Starsky and Hutch Paul Michael Glaser Adult Costume Cardigan Sweater

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I’m one of the most non-violent, quiet, unassuming people you will ever meet, but something about that character grabbed me, and I wanted to make that sweater. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Finally, the collar was tucked, and rolled, and stitched (in desperation) so thatthe sweatercould be worn for Halloween. It had everything a novice knitter should be thrilled with: stranded colorwork, three different colors, men’s sizing, seven pages of instructions, and outdated yarn terms, like “Sportswool. While watching the show for the first time in 2015-2016, I became enamored with the character, and the comedic brilliance of actor Paul Michael Glaser.

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Hi…looking for a Starsky sweater my wife would like to know what kind of wool you use , she has an original pattern here but she says that she is unable to get that same wool anymore so what did you use please…thank you. When Paul Michael Glaser was cast as Starsky, he insisted that he be comfortable while filming, and told the wardrobe department to let David Soul be the clothes horse. I’m not sure that wearing a heavy wool sweater in Los Angeles equates with comfortable, butit was frequently worn by Paul on the show, and was one of the iconic pieces of clothing most often associated with Starky. If I were concerned about appearances, I would probably make up an elaborate tale about Marilyn Monroe.I’ve always been this way, and if someone insists that my approach may not be realistic, I become more stubborn and determined to take on the challenge. A guy who fanciessalami orpizza for breakfast, andwonders if peanut butter would pair nicely with caviar. If you want to know more, Paul did a fascinating interview with the Archive of American Television, where he talks wardrobe and more.

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Marilyn, after all, wore a very similar sweater in 1962, andwas famously photographed (pantsless) on the Santa Monica Beach. No, the collar isnot quite right, but I can’t for the life of me figure out what the right way to do it.