Movie Monday Flashback: Posts of Christmas’ Past

Posted on December 3, 2012 by VickieHowell

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:
Bernat Satin: Textured Toque
Bernat Soft Boucle :Long Scarf
Bernat Mosaic: Thankful Thursday Scarf

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

 

Surviving Christmas

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

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