…I am still trying to figure out how I pulled this one off…
Cherie Pullover
Pattern: "Cherie" from Vintage Knits (Rowan)
Designer: Kim Hargreaves
Yarn: Dale of Norway Sisik in Red
Needles: Size US 5 and 6
Started: October 31st / Finished: November 29th
More "Cherie" photos here!
Working my fingers to the bone – Two sweaters this month! Of course, it was only because of my vacation and my time off from work and school for the holiday that I was able to accomplish such a feat… in a usual month, I can barely finish the cuff of one sock! Maybe the pressure of three knitalongs was the impetus I needed. I joined NaKniSweMo, Red Sweater, and Tweeding Along, and Cherie qualifies for all three!
Cherie was a wonderful knit, probably because I am head over heels for this yarn. The pattern was a little wonky in some places, so I modified the sleeves, the neckline, and the back of the sweater to get a better fit. I was a little neurotic about trying it on in the process as well, so I made changes as I went along row-by-row. If you are interested in making Cherie at some point, and want to chat about my mods, feel free to email me, and I will do my best to help.
The sweater is a basic raglan pattern, with picked up stitches for a simple collar neckline. I liked the addition in the original of the three buttons, but in the end, I decided to leave them off of my version. This sweater can easily be dressed up with a skirt or some nice pants, but is also a great casual sweater – perfect with jeans. I love the versatility. It was not until I finished the sweater that I noticed its striking resemblance to the Hourglass sweater (now departed from my wardrobe!). The main difference is in the finishing – Hourglass has sewed hem, while Cherie has ribbing. Hourglass is also knit in the round. I was planning to knit another Hourglass with some stash yarn… there can never be too many of this classic shape!
The yarn, Dale of Norway Sisik, is an amazing blend of wool, mohair, silk, and viscose, and I could sing its praises for quite a while… the colors are beautiful, it is soft, yet sturdy, and has the great tweedy flecks. It has a nice even gauge – a DK or a light worsted weight. Unfortunately, Dale discontinued the yarn last year, but there are still remnants floating around the internet. I stashed up when I got wind of the discontinue, but I am thinking about buying one more lot… I used the Aubergine colorway for my Balmoral cardigan last year (I am planning to rip this one…) and I am currently using the navy for Kris's long-suffering Durrow sweater. (He has been dropping serious hints about this one… better get working on it!)
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The book, Vintage Knits, is a reprint of a Rowan edition called Vintage Style. The book includes many beautiful patterns reminiscent of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Three other sweater from the book are on my to-knit list. If you don't already own it, and you like classic styles, this book is definitely for you (add it to your holiday gift list!) |
To celebrate the sweater bind off (and to get some exercise after sitting on the couch seaming all morning!) Kris and I took the girls to the lake for a nice walk. The temperatures took a moderate turn this week – although I am thinking about snow already! – and the Cherie was all I needed to keep warm.
Jen moved to quickly out of the frame – but you can see her white tail a-swishin'. I actually managed to get Bella to sit still for a moment too!
~Now for some holiday crafts~
I can’t believe how quick you are and how fantastic your mods made Cherie!! It’s amazing Lolly! It fits you like a glove and looks really lovely! Well done!
Beautiful! And I just want to say that I appreciated the links to the Hourglass sweater. Having just started up my exercice regime again, it is inspiring to see someone who has lost so much weight and kept it off! You look great!
its wonderful!
I LOVE the boatneck! and the tweedy red is fab. its a good color for you.
Cherie is beautiful. I have a bag of sisik in that exact same color, and am now inspired to find a pattern for it. Holiday knitting, bedamned! I’m also fixating, almost obsessing, on that vogue winter 2005 sweater. I hope I have some good stash yarn. Can’t wait to see that one when you finish it some day.
Cherie came out wonderful, what a great color!
Amanda
Gorgeous. I bought some of that yarn last winter for a Dale pattern. That reminds me, maybe I should find some time to start that!
Cherie looks fantastic.
Cherie is just beautiful Lolly! I love Sisik too and have 3 colors in my stash. Seeing Cherie makes me want to cast on for one right this second! Enjoy your new sweater!
Hooray for finished sweaters (I love the yarn) and Congratulations on your Masters!
Yea! That is beautiful on you!
Great job!!!
I love that book. I have had my eye on it for a while.
So pretty! I got this book as soon as you posted you were going to make Cherie. Awsome sweater. Thanks for the enabling!
Wow – congratulations it looks gorgeous and may be another on my to do list from Vintage Style. I’m so impressed you managed the NaNoSweMo – mine I haven’t even finished the back! Ah such is life
The color is perfect for the holiday season!! And a fast knit!!! And you are not the only one hoping for some snow soon….
Really cute sweater, Lolly! The style is so classic, and I love that red tweed!
it’s alread been said a million times over but i’m gonna chime in anyways. Gorgeous, gorgeous sweater! The fit is absolutely perfect. Very fine job, Lolly. Color me real impressed.
Cherie looks fabulous. It is a great colour for you too and the fact that it made for three KAL’s rocks.
Glad to see I’m not the only person who decided that no colour in the house should have invisble fur on it by getting both a white and a black pet.
wow. that looks perfect on you. the fit is excellent! well done!
Damn Lolly! I want to be you when I grow up! That sweater is fantastic! It looks so great on you! I love the Sisik, and now I must dig through my stash, cause I know I have some….
What a wonderful sweater, and I cant believe that you finished two adult sweaters in 4 weeks. You are so fast, and you look fantastic in it too. Your getting skinnier by the minute I think. The color really suits you too, and I really like the tweed effect, pity they discontinued it though.
Look at you! Looks great and I love the color!
wow- i love it! makes me want to knit one, too!
You definitely can never have too many classic pieces like this sweater. Amazing job in fit and yarn choice, looks just perfect on you! I had my eye on it before, but I will certainly add this to my future projects list just based on how well yours turned out!
Three knitalongs taken care of with one sweater — excellent!
It looks wonderful on you!
Wow! That is wonderful! Congrats on the accomplishments!
Can’t wait to see what you are making next.
Gorgeous sweater! Congratulations on your degree as well. Grad school is a lot of work, but infinitely worth it.
ooh lolly! I love this color on you… you deserve a pat on the back for 2 sweaters in one month..
Heidi
It’s so beautiful! So glad you got the boatneck you wanted too. It’s so weird how patterns look so much different on the model.
Cherie looks amazing…and you pulled off two sweaters?! Look at you go!
Wow! Another gorgeous sweater and it suits you perfectly. Looks like all the mods and checking really paid off….it’s beautiful!
What a great job you did! Wonderful. I love that color red too. Absolutely stunning. I’m amazed at your 2 sweater month.
Yow! Lolly, you look fab in that sweater! Fit, color, everything. Makes your cheeks glow.
Look at you! What a hottie.
I’ve got that book; now Cherie is on my must-knit list!! If only it will look at beautiful on me as it does on you. Enjoy your new sweaters, you knitting machine!!
wow! you look fantastic! great sweater and perfect FO now that you are moving into winter.
i can understand why you love that yarn…i also think it is fantastic and i can’t believe they discontinued it.
How in the world does one rip a sweater that has been sewn together?? I can never find the sewn up ends and just give up in frustration. Great color of that new sweater, love it.
It looks FABULOUS!! I picked up some of that yarn this summer in the same color — you have me motivated. You look terrific, L!
It looks lovely!
You look so good in that jumper! It’s just fab!
You’re sweater is lovely and your figure is looking nicer everyday! Great work on both! Thank you for always inspiring me!
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! Your progress this month on projects is incredible
i absolutely love that sweater! if & when i get around to making it, i will be asking about the details of shaping the top
it fits you so well
i don’t have any of that yarn in stash, and i have been tempted by the closeout prices ….
That sweater is great! I am working on a sweater that looks very similar. It’s more heathered and less tweedy. Almost the same color, too. GMTA!
Cherie is Beautiful!
The fit is perfect and the color works great on you!
Congrats on 2 sweaters in a month too!
YOU ROCK!!!
Lovely, Lolly! That color is great on you. I still can’t believe how quickly you knit — two sweaters in a month? Yowsah!
your sweater is so pretty! It really looks perfect. I’ve knit with that yarn before and it’s dreamy, I love it.
You pulled it off because you’re fabulous, girl. And when you get on a roll…
Great yarn choice and color. Me, I’m still PO’d Dalegarn discontinued it. Bah.
Gorgeous sweater!
Mon Cherie! Je re^ve d’avoir un pull aussi beau que le sien!
That sweater looks FANTASTIC! I am currently knitting up a Seamless Hybrid sweater for my husband in that same colorway. I was the lucky recipient of 12 skeins of that yarn! I LOVE it too! But I can’t seem to knit it fast enough. I’m using size 6 KP Options. You must knit SUPER fast!
Look at you! 2 sweaters in a single month!! I still worship you and I am not worthy, I am not worthy (ewh, bad, Wayne’s world flashback there!)
Both sweaters are amazing and you look AWESOME!