Knit And Let Die

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?

Knitted Nutter

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

Scary!

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:

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39 Comments
  • Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm
    February 25, 2022

    Ha ha, very funny 🙃

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      Thank you 😊

  • Going Batty in Wales
    February 25, 2022

    I 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, 2022

      It 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, 2022

    Such an entertaining post. Love it!

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      Thank you 😊

  • mjcd2017
    February 25, 2022

    Nevertheless, Roger Moore looks good in anything … even horrible knits. 🤣

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      He made get to you. Thank you 😊

  • Peter's pondering
    February 25, 2022

    I think I’ve worked out what the knitted nutter does for a living:

    https://youtu.be/qiBvrsnB1cU

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      Lol!! Thank you, Peter. 🤣

  • Yetismith
    February 25, 2022

    I 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, 2022

      Thank you. Yeti. 😊

  • John
    February 25, 2022

    That Knitted Nutter guy is hilarious! Poor guy… 😂

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      Thank you, John. I agree 🤣

  • Lou Carreras
    February 25, 2022

    Some 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, 2022

      Sounds great Lou, thank you 😊

  • pIEdTyPe
    February 25, 2022

    Poor 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, 2022

      Thank you 😊 I never thought of that, yes, his poor grandmother 🤣

  • Jim Flanigan
    February 25, 2022

    Also loved Moore as Bond in The Man with the Golden Needle.

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      Thank you, Jim, I saw what you did there 😊

  • Rosaliene Bacchus
    February 25, 2022

    Hilarious, Trev 😀 😀 😀

    • Trev
      February 25, 2022

      Thank you, Rosaliene. 😊

  • Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
    February 25, 2022

    Good day for some innocent humor, Trev! This made me smile! 🙂 <3

    • Trev
      February 26, 2022

      Thank you as always, Cheryl xxxxxxxxxxx

  • Carol anne
    February 26, 2022

    Lol 😀 trev I had a good laugh here! Thank you! Xx

  • Anonymous
    February 26, 2022

    I think Roger looks pretty good in his winter warmer.

    • Trev
      February 26, 2022

      Thank you, Sue. 😊

  • SueW
    February 26, 2022

    Once 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, 2022

      The gremlins, Sue, but thank you for your comment 😊

  • luisa zambrotta
    February 26, 2022

    I had never seen a full Balaclava, before! … a bit scary😳

    • Trev
      February 26, 2022

      Thank you, Luisa. And yes, they certainly look scary. You wouldn’t want to wear on if you visited a bank. :O

  • Lauren
    February 27, 2022

    The 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, 2022

      Thank you, Lauren. I’m sure yours will have been much better than the knitted nutter. 😊

  • mitchteemley
    February 28, 2022

    Yep, pretty sure the guy in the chair is wearing a dress made out of potholders.

    • Trev
      March 1, 2022

      Thank you, Mitch. 😀

  • unholypursuit
    August 16, 2022

    Vintage clothing buyers are now buying these sweaters. 🙂

    • Trev
      August 16, 2022

      What goes around comes around. 😊

  • I love your multicolored cardigan!

    • Trev
      February 22, 2023

      Thank you, Sheila, I love it too. It does keep me warm in the winter. 🙂