21 Best Knitting and Crochet Moments in TV and Film

Ever sat down to watch a film or your favourite TV show, only to find yourself getting distracted (and excited!) about the crochet blanket in the background? “Ohh… I wonder where they got that pattern from?… Just look at the colourway!” Read our top TV spots and you’ll soon realise that you’re not alone…

The Big Bang Theory

Amy’s granny square blanket catches the eye every time.

21 Best Knitting and Crochet Moments in TV and Film

Cure Touch

Harry Potter

Molly Weasley’s crocheted sleeves are surely a form of witchcraft!

Just for Fun

The Smurfs

How can you NOT admire this fabulous blanket? We’re bewitched!

Pin and Paper

Twilight

You can be as warm as Bella by downloading one fan’s version of the pattern here!

Subliminal Rabbit

E.T.

Thank sheep for blankets, to protect your extraterrestrial identity…

Life on Mars

Well, there’s surely no better way to set a 70s scene than with a crochet blanket.

Crochet Concupiscence

True Blood

Here, True Blood’s Lafayette sports a granny square throw with eyelet corners. He also has another with a granny square design.

Stix on the Beach

Gilmore Girls

How are we expected to concentrate with that throw in the foreground?

Mad Men

This crochet blanket uses the ‘Catherine Wheel’ stitch. We want to see more! What a tease.

CrocheTime

Breaking Bad

This oversized granny square is just one of the throws that pops up in the White’s house.

The Batter's Box

Orange Is the New Black

Such a beautiful blanket with delicate flower motifs, using Japanese crochet – not to mention those colours!

CrocheTime

Parks and recreation

It’s hard not to admire this granny square blanket on the back of Ann’s sofa! You can recreate it with this pattern.

Healthy Body Happy Wallet

Call the Midwife

Despite ‘knitting’ the granny squares with needles instead of hook, you have to admit it’s a lovely blanket.

Gemma Garner

The Hobbit

An error that’s not to be forgiven lightly…

SpongeBob SquarePants

We’re sure Squidward must enjoy his crochet, even if there are needles on his copy of Modern Crochet.

New Girl

Jess and her friends enjoy a spot of needlework and show off a nice looking yarn stash too.

The Rabbit Hutch

A Close Shave

Comedy duo Wallace and Gromit covet our favourite topic (yarn!) in this hilarious short film. We love Gromit even more!

Knit York City

Harry Potter (again!)

“I was merely reading the muggle magazines,” said Dumbledore. “I do love knitting patterns.”

Shreddies advert

We were delighted when the Shreddies advert showed a groovy team of knitting grannies!

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Here is one of the world’s most glamorous icons Holly Golightly - played by Audrey Hepburn - elegantly holding a WIP. We only wish we knew where she found that delightful red yarn.