Dec
03

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