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McKnittey Musings

Hollywood Knits - Shirley Temple

Posted by Kelli Ladwig on

Shirley Temple was actually born "Shirley Temple" April 1928 in Santa Monica, California. She was the number one box office draw from 1935-1938 but was hurt by the same "box office poison" article that had hurt Joan Crawford and Katherine Hepburn's careers.

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Knitting Saves Lives

Posted by Kelli Ladwig on

The caption in Getty Images reads. . ."England, 1940, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) pictured with her two daughters Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret as they take part in knitting to help with war charities during World War Two."

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Hollywood Knitting - Doris Day

Posted by Kelli Ladwig on

This week's post is about Doris Day. I do not even know where to start or end with her. Her knitting just seems to be icing on the cake. She was in the first movie to gross $1 million, "That Touch of Mink" with Cary Grant. As of 2012, she was the box office ranking actress of all time and among the top 6 actors of all time.

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Adding Teacher To The List

Posted by Gretchen A. on

In case you haven't heard, we are excited to be teaching at DFW Fiberfest 2016! We are teaching a class the morning of Sunday, April 3, on yarn weights, gauges and skeins. Join us for a whole lot of fun! Keep posted for more details!

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Hollywood Knitting - Deborah Kerr

Posted by Kelli Ladwig on

Deborah Kerr, born September 30, 1921, was a Scottish actress best known for her roles in "The King and I" with Yul Brenner, "An Affair to Remember" with Cary Grant, and "Frm Here to Eternity" with Burt Lancaster.

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