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A collection of chic, wearable designs honoring the stars of cinema’s golden era, Silver Screen Knits will transport you back to old Hollywood.

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In the film Giant, Elizabeth Taylor plays a feisty yet refined Virginia debutante who marries a Texas rancher and experiences serious culture clash. This timeless dress with lace edging will make you feel at home wherever you land – Virginia, Texas, London, or Hong Kong. You bring the feistiness; it’ll bring the refinement.

In Passage to Marseille, Humphrey Bogart plays a journalist who becomes a prisoner of war who becomes an Allied fighter, flying bombing runs over France. This sweater is just as versatile as Bogey was: 2x2 ribbing gives a close fit but a comfortable one, and the yarn comes in lots of manly colors.

Katharine Hepburn was famous for wearing trousers both on- and off-screen, and when designer Karida Collins heard about Silver Screen Knits she insisted on a pair of Katharine Hepburn trouser socks. Knit in Karida’s own Neighborhood Fibre Co. Luxury Sock, these are lacy yet practical, and would satisfy even Hepburn’s high standards.

In Plenty, Meryl Streep is at times damaged and cruel, but always impeccably dressed in one of a series of gorgeous sweaters. Ann Weaver maintains the post-war era feminine appeal of this cardigan, worn in the final scene of the movie, while adding updated shaping and a sophisticated lace pattern. Should you find yourself on a hilltop in France...

This stunning top, inspired by Lana Turner’s role as an actress betrayed by her unscrupulous director in The Bad and the Beautiful, is as comfortable in the office as it is at a Hollywood premiere. Knit in a sumptuous silk and cashmere blend with beaded accents, this top will turn heads. As they say, looking good is the best revenge.

This sleek Bullitt-inspired cardigan combines sexy Steve McQueen style with casual accessibility. Perfect for relaxing after a car chase, and comfortable enough to allow you to catch the bad guys. The shawl collar and leather buttons will make you the envy of everyone at the precinct.

Marilyn Monroe’s doe-eyed Amanda Dell wears the inspiration for this finely detailed sweater to great effect during her dance number in Let’s Make Love, removing it to reveal her sheer bodysuit. Whether you wear it with pants, a skirt or even a bodysuit, you’re sure to wow any crowd!

In The Women, Joan Crawford’s Crystal Allen is as stylish as she is conniving and the Trumpet Skirt would suit her to a tee. Drapey, silky and more than a little dramatic, this skirt hugs your curves even as it keeps your legs under wraps. Lustrous Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend will make knitting a pleasure on all those long train rides to Reno.

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