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Look, I know it isn't perfect but she's 107 years old and it's our first time together! (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Cool! What is it?

[–] Jtee 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Looks like a knitting machine to me

[–] ObviouslyNotBanana 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yes, it's a Swedish "Favorit" knitting machine. I have the original warranty card which dates it to 1918!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's impressive, great to see it's held up all this time!

[–] ObviouslyNotBanana 7 points 1 week ago

Some parts are broken but the core function, actually knitting, seems to be in good shape.