Berlin Premiere for the movie, Bruno. Original photo from Mirror.co.uk Sacha Baron-Cohen’s latest movie’s character made an appearance (bookended by two, pretty in pink ladies) in Berlin recently, sporting an anatomically correct, neck-to-toe knitted outfit. Can you hear the crowd chanting, “Hey…
Darren Aronofsky’s movie The Wrestler (2008) offers brilliant performances, a heartbreaking story and a glimpse of knitwear. Marissa Tomei’s character Pam (aka Cassidy) wearing a cabled newsboy cap. Recommended Stitching: Crochet Cap by Drops Design Cabled Newsboy Cap, by Shannita Williams-Alleyne…
Ok, technically this isn’t a movie knitwear spotting (Television Tuesday’s, anyone?), but go with it. Last night was the much anticipated season premiere of HBO’s vampire series, True Blood. Did you spy the knitting shout-out? One scene depicted Anna Paquin’s character…
Director Tim Burton can often be counted on for weaving knitted items into the scenes of his movies. His version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) however, is his finest tribute to the love of yarn! Helena Bonham Carter’s…
Golden Compass (2007) features a tough-as-nails little girl, donning tons of soft knits! Dakota Blue Richard’s character Lyra, wearing a garter stitch coat, ribbed beanie and grey fingerless gloves. “Lyra” wearing a simple, stockinette bonnet. Ben Walker’s character Roger, wearing…
Stanley Kubrick’s brilliant film The Shining, juxtaposes cozy knits with chilling horror! Jack Nicholson’s character Jack Torrance, wearing a knitted tie at the beginning of the movie. “Jack” wearing a raglan-sleeved turtleneck sweater. Danny Lloyd’s Danny Torrance, wearing an Apollo-inspired…
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YARNYAY! FALL BOX REVEAL:
Every season, YarnYAY! presents a new box for knitters who are ready to dive into a more in-depth project than our regular monthly boxes. For Autumn, we've gone mad for plaid, and are thrilled to have partnered with FOUR other (besides mine) woman-owned, small businesses. (Tap to see.)
We're shipping these box beauties on Tuesday 10/17 and only have a limited amount. Reserve yours today, in whatever palette speaks to you, and we'll get it to you ASAP. Link in @vickiehowell bio, or visit yarnyay.com
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FREE Pattern 🚨 Alert: The Ginger Spice Bi-Color Brioche Scarf! We couldn't resist whipping up this beauty out of the YarnYAY! October featured yarn @thefibrecompany &Make Aran (in colors Spill the Tea and Mon Ami). Make it to match either pair of the mitt patterns that come with our October Box, or make it on its own. You do you!
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The Forager wrist warmers by @hellogavriella (and featured in the YarnYAY! October Box) might be my favorite crocheted mitt pattern we've ever included in one of our monthly boxes. The wool/alpaca blend of @thefibrecompany &Make Aran yarn is the perfect medium for textured linen stitches. Oh, and the peek-a-boo detailing at the top-edges, is *chef's kiss"!
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