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May 23, 2006
Cherry pattern
Or buy it with your yarn at Get Knitted.
Sizes to fit bust 32 [34: 36: 38: 40] inches
Finished size 33 [35: 37: 39: 41] inches
A neat, sweet summer cardigan with short, slightly full sleeves, defined at the waist with a drawstring tie. Ribbed cuffs and hem. Textured with an all-over ‘little birds’ cable pattern. Button and press-stud fastening. Wear with a full, 50s-style skirt, capri pants, or style like Katherine Hepburn with Oxford bags.
Knit in Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton - 50gm (100m [109 yards]) 6 [6: 7: 7: 8] balls
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows in cable pattern to 10 cm (4 inches) using 4 mm needles.
£3.50 - on payment you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file.
Posted by Anna at May 23, 2006 11:21 PM
Comments
So pretty! I especially love the sweet little tie- well done (as always)!
Posted by: Mary-Heather at May 24, 2006 12:12 AM
Completely gorgeous. Stunning.
When I am thin, I will have a wardrobe entirely of Anna Bell designs.
Posted by: Carrie at May 24, 2006 12:19 AM
My favorite yet. Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Ashley at May 24, 2006 12:27 AM
Anna, I love all your designs, but they're sized way too small for me. Any chance of offering a larger range of sizes?
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia at May 24, 2006 01:09 AM
Oh yay, I've been stalking your site ever since you posted the little teaser. This sweater is gorgeous. Absolutely to die for. I can't wait to make it.
Posted by: Cara at May 24, 2006 01:13 AM
Beautiful! I love it! I love the neckline, it's very flattering, and I love the drawstring waist. All around stunning!
Posted by: hege at May 24, 2006 01:48 AM
Very pretty! What a wonderful design!
Posted by: erica b. at May 24, 2006 01:49 AM
WOW! That is so amazing. I love it. I have some alpaca and silk that I have to guage swatch to see if it will work.
LOVE IT!!!!!!
Posted by: knittingnurse at May 24, 2006 01:56 AM
As always, it's lovely!
Posted by: --Deb at May 24, 2006 03:06 AM
This really is the best one yet. I'm thinking Rowan will be corresponding with you any day now......
Posted by: bernie at May 24, 2006 03:48 AM
Simply adorable! The drawstring is too cute :).
Posted by: grumperina at May 24, 2006 04:14 AM
Love it! it looks great. :)
Posted by: jess at May 24, 2006 04:19 AM
How very pretty! I think I would like to make myself a pink one.
Posted by: nikki at May 24, 2006 06:06 AM
Please can you stop producing such gorgeous patterns. My life time is unfortunately finite and I can't affort to keep adding your gorgeous designs to the list of patterns that I'd like... Truly truly gorgeous and the drawstring finishes it off beautifully. Now to work out if I can substitute for some yarn I have in my stash...
Posted by: Amelia at May 24, 2006 07:46 AM
it's beautiful, anna! great stitch pattern and i love it in that deep red you've used. congrats on another winner!
Posted by: kris at May 24, 2006 08:04 AM
Cute!!(that's the first word that comes to mind)
Love your design, as always.
Hmm...something in my stash should be in that gauge...
Posted by: yuvee at May 24, 2006 09:38 AM
ooh wow! - 'little birds' stitch? that in itself makes it worth knitting! Can I ask where you get your Jo Sharp yarns? I've never found anywhere in the UK that stocks them....
thanks!
Posted by: emerald at May 24, 2006 11:36 AM
Absolutely fabulous!I love it and have downloaded it already. It is on my "to do" list. I am just finishing Trudie jacket which is going to be super. I love the neckline on Cherry and the drawstring is a lovely touch. By the way, have I missed the pattern for Tiggy somewhere along the line?Also wondered how the Needle and Hook orders are doing - have you had alot of interest? I hope so.
Janet
Posted by: Janet at May 24, 2006 11:40 AM
Oh I love it! I will now rip out that basalt tank I was attempting...and make this gorgeous cardigan!
Posted by: Carolyn at May 24, 2006 01:37 PM
Freaking fabulous! You are such a talent. Gotta have this one!
Posted by: Majtessa at May 24, 2006 03:14 PM
Very cute. I just have to muster the nerve to knit with cotton again.
Posted by: Stephanie at May 24, 2006 04:42 PM
What everyone else said!
Posted by: anne at May 24, 2006 05:01 PM
Anna, this is gorgeous, as usual. I've just decided to divert the yarn that was set aside for another project to Bridie; now I've got to start searching for a yarn for this! You work too quickly, I need to catch up.
My take-along project for Maryland was your striped belt, in yellow and green wool given me by Liverpool Anna. It's beautiful so far, and the colours and texture remind me of my grandparents.
Posted by: jodi at May 24, 2006 05:55 PM
Very nice, Anna. You are so great at coming up with classic designs that have a flair to them.
Posted by: Julia at May 24, 2006 06:31 PM
Another lovely design Anna! I second the need for some fluffy sizes tho! And why aren't you designing for Rowan :) Maybe you could remind THEM that women come in fluffy (bigger than 40") sizes too, LOL!
Posted by: Debi at May 24, 2006 06:52 PM
I am so excited to find the pattern listed today. Gorgeous. Now, we need a good close-up of the hair colour.
Posted by: Gina at May 24, 2006 06:53 PM
Love the little drawstring waist!
Posted by: rachelkates at May 24, 2006 08:00 PM
Beautiful pattern, another one for the ever-expanding to-do list :-)
Posted by: dreamcatcher at May 25, 2006 12:23 AM
I really do love it. I plan to add it to my to knit list.
Posted by: Robyn at May 25, 2006 04:20 AM
Thanks for another wonderful pattern -- I just bought it and have the perfect summer skirt to wear this with. I thinking Calmer would be nice, if I can get the gauge to match. What a wonderful talent you have -- your designs are unique, classic, and suitable to a range of ages and styles. Well done!
Posted by: nona at May 25, 2006 04:19 PM
Thanks for your new beautiful pattern!
I just plan to knit it!!!
Posted by: joujouka at May 26, 2006 08:08 AM
Va va voom!!! I just down-loaded Cherry now, I have some Debbie Bliss Wool cotton in ice-green, the perfect summer cardy, i absolutely love your designs and love the detailed photographs. Thank you so much for giving me the inspiration to take up knitting again
Posted by: Tracy at May 26, 2006 09:18 AM
I've just finished Elfine's Socks. Thanks for the lovely pattern!
Posted by: Distant Knitter at May 28, 2006 09:50 AM
Hi Anna,
I must say that as a novice knitter I find your gorgeous designs very inspiring (especially Pepper, Bridie, and this little number). I wound up here from the link to your blog from the pattern for Holly in MagKnits, and have been lurking for a few months. I'm curious, do you think some one who has only been knitting for a few months would be successful with this pattern? I just adore it but am afraid my skills aren't quite at this level yet.
Thanks and please keep making these beautiful garments!
Posted by: kristen at June 6, 2006 05:27 PM
I love this pattern and I keep coming back to your page and looking at the picture. I would love to buy the pattern but I'm a 42" bust. I was wondering if you ever plan to upsize the pattern or if you have any suggestions for how I could do this myself?
Thanks!
Posted by: Stacey at August 24, 2006 01:05 AM


