Hand-Knit Cricket Sweater 1980s

Ralph Lauren's hand-knit cricket sweaters from the early-to-mid 1980s represent the brand's most labor-intensive and collectible knitwear. The Fair Isle and cable-knit patterns, produced by hand in limited quantities, were worn by the preppy elite before the brand achieved mass-market status. Original 1982-90 hand-knit examples are available for $60–$200. As heritage American knitwear collecting grows — driven by brands like Rowing Blazers and Drake's — authentic 1980s Polo hand-knits will appreciate. Upside: $300–$900.