Yarn Bombs: In the '70s, Knitting Was Totally Far Out

Progressive guys could also wear the same long vests as their girlfriends.

In the era of caftans, ponchos were all the rage.

Man talk: Can a guy wear a poncho? Of course.

When you're making a classy cardigan, use that extra yarn to make a dapper little bow tie. Then, complete your sophisticated look with a beret.

Her coat collar is so crazy, she has to dance about it.

Colorful machine-knit fun for the whole family, circa 1975.

If you aren't tired of crocheting after making this chevron tunic coat, then go on to the matching hat.

Every sexy professor needs a cravat and a thick, cable-knit cardigan.

It's not enough to knit an image into your sweater in primary colors. If you want people to think you swiped it from your kid's closet, make it small and tight. High-waisted mom jeans are a must.

In the '70s, it was cool for young women to dress like modest grannies because senior citizens hardly ever appeared in knitting pattern books.

Or, you could take leftover "granny squares" and turn them into a skimpy and psychedelic halter top.

Vaguely ethnic looking sweaters were popular, too.

And a prissy pink sweater gets sassier with Princess Leia hair buns.

"I made this dress myself." "Classy! What's the pattern called?" "Uhhh ... Fuzzy-Wuzzy."

So many hats to make, so little time.

Keep your face warm and frighten dogs and small children in the process.

Babies look like ballers in knitted footie pajamas.

Or in tiny sweaters just like Dad's.

"Kids! Do you know how many hours I put into those sweaters?? Put that paint down now!"

This mom is so mean she not only dressed her child in a long homemade vest, she made the kid wear school supplies in a neck pouch.

Of course, this handmade pouch Mom spent hours working on may have brought on even worse schoolyard taunting.

The original hoodie, horse not included.

These crochet sweater vests are just for the guys in this household.

In the '70s, stylish dudes knew a nice leather belt could give a turtleneck that extra something.

Mustard, plum, and olive green were the colors of the day.

Foxy men knew how to rock cardigans and mustaches.

Looking smart with coordinating turtleneck and cardigan combo.

This woman takes your sweater set, and ups you with a matching skirt.

Sweater set? Who needs it when you can knit these awesome bellbottoms to match your kid's button-down sweater.

Have you ever considered knitting a one-piece swimsuit?

What about crocheting a yarn bikini?

Or just a belly-bearing crop top.

Whatever you do, remember: Vests are fierce.

Are these the best vests ever knitted? No doubt.