Old Hollywood eye candy

A goal that I've had for awhile is to have an entire outfit consisting of things I've made myself. And if you follow me on Instagram you'll know I'm currently working on making a pair of 1970s pants, that are turning out to have more of a 1930s/1940s look to them. So, naturally I've been on the look out for some 1930s, 40s and 50s vintage style sweater patterns. But, typical me has gotten side tracked in this search and have come across many pictures of Old Hollywood celebrities wearing some pretty awesome knitwear.

Below are some of my favorites, none of which are anything I have in mind to go with my pants, but they're pretty none the less. Is this more procrasti-knitting?

Everyone knows I'm a sucker for a good ole fashioned stranded sweater. So, it was only natural that it was love at first sight when I saw these two sweaters on Peter Lawford. From looking at vintage knitting patterns, these style sweaters seemed to be all the rage for both men and women in the 40s and 50s. 

I've been in love with Marilyn Monroe's Cowichan style sweater for a very, very long time. The Cowichan style was originated by the Cowichan people of the Vancouver Islands in British Colombia, Canada. It has been popular among both locals and tourists of the area. It's a lovely sweater, with the large gauge and drop shoulder construction it would be a it a super warm addition to my closet for this bitterly cold winter we're already having.

I've briefly talked about the sweater Sandra Dee wore in the early 1960s that I fell so deeply in love with. It looks so fluffy and warm and I know the stitch makes it even thicker and warmer, so, it's doubly wonderful. It was only natural that I immediately knew this was something I needed in my closet as soon as possible. And as you already know I plan on recreating the sweater using a vintage pattern I have in a booklet. Plan on seeing a lot more of this sweater over the next few months. Unfortunately, the pink and white stripes won't go with my red and gold plaid pants.

There's really nothing like a classic cardigan worn by some classically handsome men. It seemed to be all the rage for the teen heartthrobs of the 1950s, maybe in hopes of making them look a little more wholesome than they actually were. These sweaters are the closest thing on this list that would go with my pants. But I'm completely sold on a cardigan. If I do decide I'd like one it's super easy to find a pattern. 

I'm sure in about 2.5 seconds I'll be derailed from my pattern search and I'll find another handful of my favorite classic celebrities wearing some awesome knitwear. Which is why you should follow me on instagram, twitter, and tumblr where I regularly post my knitting inspirations.