Knitwear of the Oscars

Little Women (Sony Pictures, Costumes by Jacqueline Durran)

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Beth, Jo, Meg, and Amy wearing Fair Isle mittens and a ruffled scarf. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.

• Jo’s Shawl, by Fiber Workshop
• Love Triangle Shawlette (extended version) by Vickie Howell
• Shine Mittens by Sophia Kammeborn

1917 (Universal Pictures, Costume Design by David Crossman and Jacqueline Durran)

Colonel Mackenzie in Seed stitch tie. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Seed stitch tie. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

1917 was a masterpiece of film-making. Beautiful, heart-wrenching, and epic. The cherry on top, though was when Benedict Cumberbatch’s character turned to not only reveal the stunt-casting of his cameo but also, a knit tie. <insert slow clap.>

Suggested Pattern:

• Tye-phoon from AwareKnits by Vickie Howell & Adrienne Armstrong

The Joker (Warner Bros, Costume Design by Mark Bridges)

Sophie in shawl collar cardigan. Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers.

The Joker really only had glimpses of knitwear but sweater, I saw you. Girl, though, I would need a cozy cardigan, too if I were being stalked by an unfed Joaquin Pheonix! 

Suggested Pattern:

• Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Sony Pictures, Costume Design by multiple)

Pussycat in crochet halter and fringed bag. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood used crochet expertly to evoke the hippie spirit of Manson Family member, Pussycat. Actress Margaret Qualley, as the character, wore several pieces throughout the film, including this halter top, and cross-body fringed bag.

Suggested Patterns:

• Meditteranean Love by DROPS Design
• Tashe Bag by Drew Emborsky from The Knit Vibe by Vickie Howell

Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight, Costume Design by Mayes C. Rubeo)

Rosie in a striped, ruched top. Photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight

Rosie in chevron jacket. Photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight

Scarlet Johansson was a delight as Rosie in Jojo Rabbit. The sweaters she wore as the character, though were <insert me kissing fingertips to mwah!> I mean look at those artfully ruched sleeves on the stripy pullover! And, anyone who says chevrons are over, needs to get schooled by this cardigan. Perfection!

Suggested Patterns:

• Honey Bop by Amy Appel
• Fading Lines by Joji Locatelli

Marriage Story (Netflix, Costume Design by Mark Bridges)

Nicole in ribbed cardi. Photo Courtesy of Netflix

In Marriage Story the ribbed cardigans worn by Scarlet Johansson’s character Nicole felt like the physical manifestation of a much-needed hug. A good cardigan does the same for me from time to time. 

Suggested Pattern:

• Cardigan i Patent by Helga Isager

Knitwear of the Oscars: Actor in a Supporting Role

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Sony Pictures, Costume Design by Arjun Bhasin, Sweater Knitting by Yasemin Esmek)

Fred Rogers in Stockinette cardigan. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Fred Rogers in Stockinette Stitch pullover. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Who is Mister Rogers without his iconic sweaters? In A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood the knitwear itself, along with Tom Hanks, could’ve been nominated for their supporting role!

Suggested Patterns:

• Beekman 1802 Cardigan, by Beekman 1802
• Greensleeves from AwareKnits by Vickie Howell and Adrienne Armstrong
• Claws & Effect by Josh Bennett

Knitwear of the Oscars: Actress in a Supporting Role

Richard Jewell (Warner Bros, Costume Design by Deborah Hopper)

Richard Jewell in Fair Isle and intarsia sweater. Photo courtesy of Waner Bros

Richard Jewell is the only film in this post that I’ve yet to see. However, I’d be an irresponsible knitter if I were to not give a mention to this sweater spectacle! Why flamingos, you ask? Well, dear reader, I say, why not?!

Suggested Patterns:

• Flamingo Parade by DROPS
• Raga by Violet M.B. McQuade

Knitwear of the Oscars: Writing (Original Screenplay)

Knives Out (Lionsgate,  Costume Design by Jenny Egan)

Aran sweater and ribbed pullover. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

Ransom Drysdale in an Aran pullover (aka jumper). Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

Marta Cabrera in rainbow scarf. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

If there was an Oscar being given out for best-wearing-of an Aran Sweater, Chris Evans would win it by a landslide. I mean, this piece deserves its own Twitter account! But I digress.

There are a few sweaters, scarves and accessories in this movie which, for me, just added to the fun of this joyride of a film.

Random side note: In 2012 I got to interview Director Rian Johnson when he was promoting his film Looper. You can see that here.

Suggested Patterns:

• Svenson by Jared Flood
• Palette Scarf by Vickie Howell

Thanks for walking with me on this trip down Knitwear of the Oscars lane. Enjoy watching the Academy Awards this Sunday evening! 

*Although I’ve seen all but one of the films shown here, I’ve by no means seen all of the films nominated across all categories, so it’s likely that I’ve missed pieces and/or couldn’t find photography to represent them. I also only listed each movie under one category, although many were nominated multiple times. This article is meant as a film-and-knitwear-design fangirl post only.