I don't think Sophia Loren posed for Knitting Magazines...

...but this model sure has the look doesn't she? Here's the real thing.

Minerva 1942 Ladies Staple Sweaters

"There is nobody like the American Girl for practicability and smartness. No wonder - at work or at play- they have voted the classic sweater their first choice."

Meet my space age siblings!

At first I was just charmed by this illustration, then I realized it's me...and my three little brothers. That's how we played all the time. Except I can't account for the rabbit, but there was usually a dog around that had been assigned a role. Love that the baby is plunged in place. And you can be sure I would have had a side arm...ever try to get three brothers to do what you wanted?