My Fashionable Life

There is something quintessentially British about that pic... love the vest. Hope you are doing well, Anna. :)

It looks blustery. The vest seems like a warm and comfortable piece. What yarn did you use, if you recall?

What a lovely piece and an even lovelier photo. Glad to see that you are enjoying your "plainest, quickest knit".

I hope this finds you well. Thinking of you as always.

What a lovely piece and an even lovelier photo. Glad to see that you are enjoying your "plainest, quickest knit".

I hope this finds you well. Thinking of you as always.

You're right...all that careful choosing of yarn and pattern, but the best pieces are the simple ones we can wear over and over. There's a celtic vest I'm looking to knit soon. Think it will get lot's of wear. Your's looks to be cashmere...is it?

Ang

Your pieces are all so simple and elegant. I can't believe you knitted that in a week!

I love that photograph-- it's very Vogue-- I can imagine Stella Tennant modeling in it. Although I doubt she'd do as well as you!
I agree with you on that the simplest are best sometimes.

it looks cold in that wind! you should put on a coat!

the vest is lovely and looks super comfy. i love your skirt, too.

Your vest looks lovely, I can see why it's became a firm favourite and what a great photo!

It's lovely, Anna. I want a simple vest to wear as our weather has been unusually temperate this winter. It fits you well. Beauty.

What a great photo! Sometimes the simplest knits are the best. You should write up the pattern - I know everyone would love to knit it. xox, J

That's very nice - and I believe also very "now", as if that mattered. However I also rather covet your skirt... it wouldn't be from the new Toast catalogue would it? If not I saw one very similar in there that I am saving up for, if only because it has POCKETS!

Pippa in particular is one of your patterns that I most admire. I will know I can call myself a knitter when I dare order the pattern.

looks like a comfy knit!

what great styling for a simple knit. i'm all for understated elegance. you have the look of audrey hepburn!

Love it! And the setting of the photo shoot... how perfectly British.

Lovely!

Absolutely fab. I love the simple elegance of it. It's just tidy, you know? So neat and tidy.

I love your patterns. And am girding my loins to order flicca too.

On www.craftster.org they are doing a knitalong of your patterns in the 'knitalong' section. Have a check here http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=136864.0

Oh please please please sell this pattern. I will buy it as soon as you do!

I love that vest and I prefer the understated myself. I don't have nearly enough vests. Is that your pattern as well?

Oh, what a great photo! Super urban and chic... love the vest, too!

Anna,

My most-used knits are also the plain ones- a stocking-stitch raglan cardigan in Cascade 220 and a drop shoulder cardigan out of some rustic, mule-spun wool from New England.

I wonder if Jemima wore out so quickly because you knit her at a loose gauge??

Adding my small voice to the fray: yes, please, do. I would love to have the vest pattern and suggestions for yarn choice.

Yes, if you could make the pattern available it would be much appreciated.

pattern! please!

This is adorable - I like your understated look, and it's always nice to see people wearing their own knits.

Simple, chic and most importantly very wearable on a daily basis. Great design and fabulous photo. I agree - simple is best.

I love your vest. Its interesting because I've contemplating knitting a vest (pullover) lately and had never considered a button up vest until seeing your lovely rendition. Thank you for the inspiration!

Oh I think you should offer up pictures of absolutely everything you knit....they would such inspiration. Love this photo...is it spring in England yet? I have started "Claude" yay!

Yes, please....a pattern! Lovely!

What a fantastic photo!Brimful of vintage London chic!
And while simple pieces aren't often the most interesting to knit (I haven't your speed) they're usually the ones we fall in love with.

such a lovely photo on a such a lovely girl....please, please, tell us you will sell the pattern....I'd love to wear it as well.

I can see why it's one of your favorites - looks very comfortable and easy to wear!

I lovelovelove it!

It is so easy to live in Jemima. I love mine so much that I decided to make a second one in rich, 'adult' colours. Oh, and I'm a big tweed addict too.

I love it.

I'd love to be able to buy the pattern.

i just love all your patterns.. but i'm a beginner knitter (only done the lelah tube/tank pattern as a wearable), and afraid its all toooo tough for me! does anyone hv any advice on which is the easiest pattern of anna's that i can start on? thanks!

I would wear that *all* the time! It looks just the sort of thing to kick start my knitting mojo. Hope there's a pattern in the offing!

The vest is lovely in its simplicity. Your post made me think of a favourite poem by Ben Jonson. "Still to be neat"
Still to be neat, still to be dressed,
As you were going to a feast;
Still to be powdered,still perfumed:
Lady, it is to be presumed,
Though art's hid causes are not found,
All is not sweet, all is not sound.

Give me a look, give me a face
That makes simpicity a grace;
Robes loosely flowing, hair as free:
Such sweet neglect more taketh me
Than all the adulteries of art;
They strike mine eyes, but not my heart.

It's beautiful Anna.

I love this little vest, too, Anna! In fact, I think I'll start figuring out how to make one -- I think I'd get a lot of wear out of it. Thanks for the inspiration!

Oftentimes those little projects are the best ones. I tend to knit more classic pieces, that aren't so showy or extravagant in their design, but those are the pieces that get the most wear for me, so I love knitting them. The vest looks great and I'm glad it's one of your favorites.

maybe my favorite "model" shot so far. nothing against your darling visage, of course. just. the wind. the wet. the buildings. I like it lots.

I would love to buy the Bridie pattern. Is it Autumn yet? It is in Australia!

How lovely! I have a deep fondness for vests, although I used to fear it was a bit "nerdy". However, I feel rather vindicated by the fact that you are a vest girl yourself. It's the perfect little topper, isn't it?

I can absolutely see why you would wear that every day - it's a real liveable in garment. And so simple :0)

I love it, it's so English. Great photo too!

That weather is so typical of the weather at the moment. I have bought the yarn for Pippa so shall soon-ish have one of my own to integrate into my wardrobe. x

Like so many others, I'd love such a versatile vest.
Pattern pretty please?

Will you make the pattern available? (or is it already?) Share the love! We're all drooling!

I like the shoes. Do you buy online? Where are your haunts?

Whatever happened to the grey piece (name?)--the one you wore with a dress on a transAtlantic flight recently? Please don't tell me you don't wear it (you say you don't wear your own knits much), it was great. And the description you gave, of how wearing a dress and long cardi was like wearing your nightie and robe, was so perfect (I do that, too, on flights!).

Hello, How do I go about sending you an email? I can't find it on your blog. I would like to contact you about your sock patterns. Please contact me at cabrera underscore val at hotmail dot com. Thank you very much for your time.

This looks like a pattern you might want to consider sharing! I am with you, the items that wear out are often the simplest, easiest to wear, and that go with everything. Nice photo!

Anna, that is such a great, simple piece. Now I'm dreaming of one! I'd also love the pattern, but in the meantime, what yarn and how much did you use?

Anna, this is such a great, simple piece. Now I'm dreaming of one! I'd love the pattern, but in the meantime, what yarn did you use and how much?

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know that I posted the toe of your Badcaul sock at petalsknitalong.blogspot.com/
with a link to my blog: www.knittingewe.blogspot.com
I love both the Badcaul and Nautilus very much and have knit them both.

The petals collection knit along is for people who recieve the Sundara Yarn Petals Collection.

I hope this leads to more sales!

Knit on!

Cool photo

The vest looks perfect on you! You make a lovely fashion model -- I'd love to see a whole magazine of your knitting patterns with photos like these. Have a good weekend!

Love your vest creation and lovely photo!

It could be the way your hair was styled or the location, but it seems very new romantic :)

-K