Friday, June 5, 2015

even more knitting on the big screen

Since starting this blog, I've done a post each fall sharing some of my favorite knits found in movies. Recently I've come across so many wonderful knits that I just couldn't wait until Fall to share... though I can't promise that there's not another list in the making to share at a later point. 

(If you're interested you can read the first two posts here & here




First up is this lovely hat worn by Emma Stone in The Amazing Spiderman. This is from the first movie (which is loads better than the second) and there's even a pattern! It's no secret that I love a good cabled hat, and the color is just perfect. It's on my list of things to knit for sure. 



Several months ago I reread Emma by Jane Austen, which naturally led to watching the movie adaptation (starring Gwyneth Paltrow) on Netflix. There were several lovely knit shawls in this movie, but I think that pink one worn by Toni Collette was my favorite. (I know you can't really see it from the picture, but watch the movie and I promise you'll see what I mean!)



Ok so Waldi bought me About Time for my birthday and it's currently my favorite movie. The story is delightful and Rachel McAdam's character has such a lovely wardrobe. This white cabled sweater is probably my favorite. Beautiful stitching on the sleeves and the back even has buttons. I watched this with my mom when she was visiting and we both got pretty excited about the sweater.



So, this list has an over-representation of hats from superhero movies, but I just had to include this knit hat that Amy Adams wears in Man of Steel. Again, a bit hard to see from the photo but lovely in it's own right. 



And, yes, not a movie (or a great photo) but as I've shared, I've been re-watching Gilmore Girls over the past 7-8 months (currently on season 5) and I just can't get over how many wonderful scarves these girls have. My favorite is that crochet lace one Rory's wearing in this scene (again there's a pattern) but Lorelei has some awesome striped ones that remind me of one my grandma knit for me many years ago. (I'm not convinced about that hat though...)

5 comments:

  1. Like you, I'm constantly amazed and inspired by stuff people wear in movies/TV shows. I never thought I'd say this, but I actually almost prefer watching stuff on my computer over watching it on a "real" TV, if solely for the possibility to take a screenshot whenever something worth remembering appears on screen :)

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    1. haha! Yes, I know what you mean. That's also why I started making these lists. It gives me a reason to take note whenever I spot something amazing.

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  2. Love that white cabled sweater, soo pretty! I get very inspired by clothing in films, not only for knitting but also for sewing - especially films and series set in the 1920s to 1940s are usually a visual feast.

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    1. Yes! that's so true. I especially love BBC for that. Have you seen Call the Midwife? So many beautiful dresses- made me wish I could sew. Hopefully soon!

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    2. Oh yes, I LOVED Call the Midwife, the clothing was beautiful and very inspiring. The books are fantastic too btw (though not for the sewing, ha)

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