Boston Sweatshirt with Crochet Sleeves

It began as a sweatshirt from a weekend trip. A cold harbor wind, a bag of saltwater taffy, and an impulse buy near Faneuil Hall.

Then the sleeves wore out. Or maybe the story did.

So they were replaced. Not with more of the same, but with something better. Something looped and layered, built with hands and a little grit. The fleece still smells faintly of home. The sleeves feel like a new beginning.

You wear it and people say, “I love your sweater.”

But you know it isn’t that simple.

THE DETAILS:

Tourist comfort turned statement piece with purpose and crochet soul.

We started with a classic Boston tourist sweatshirt — the kind you buy on a windy day and never quite forget. But the sleeves were too short, and the fabric begged for a little more personality.

So we took them off.

In their place: hand-crocheted sleeves, stitched with soft yarn in a pattern that nods to tradition while making something entirely new. The original sweatshirt body remains, complete with that bold BOSTON lettering, cozy fleece interior, and tattered edges. The new sleeves add stretch, texture, and handmade energy you won’t find in any souvenir shop.

One part nostalgia, one part rebellion. 100% wearable.

Measurements:

Underarm to underarm: __"
Length: __"
Sleeve: __"

Care Instructions:  Machine wash, tumble dry, gentle cycle.

Fabric Content: cotton / acrylic

Available as Custom Order: Yes, this product can be duplicated to any size and/or colorway.