Knitting

I was told this when I was younger. I think it's less about the sweater causing the breakup and more that a sweater is a lot of work and you'd feel really awful giving someone something you worked on for months and months (don't judge I'm a slow knitter lol) and then them breaking up with you later and either giving you back the sweater you made for them (awkward, I guess?) or walking away with a priceless item that you spent a lot of time making.

I personally think everyone has a different threshold and if you like making sweaters then make them for whoever you like! Heck make them for random strangers if that floats your boat. Half of the fun is in making things, and you can only have so many sweaters before you have to start giving them away anyways.

Experienced it.

The curse is likely based on the item being too much pressure on a relationship that’s not ready for it.

If you’re a really experienced and fast knitter that’s regularly knocking of sweaters for yourself and perhaps have done small ones as gifts for friends kids, it wouldn’t be the same.

But if you’re looking for love to motivate you through your first big project, it’s a disaster waiting to happen. All the more so if you’re toting your project with you and knitting in public.

I’ve heard of it but don’t know anyone who’s experienced it. That said, a sweater is not usually an easy or quick knit. I could see someone being uncomfortable accepting one if they’re not sure about the relationship as a whole.

Experienced it, no. Heard of it? Yes. And I'm pretty oblivious, so if I'm aware of it I bet it's a widespread concept…