As it's the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, there is a lot of discussion of 1952 in the media, so why don't I join in? One thing that was happening in 1952 in knitting only became noteworthy later - Roger Moore was at the peak of his career as a model for knitting patterns, before switching to acting. The move worked out very well for him, of course, even if it was a loss to knitting. The Stitchcraft Men's Book appeared in that year, I believe, and he featured in most of the 1952 issues of Stitchcraft, including two front covers.
He looks very young (he was about 25) and really pretty good - male
models of later decades often look ridiculous now (bad hair, dreadful
moustaches and/or too much fake tan).
What looks most dated is that he is often posed with a cigarette or a pipe. It seems quite shocking now to see a model smoking. And I associate pipe-smoking with much older men, though perhaps it wasn't like that in 1952.
Forget Roger Moore!(though he is dishy) I want the pattern for that green checked ladies' cardigan on the model next to him.. So cute!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is very smart, though I suspect she's wearing one of those wasp-waisted 50s corsets to achieve that shape.
ReplyDeleteI actually have the pattern for the green cardigan - I think I still have both of those issues! I sold some - but kept Roger....I think the patterns are hard to do though as it's hard to get the right wool.
ReplyDeleteIf you really want the pattern I could dig it out for you. Ruby
Not surprised you kept the issues with Roger Moore in.
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