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May 08, 2007
Cherry, Cherry, Bo Berry...
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Design: Cherry by Anna Bell
Yarn: Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in a red whose name I cannot recall... (I'm so horrible about losing the yarn bands...anyone else have that problem?)
Needles: US 5s & 3s
Size made: 36
Begun: March, 2007
Finished: May, 2007
Ok, Kara, I may have lied a little bit. It did tend to pucker a bit at the bust. But you know, I think I like it better open at the top. Otherwise it's a tad too straight laced for my taste.
Notes....I ran out of yarn! For the first time ever, I actually was not able to finish it out to my tastes. I had the correct amount of balls called for but for whatever reason, it just was not enough. So the collar suffered. It should have been about an inch high and as you can see, it's only a couple of rows high. Bummer. Even my husband commented on it. I love those..."you know, you should really make the collar longer..." (I KNOW! I RAN OUT OF YARN! GAAAAHHHHH!)
And because of that too, I wasn't able to use the same yarn for the belt. So I busted out with a black ribbon and some black buttons. I like the contrast. I'm unsure if I'd like the red on red better, so I guess that's a good thing.
Also, like I said, it's a little gapey around the bustal area. Maybe the girls are just a little too large for life these days. Button-up tops are not my friend. I don't know what my deal is. I really haven't gained weight. My mom thinks it's just my turn to catch up to the rest of the busty women in my family.
This yarn is beautiful! It knits up so pretty and creates and nice fabric. I bought it on super sale from Webs a while back which is why I decided to make this, but I think it's available on quite a variety of web sites.
On the whole, Anna's patterns are wonderfully written. She is clear, concise, and to the point. Everything makes perfect sense and I ran into no snags the whole time.
The sweater itself is great too. I'll wear this a ton, as soon as I fix my button problem. It's a little gapey in places so I think if I move the buttons closer to the body of the sweater it will work a little better. The sizing was right one. One size up would have been too big around my shoulder and one size down would have been way too small. I generally wear a 36 so that's accurate. If I made it again I would probably add an inch to the middle of each front to avoid the gapage.
Overall, a cute little sweater that will be perfect for summer over some capris and flip flops or at the office. Love it!
(see the Flickr page for more photos)
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Comments
Oh Sarah, it's so pretty! I agree, it looks better opened on the top. More flattering for the "ladies". Plus, I love the contrast of the red and black.
Ok, that settles it. must order this pattern.
Posted by: Kara | May 08, 2007
Sooo cute!
And I hope this doesn't sound impossibly stalkerish, but I remember your old blog, and was sad when you stopped posting there. Love seeing your new creations!
Posted by: Cathi | May 08, 2007
Oh beautiful Sarah! The black ribbon belt & buttons make a nice contrast to it. :)
Posted by: Amy Artisan | May 08, 2007
Lovely Cherry.
mine's without the buttons, so not consider as a FO yet.
and thanks for dropping a comment on my shawl.
Posted by: Lois | May 08, 2007
It's real pretty in this shade of red and will be perfect over black capris!
Posted by: erin | May 08, 2007
Hurrah for Cherry. I love the black belt and the black buttons. It looks very elegant and makes the cardi much more versatile than a summer top. I am sorry about the yarn bud don`t feel bad I ran out too. I had the correct amount of skeins and did not have enough for hems. That should teach me to always buy an extra skein.
Posted by: Anna | May 08, 2007
SO cute. That'll be a great summer cardi.
[And yes, I have the same problem with ballbands....]
Posted by: earthchick | May 08, 2007
1) thanks for the invite!
2) i love the sweater! i have the pattern and have been meaning to cast on.
3) did you get a haircut?
Posted by: mai | May 08, 2007
So. Cute. Thank you for reminding me about this pattern. I just listed a bunch of yarn in my Ravelry notebook, and a bunch of Jo Sharp Summer Soho was in there, waiting for a Rebecca cardi that I know I'll never make. Maybe I'll make a Cherry, too! I think your solutions (re: neckband and black buttons/ribbon) work really well. And I agree, Cherry looks cuter on you with the top buttons undone; that's how I would wear it, too, I'm sure!
Posted by: Karma | May 09, 2007
So pretty. I think the black is a great contrast. You did good, what are you complaining about? ;)
Posted by: isel | May 09, 2007
That sweater is just fantastic!!!! I love it! It's such a flattering fit, and looks like you could wear it in lots of ways. Nicely done.
Posted by: Lynne | May 10, 2007
Oh, thats super cute. I love it with the ribbon, much more than the eye cord. And wearing it open is so much prettier and relaxed looking. I have some yarn stashed away for this pattern, seeing yours inspires me to get on it.
Posted by: Knittypants | May 10, 2007
That is a very cute top! I like the contrasting black on red too I think it works really well.
Posted by: Macoco | May 11, 2007
So amazingly cute! I love it.
Posted by: Elli | May 11, 2007
You are so right. I MUST knit this! Yours looks really fantastic. Esp. with the black contrast! It has a very cool vintage look.
Posted by: Leah | May 11, 2007
I have no idea how that sweater would have looked with a longer collar, but I can say that as it is, it looks great!
Posted by: Erin | May 12, 2007
Anna looks Great! I like the black ribbon and buttons.
Posted by: Brenda | May 14, 2007
stopped by to say hi, sarah.
your cardi is so cute and i love the contrasting ribbon and buttons.
Posted by: Michele | May 15, 2007
This cardi is SO cute!!! I love love it. Hmmm...I must try to make one for me. I also love that your Cherry is Cherry colored. Nicely done.
Posted by: Erin | May 17, 2007