA.

He was finally back.

They didn’t know each other before he left.

Not really.

A whirlwind courtship.

A passionate honeymoon, and then the tearful goodbyes.

When he came back, she was all decked out a shapely knit cardigan.

It wound up draped over the bed post.

They were getting to know each other again.

True, there would be time to see if they liked the same books, the same movies, the same people, but that could wait.

1945 Rosette Sweater Cardigan (No. J8110). 1940s-inspired sweater in 100% cotton knit with five beautiful, dimensional rosettes at each shoulder. High V neckline, Pointelle diamond pattern at front and back yoke with embroidered rosettes at front. Single rib vertical stripes knit into front and back body. Wide rib trim at sleeve and body. Six mother of pearl buttons at center front. Fully-fashioned armholes. Imported.