This tweed, originally purchased for this sweater, has been on my mind a lot lately… so much so that I even dreamed about it last week. I was still working on my socks, however, and needed to finish before I started anything new. However, now that the socks are off the needles (and have been worn several times since!), I was ready to start working with this beautiful yarn. I discovered that this Dalegarn Sisik is a dead-on gauge match for several of the tweedy Rowan yarns, so it was the perfect substitute for one of the patterns that I have admired many times…
'Tis Cherie from the beautiful book, Vintage Knits, originally published by Rowan as Vintage Style in 2004.
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This particular pattern, like many in the book, was designed by Kim Hargreaves. The neckline is my favorite part – boatneck with the little buttons! There are only a few finished "Cheries" that I have seen on the Web, and they mentioned that some tweaking was necessary in the neckline and the sleeves… so I hope it doesn't require too much to get the right fit. I want that neckline! |
However, I am already thinking about what pants, skirts and handknit socks will match this pullover… so, as you can see, it is my destiny to knit this sweater. 
On Halloween night, while on trick-or-treat door duty, I cast on for Cherie… and I made some real progress! It has to be the yarn. It just flows through my fingers so well, and I am in love with this color.
Back ribbing complete, and 1.5 inches into the stockinette body.
Cherie will also qualify for three knitalongs that I am currently participating in: Tweeding Along, and the Red Sweater KAL, and NaNoSweMo.
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This is going to be good… I have that feeling!
I love that pattern! It’s been opn my list for awhile. I knit Selena, from the same book in Sisik, I love that yarn!
That model looks like Uma Thurman! The sweater is pretty, too
Love the red.
What a beautiful pattern–and what a gorgeous color!
I’ve been thinking about tweed myself–ogling at patterns in the winter Interweave. Yummy.
This is a great pattern and I love the colour you have chosen! Does the last KAL you’ve joined means that you have to finish this sweater by the end of the month???
What pretty yarn. I can’t wait to see the sweater knit up!
Lovely idea! There are so many nice patterns in that book, I’ve had plans for Helga since last winter….maybe this is the year!
I’ll be sending you good vibes that your neckline goes perfectly!
The Sisik is perfect for that sweater!
Cherie is gonna be stunning Lolly! You’re quite the joiner, aren’t you?
I love the neckline on Cherie too. I’m obsessed with sweaters that just have a couple of buttons right now. Yours will be fantasic in that red tweed!
Great new project! The color is gorgeous.
i love that sweater!
LOVE that colour. And how clever are you for netting three KALs with one sweater!
Lolly, I love this pattern, and I am a huge fan of Donegal Tweed!
Oops, that is Sisik – I totally missed that – it looks just like some yarn I have at home!
The color is perfect for you! XXOO
That yarn is just gorgeous! Love the red. Thanks for letting us know about the NaKniSweMo. I signed up too!
I just finished all of the pieces for a cardigan out of Sisik. I love the stuff and already have at least 4 pairs of socks made from it. The red is a great colour.
Cherie is beautiful!