By What were they thinking back then? Knit and let die as posed by the future James Bond. I can understand Roger Moore taking up the offer of advertising revenue at the time as he was obviously a young, struggling actor. But…..come on. The dashing, suave and sophisticated Mr Simon Templar could pack a punch to stop the hardest of criminals.
Saville Row Suit
Often dicing with death as James Bond, beating bombs, machine guns and lasers, always smart in his Saville Row suits, seen here in knitted jumpers that make him more like fireplace salesperson of the year! I’ve nothing against fireplace salespeople, but, I doubt they’d hardly make a good James Bond.
What Is It?
And that guy sat in the chair with his mug of coffee? Is it a coat, a dress or what? It must itch like mad if he’s wearing nothing underneath. It won’t have done his street cred any good either, no matter how much he was paid. I bet that smile would soon fall from his face if his mates knocked on the door and he’d be struggling to move away wrapped up like a bell tent.
The Balaclava
The full balaclava‘s look evil, but I doubt if they’re from the 60s or 70s. They look very modern. I remember wearing a balaclava when I was a small lad, but on adults, they seem to take on a sinister effect. Almost as though they are bank robbers. They just don’t look right and I’m sure if you walked into a shop while wearing one it wouldn’t be long before the police arrived, complete with knitted truncheons!
For those that missed it, I have my own beautiful knitted cardigan here:
And if you’re interested in taking up knitting, here’s a website:
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm
February 25, 2022Ha ha, very funny 🙃
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you 😊
Going Batty in Wales
February 25, 2022I have just been going through old books on various crafts and it is hilarious to see the designs in the ones dating from the 70’s and 80’s!
Trev
February 25, 2022It really is hilarious. I was looking at some of the old wallpapers and furnishings from the 60s and 70s too. Everyone seemed to have a cocktail bar. Thank you 😊
Don't Lose Hope
February 25, 2022Such an entertaining post. Love it!
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you 😊
mjcd2017
February 25, 2022Nevertheless, Roger Moore looks good in anything … even horrible knits. 🤣
Trev
February 25, 2022He made get to you. Thank you 😊
Peter's pondering
February 25, 2022I think I’ve worked out what the knitted nutter does for a living:
https://youtu.be/qiBvrsnB1cU
Trev
February 25, 2022Lol!! Thank you, Peter. 🤣
Yetismith
February 25, 2022I had such a crush on Roger Moore when I was a kid but not in that sweater, though it is positively sexy compared to that other…dear oh dear, what is that? My mum and her sisters could knit. I still have a sweater my aunt made me over 50 years ago. It’s wool though so can’t wear it.
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you. Yeti. 😊
John
February 25, 2022That Knitted Nutter guy is hilarious! Poor guy… 😂
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you, John. I agree 🤣
Lou Carreras
February 25, 2022Some of the best knitters I knew back when were Maine lobstermen. The knit the “parlors” of the lobster traps, and could knit a sweater of mitts as well. they had plenty of time available in their shops listening to the weather alerts on the marine radio stations to this sort of stuff.
Trev
February 25, 2022Sounds great Lou, thank you 😊
pIEdTyPe
February 25, 2022Poor Knitted Nutter. I can only imagine his dear grandmother made that for him and he endured wearing it (or is it wearing him) just long enough to send her this picture.
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you 😊 I never thought of that, yes, his poor grandmother 🤣
Jim Flanigan
February 25, 2022Also loved Moore as Bond in The Man with the Golden Needle.
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you, Jim, I saw what you did there 😊
Rosaliene Bacchus
February 25, 2022Hilarious, Trev 😀 😀 😀
Trev
February 25, 2022Thank you, Rosaliene. 😊
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
February 25, 2022Good day for some innocent humor, Trev! This made me smile! 🙂 <3
Trev
February 26, 2022Thank you as always, Cheryl xxxxxxxxxxx
Carol anne
February 26, 2022Lol 😀 trev I had a good laugh here! Thank you! Xx
Anonymous
February 26, 2022I think Roger looks pretty good in his winter warmer.
Trev
February 26, 2022Thank you, Sue. 😊
SueW
February 26, 2022Once again the Anonymous comment about Roger in his winter warmer was from me! It seems to do that when I choose the VISIT the site option, but only when I’m using my iPad.
Trev
February 26, 2022The gremlins, Sue, but thank you for your comment 😊
luisa zambrotta
February 26, 2022I had never seen a full Balaclava, before! … a bit scary😳
Trev
February 26, 2022Thank you, Luisa. And yes, they certainly look scary. You wouldn’t want to wear on if you visited a bank. :O
Lauren
February 27, 2022The knitted nutter is hilarious. I knitted an afghan for each of my immediate family members one holiday. It took me all year. I hope they were nicer than that one shown. LOL
Trev
February 27, 2022Thank you, Lauren. I’m sure yours will have been much better than the knitted nutter. 😊
mitchteemley
February 28, 2022Yep, pretty sure the guy in the chair is wearing a dress made out of potholders.
Trev
March 1, 2022Thank you, Mitch. 😀
unholypursuit
August 16, 2022Vintage clothing buyers are now buying these sweaters. 🙂
Trev
August 16, 2022What goes around comes around. 😊
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
February 21, 2023I love your multicolored cardigan!
Trev
February 22, 2023Thank you, Sheila, I love it too. It does keep me warm in the winter. 🙂