Vintage Tuesday: The Moncho
January 19, 2010
I have dubbed this little gem The Moncho. Much like ManFlu (see ManFlu youtube video here) the poncho has a devastating effect on any male it comes into contact with. I found this little gem in an op-shop in Woodend, Country Victoria on the weekend. Oh how I wish this photo was in colour – I like to imagine that the yarn is a mustard yellow. The whole patten book is shot with these two guys playing pool and I can only imagine that they were told it would be a laugh – a few beers in a pub and a couple of photos. I have serious doubts that this man was warned he would have to don a poncho. What do you think was going through his mind as that shot was taken?
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Now I promise that not all Vintage Tuesdays will be from the seventies – I also found a fabulous fifties Womens Weekly dressmaking supplement that I might share next week. But truly that poncho was just too good to wait.
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Hello. My name is Claire. I have a sock toy addiction. It began two years ago when I was pregnant and nesting. At first I dismissed it. I hadn't sewn in years. "Craft Schmaft" I said. Well it seems this crafty thing is here to stay. This blog brings you the delights of making sock softies, fabric finds and crafty inspiration from round the interweb.
January 19, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Good gawd Claire, that’s flippin hilarious. Please don’t forget to post pictures of your hubbies Mancho when you’re finished knitting it OK.
I think those two pool playing blokes are glancing around the pub wondering why that dude in the corner is sizing up their yellow and brown jumpers. They’re worries that they are about to be jumped for their fashion. They are probably justified.
January 20, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Aren’t they just! My poor hubby was there when I bought the pattern and I could see the look on his face transition of horror to relief as he remembered that I can’t knit to save myself. He’s safe… for now. I’m sure my talented Aunt would be up for knitting for such a good cause though… he he he
January 19, 2010 at 9:47 PM
oh. my. goodness! AWFUL!! The hair is hysterical, so ‘done’!
January 19, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Oh hilarious!! Who ever invented those shades of wool dye?? Just too funny, love Posie
January 20, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Oh my!! Just the other day I was telling my friend that ponchos on little girls are cute, but on boys are oh so wrong! I think I’ll send her this post just to prove the point!!!
January 20, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Oh it’s such a double standard but I have to agree Tracey… The Moncho really is a one way trip to WRONG TOWN!
January 20, 2010 at 7:03 AM
oh no too funny! I have the BEST vintage patterns to send you! oh my from a big AWW craft book from the 80′s! think australiana knitting and jewellery!
Corrie:)
January 20, 2010 at 7:13 AM
Oh hilarious, please do Corrie – there’s nothing like a bit of 80s knitting, the era of Ken Done and Jenny Kee has a lot to answer for!!
January 23, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Fantastic pics. Love it. Those poor poor men. Wonder where they are now?
January 24, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Anna I’m sure they’re out there believing that they’ve put the humiliation of the poncho years behind them… little do they know… awww… poor guys!
February 23, 2010 at 12:02 AM
[...] Yes, that is a chrochet tie on a man you can see up there – sorry couldn’t resist. There’s always a token project for a man in these vintage pattern books. Poor men. He looks quite happy to be in this shot though as opposed to the Moncho (man poncho) guy. [...]
April 20, 2010 at 4:13 PM
I honestly enjoyed reading through your blog posts, and I’ve added you to my AOL RSS.