Knits were very popular in the '60s and '70s, as evidenced by this edition of "Mad Mad Modes for Moderns" from Girls' Romances #130 (January 1968) by Jay Scott Pike and this later fashion spread from Seventeen magazine from February 1970. As a knitter myself (not a very good one mind you), I would love to find the time and know-how to recreate one of Pike's illustrations!
Well friends -- big changes are on the horizon for this lady blogger, so this may be the last post for a little while. My boyfriend, Justin has been hired by LEGO® and he will be moving to Denmark this winter! Once I find a job over there, I will join him, but that could take up to a year. Tomorrow I will be moving up to Michigan to live with family while I work towards immigrating to one of the happiest countries in the world! Hooray!
I am pretty sure I would sell my soulfor the dress with the green top and the
multi-color zig-zag bottom!!!
Have a great beginning of December!
See you soon!!!
See you soon!!!
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I think the Batman-style "KAPOW!" is what really sells the style.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the move(s). Hopefully the romance comics don't fill up too many boxes -- or steamer trunks, as the case may be.
Yes, Pike was wise to put action words in this fashion spread!!! I appreciate the good wishes!!!
ReplyDeleteAs a dislocated American (also in Europe), let me also wish you the best as you make the big move.
ReplyDeleteOn the subject of knits: these pictures bring back some memories of growing up in the 70s. My mom was/is a big knitter, making all kinds of stuff for me and my siblings, like stockings, caps, shawls, sweaters, etc., as well as a few afghans that looked like that dress you like so much. When I was really little, I loved it when she made me a colorful ski cap or sweater, but as I approached my teens I became "too cool" for such attire, but now I've come full circle - I love wearing those brightly colored knit caps and shawls she makes...
Congratulations on this new chapter! As a silent but very appreciative observer, I hope we'll still see blog postings from you along the way! -Ray
ReplyDeleteEdo and Ray: I apologize for the delayed reply time on this! I really appreciate the warm thoughts!!!
ReplyDeleteEdo: You are very lucky to have a crafty mom! Everyone should have a knitter in their life! :)