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April 04, 2006
Tiggy at last
I just had to share the joy of Tiggy, finished not half an hour ago. All that ruflette tape was sewn in place by hand, so it took a while. But I think it was worth it; you can use the pockets now without the fronts stretching out of shape. And I did my usual trick of reinforcing the neckline with some stitching, so as to put a curb on how much the stitches there can stretch. The length of the sleeves feels extremely practical - no need to roll up for cooking or other types of mess-making.
Tiggy cardi, started 21 Jan 06 finished 4 Apr 06
Pattern: My own design
Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed
Posted by Anna at April 4, 2006 06:04 PM
Comments
That is just lovely! Love the pockets and the sleeves!! The ribbon is a great touch... very practical.
Posted by: Mary at April 4, 2006 06:35 PM
Anna, this is my new favorite. What a great sweater! Quirky and very stylish. I love it!
Posted by: Mary-Heather at April 4, 2006 06:41 PM
Good night! Now you are just making the rest of us look bad... ;) It is lovely!
Posted by: Kara at April 4, 2006 06:41 PM
love this:)
Posted by: ambermoggie at April 4, 2006 06:50 PM
What lovely, lovely pocketses.
Posted by: Fanny at April 4, 2006 07:05 PM
So charming and cute! Love the collar and the sleeves, of course!
Posted by: joelene at April 4, 2006 07:29 PM
You really brought that idea to life, didn't you? Perfect execution. I love it!
Posted by: Julia at April 4, 2006 08:19 PM
It's absolutely fabulous, Anna! The tape details, pockets and sleeves are such a nice touch.
Posted by: lyn at April 4, 2006 08:30 PM
It's absolutely fabulous, Anna! The tape details, pockets and sleeves are such a nice touch.
Posted by: lyn at April 4, 2006 08:31 PM
genius pattern! you'll probably never take it off...
thank you for sharing.
Posted by: j a r e d at April 4, 2006 08:32 PM
How cute! I love the ribbon - it looks just like your sketch! Great job!!
Posted by: Carrie at April 4, 2006 08:38 PM
Cute! I love it, and you're right about the sleeves.
So, how do you name your patterns?
Posted by: Carrie at April 4, 2006 08:51 PM
It's gorgeous, Anna. I've been a lurker her a while now but I had to come out of hiding to tell you that Tiggy is absolutely lovely. Very fine work as usual. :)
Posted by: Sandra at April 4, 2006 09:52 PM
Oh my gosh, it is really lovely. I've been watching this one eagerly, it is wonderful to see the finished object looking so beautiful. I loved the whole Upstairs Downstairs thing and it is nice to see something so elegant in a heavier yarn.
Posted by: Rebecca at April 4, 2006 10:03 PM
Oh my it is even more lovely than I thought it would be! I think this is my new favorite as well! It's so unique & elegant!! *swoon*
Posted by: Leah at April 4, 2006 10:17 PM
cute and unique. The contrasting tape really makes the whole cardi.
Posted by: erin at April 4, 2006 10:53 PM
I love those pockets; they look like they are swollen with many useful things.
Posted by: Christina at April 4, 2006 10:55 PM
She's gorgeous!
Posted by: Leisl at April 4, 2006 11:26 PM
sometimes i lay in bed staring at my wall-o-stash and daydream about your patterns
this one will definitely be one of them :-)
it's truly gorgeous
Posted by: maria at April 4, 2006 11:31 PM
Yay! I've been looking forward to seeing this, and naturally Tiggy does not disappoint. Really lovely!
Posted by: Laura at April 5, 2006 12:01 AM
I've been waiting patiently Anna!!! She's stunning!!
Posted by: Debi at April 5, 2006 01:44 AM
Oh, that is really quite brilliant! And appropriately named.
Posted by: Robyn at April 5, 2006 01:47 AM
Anna that is just beautiful!! The shape of the sleeves is just lovely.
Posted by: claudine at April 5, 2006 02:34 AM
Practical and stylish. I love your style! =)
Posted by: kessa at April 5, 2006 03:42 AM
Oh, Anna, you've done it again!
It looks tres gamine and a little dangerous.
I love how your take a design problem (the gaping pockets) and convert it to a design advantage with the ribbon trim. The Silkroad Aran is the perfect yarn, too.
Bravo!
Posted by: kim at April 5, 2006 04:26 AM
This is the first item of knitwear that I have ever seen on any site that I would NOT make any changes to. It looks so sweet! The pockets are perfect! The tape really completes it. You do need a pair of clunky yellow galoshes and a London Fog umbrella to go with it.
Posted by: Christina at April 5, 2006 04:28 AM
This is adorable! I really love the details in your designs. I hope we'll see a pattern soon. I'd love to make one of my own.
Posted by: Stephanie at April 5, 2006 04:31 AM
what an incredibly creative and clever knitting mind you have!
Posted by: HB at April 5, 2006 04:59 AM
Ooh, I've been waiting to see this. Absolutely gorgeous design.
Posted by: Cathy at April 5, 2006 06:14 AM
I love the sleeve shape, it looks amazing.
Posted by: knitannie at April 5, 2006 07:46 AM
Gosh Anna, it's lovely. No surprise there though. ;)
Posted by: Philippa at April 5, 2006 11:09 AM
another classic.
I love that yarn...I knitted my rogue in it and I love the tweedyness - pure delight. Feel the same? I love the neutral as well.
lovely.
Posted by: heather at April 5, 2006 03:21 PM
Lovely! Very ecclectic, whimsical, quirky, practical, stylish and best of all, it's all that wrapped up in one! I just found your blog. Love your writing, your patterns, and the look of your blog. I will definitely be back for more.
Thanks for all the lovelies.
Posted by: knittingnurse at April 5, 2006 03:42 PM
What a beautiful and totally unique design! I'm very impressed.
Posted by: Joanne at April 5, 2006 07:41 PM
Now that looks comfortable. I love the collar and the wooden buttons!
Posted by: KnitPastis at April 5, 2006 09:57 PM
Every day I've been looking and hoping to see Tiggy done - it's *wonderful*! Congratulations :) I hope you'll post the pattern...
Posted by: Max at April 6, 2006 01:40 AM
Beautiful job! I'm so happy to see her and I can't believe how cute she looks! Great fit and style. Bravissimo!
Posted by: Katie at April 6, 2006 03:07 AM
this came out so cute! very fifties looking. good job. will you be posting a pattern?
Posted by: pearl at April 6, 2006 01:24 PM
Do we get a jump at the pattern before you make us pay for it? :D
Posted by: Christina at April 8, 2006 01:41 AM
Beautiful, as all your designs are. Lovely Aussie yarn too ;)
Posted by: Sharon at April 9, 2006 08:00 AM
Just beautiful Anna - Tiggy has turned out so elegantly despite her below the stairs start in life.
Posted by: carol at April 9, 2006 03:24 PM
Very cute and very stylish! I think you may have outdone yourself this time.
Posted by: Birdsong at April 10, 2006 05:29 AM
That's so cute!!!! Absolutely gorgeous ;) your designs are such inspirations!
Posted by: yuvee at April 11, 2006 07:20 PM
I can do no more than agree with everyone else's comments here - your designs are truly wonderful and inspiring. For real, man.
Posted by: Mandy at April 13, 2006 05:12 AM
Loving it here in Nashville. Just loving it! More! More!
Posted by: Ann at April 15, 2006 11:45 PM
Wow, it is so gorgeous and super cool all in one! Great work
Posted by: sally at April 18, 2006 04:52 AM
Oh my goodness it's gorgeous! I love, love, love it!
Posted by: Avivah at April 19, 2006 07:19 AM
Oh my, that's fashionable. The color combination is very great and the buttons fit well.
Posted by: Kang at May 13, 2006 03:35 AM
Anna, is Tiggy available for purchase?
Posted by: NORA at October 10, 2006 10:28 PM