"Sweater Day" to honour Mr. Rogers

by Jarrett Martineau | February 27, 2008 at 08:45 am

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Cardigans are the new cargo pants. You know you've got one.

But do you think Mr. Rogers could have imagined that his trademark fashion-piece -- the button-up, woolen sweater -- would be so de rigeur in 2008?

Celebrate the cozy side of life by sliding into a sweater on March 20th, in support of your friendliest neighbour, the incomparable Mr. Fred Rogers.

A tribute to children's public television pioneer Fred Rogers will include an effort to get people everywhere to wear a sweater on what would have been his 80th birthday.
March 20th is being promoted as "Sweater Day" to honor Rogers, who died of cancer five years ago. A sweater was his trademark garb on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

David Newell, who played speedy deliveryman Mr. McFeely on the show, appears in a YouTube video that touts the event.

"Sweater Day" is the capstone to a six-day celebration planned by Family Communications Inc. of Pittsburgh. Rogers created the company to produce his show.

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edgeofurge.com

at 14:11 on February 27th, 2008

Ross cardigan sweater, worn by Shuylar, shot by Amanda and Jess on the Battleship North Carolina

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Jodiefranc

at 14:20 on February 27th, 2008

men's L.L. Bean sweaters are comfy, what can I say? I didn't even realize it was a trend, but I support it :)

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MaryMTB

at 15:35 on February 27th, 2008

I made this for my husband after a pullover failed to please. He says a cardigan is more versatile, easier to take on and off. I like how it's so square-conservative-type that it's a little punk.

My thought is that since you can never be sure if the five buildings you walk into in a day will be icy with ac or way overheated, lots of versatility in layers makes you a better urban nomad.

Plus, you also look like Mr. Rogers.

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Sivart Eel

at 15:52 on February 27th, 2008

I think this is a great idea.

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Rob Peters

at 15:58 on February 27th, 2008

Sweater day...what a great idea. Kurt Cobain is another celebrity who had a hand in making the unlikely cardigan a little more punk rock.

Jarrett Martineau

at 16:13 on February 27th, 2008

That makes sense -- grunge is back baby! Time to break out the workboots and plaid jackets.

myauntdebbie

at 18:22 on February 27th, 2008

Neighbor helping neighbor, thats what it's all about!

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Midnight Spaghetti

at 21:27 on February 27th, 2008

Midnight Spaghetti & The Chocolate G-Strings is a retro funk band from Virginia, but they have known about the awesome power of the cardigan since their inception. Pictured here, Josh "The Sex" Dove (tenor saxophone) sports a blue number on their 2007 Canadian tour.

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Absey

at 06:10 on February 28th, 2008

This is my brother! He dresses up for Halloween as Mister Rogers. He sang the Mr. Roger's theme song and he had a King Friday puppet. He was the center of attention at the Halloween party.

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rudy138

at 14:22 on March 1st, 2008

This Sweater was worn by Mr. Fred Rodgers. His head was not the cathedral at Alma-Ata.
I like sweaters.

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twitchery

at 09:04 on March 2nd, 2008

We went to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. where there was a section of collectibles honoring great TV shows personalities. It was amazing to see one of the sweaters Mr Rogers wore on his show.

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