Sunday, January 29, 2012

Lady Mary's Closet: The 1920s Sweater

There is not a lot of knitwear in Downton Abbey but I did spot one in epsiode 7 of season 1 (and I've seen one in season 2 too!).

mary knits

Mary wears this lovely grey blue sweater when she arrives home after remaining in London with Aunt Rosamund. It's got a cream button placket and grey blue buttons. She pairs it with a cream skirt and a simple white blouse and pearls. I always find it interesting when the Downton costumers put together a look with unusual (to a modern viewer at any rate) color combos. Generally, white and cream together is a no go. Not sure what color blouse I think would look better but I adore the grey blue color of the sweater!


mary knits back

Here's a back shot of the sweater. It's a nice slouchy sweater that reminds me so much of 1920s sweaters. Perhaps Mary has brought back some of the latest fashions from London!


This one has such a similar color palette!

Don't they look so warm and comfy!

Looking to make your own 1920s sweater? This 1918 pattern on Ravelry would be a nice pick or start with any slouchy ribbed cardigan pattern. Knit the button placket and collar in cream to get the two tone look. Not a knitter? Modify a thrifted sweater by sewing on a fabric button placket and collar in contrasting color.

8 comments:

  1. my dish network is not recording Downton Abbey. I am upset because I have missed a few of them I love the sweaters very pretty.

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    1. How sad. I wonder if they might be online. I know I watched the first season on the PBS website the first time through before they made it to Netflix.

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    2. Yes, these are so cool! I love these cardigans and been inspired by similar illustrations for some new projects in the pipeline - can't wait to see them finished!

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    3. Season 2 is avaible to watch online for free on the pbs website. I'm not sure about season 1 though...

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  2. I really loves these posts of yours. Keep up the good work and drool worthy clothes recaps. :)

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  3. I crochet, and this really inspires me to attempt making one! They look so comfy.

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  4. I have something similar to this from a pattern in 1916, if you're interested. I've got plans to make one as well someday. Even if it's crochet and I prefer knitting. :)

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    1. Thanks for the offer, but I can't crochet to save my life! lol. It's bad when I try.

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