Movie Monday Flashback: Posts of Christmas Past
December rings in the season for knitwear galore in movies and on TV. It seems fitting that the first Movie Monday entry of the month focus on posts of Christmas movies past. So here goes: three yarn-tastic flicks: A Christmas Story, Elf, and Surviving Christmas, plus knit and crochet pattern recommendations to get you in the spirit!
A Christmas Story
Peter Billingsley as “Ralphie”, wearing a Ribbed Hat with Pom-Pom
R.D. Robb as “Schwartz”, wearing a Striped Stocking Cap
Ian Patrella as “Randy”, wearing a Ribbed Scarf
Recommended Knitting:
Elf
Zooey Deschanel as , wearing a Crocheted Stripe Scarf, and Knit Hat
Honeycomb Stitch, Knit Hat
Background player, wearing a Striped, Rib Beanie
Recommended Stitching:
Bernat Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell: My Guy Beanie
Bernat Satin: Striped Scarf
Bernat Softee Chunky: Golden Glow Earflap Hat
Bernat Roving: Pompom Souffle Hat
James Gandolfini as “Tom”, in a traditional Christmas Fair Isle Pullover
Christina Applegate as “Alicia”, in a Garter Stitch Hat
“Alicia”, wearing a Fair Isle Turtleneck Sweater.
“Christine”, wearing a Crocheted Stripe Scarf.
Recommended Stitching:
Bernat Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell: Subway Scarf
Bernat Super Saver: Snowflake Sweater
Bernat Satin: Other Snowflake Sweater
Bernat Roving: Cowl & Hat
Happy viewing; happy stitching!
xx, Vickie
