Back to the Sixties in the Seventies
Stitchcraft May 1970 Good old Stitchcraft magazine in 1970 shows us that there were still plenty of 1960s influences on fashion as the Seventies dawned. Some of the fashions, particularly the use of belts on both jackets and mini-dresses, bring to mind a watered-down version of Pierre Cardin's famous Cosmos range, which debuted in 1965. These space age designs were highly influential, and were even lifted by Gerry and Sylvian Anderson for their 1967 puppet SF extravaganza Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Belted crocheted cardigan from Stitchcraft in 1970 Unisex top from Pierre Cardin's Cosmos range in 1967 Belted dresses were also popular, and Patons offered new yarns with a shimmery texture that were machine washable. They even offered a shilling off, though sadly this offer ran out on August 29th 1970!