Honestly, why on earth did I wait so long to finish this:
Cherry is done and I love her. I had a suspicion that this would be one of those infallible patterns. Not a single version I saw finished was ill fitting–everyone looked great in it. I was so pleased to discover I was right, it is simply a great pattern. Some things I love about it? The sleeves (see below). I love how slightly gathered they are on top and the length and the overall look of them. I also love the color. I got really lucky with this part as webs had an amazing sale on this color of the suggested yarn and I got it for something like 2.50 a ball. I think the whole sweater cost me less than 30 dollars to make. I really just love how classic and simple it is. Totally wearable and yet still fun to knit.
Project Stats
Pattern: Cherry
Source: Anna Bell @My Fashionable Life
Yarn: Jo Sharp SoHo Summer DK Cotton
Needles: US 6
Size: 36/38 hybrid (see mods below)
Mods: I did make a few changes to this sweater and I am sure you can guess the first one. As is becoming my custom, I added 4-5 inches to the length of the sweater. I added most of the length before the waist band and about an inch after. Remember, when you knit more length to a sweater, you need more yarn. I know that sounds simple, but learn from my mistakes so you don’t have to place a second order a month after your first.
I had a hard time deciding what size to knit as my bust size falls right in between two given sizes. The sweater is designed with one inch of positive ease on the bust–which I wanted–but if I followed the sizes as written it would either be zero ease or 2 inches of positive ease for me. So I decided to knit the back in size 36 and the front in size 38. A compromise that worked to give me about 1 inch of positive ease. Perfect.
I started this sweater back in August of last year. I put it on a huge hold for all those reasons that we put projects on hold: change of season, loss of interest, giving attention elsewhere, life in general. I have to tell you though, it feels so good to finish. I like finishing things. Must remember how much I like finishing things.
Oh yes, and I am officially back from all my traveling. The next several posts will most likely be travel related, just as a heads up. To start it off (and to keep with the theme of this post) here is Cherry in the gardens of Versailles:
She had a grand time.
Oh, WOW! Or should I say, “oo la la!”
Cherry is gorgeous and looks fantastic on you. Must. Make.
I second the first post. Oo la la! Very nice work.
cherry looks fab on you erin!
It absolutely gorgeous! I love it. Aren’t you glad you finished it?
You and she look fabulous together!
Nicely done!
That’s just awesome looking! Darn, now I’ve gotta go make one.
Well done!
Beautiful! It looks so great on you.
oh wow, it’s gorgeous! It looks really flattering on you, and such a great colour! Congrats on a brilliant FO.
That looks really stunning. It’s on my list to make, and like you I’ve not seen it look bad on anyone. The colour is gorgeous too!
That Cherry is so great. I’m going to have to add it to my things to knit.
gorgeous!! i love that sweater and it looks fantastic on you!!
Just beautiful!
Cherry looks lovely, and you look lovely in it! Nice work!
Oh well it’s just beautiful! And it looks amazing on you! I’m moving it up my queue as we speak…
Lovely, lovely, lovely!
Can’t wait to see where else Cherry got to go.
Sweater is gorgeous.
This is so beautiful on you! Perfect color and fit. Bring on the travel posts – can’t wait to read them!
You look absolutely stunning! Seriously. I can’t stop looking at these pictures of you. And the knit is a beauty Ers-Bears. I want one!
“Cherry Oh! Oh! Cherry Oh baby! Don’t you know I’m in love with you.” UB40
That is exactly how I feel. Cherry is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. (Oh and so are you Erin) Now I want to see all of the fun pix of your trip!!!
It looks wonderful, Erin! Congrats on getting it finisghed. And I look forward to reading about all your travelling adventures.
That looks fabulous. its the first time I have seen a close up of the pattern. Its lovely.
Oh Cherry, Baby. It looks just as good riding the metros in Paris as it does on the gardens of Versailles.
Cherry is beautiful. It fits so perfectly.
Cherry (and you) look so fantastic posed there in Versaille! Lucky girl; that is one of my favorite places in France.
The color is so stunning on you.
wow, it looks so great! this has been in my queue for a long time, but other things keep popping up. the color looks great on you, and the fit is perfect! also, welcome back!
Gorgeous color, gorgeous fit! It’s really perfect.
I couldn’t agree more on the sleeves and I am totally stealing the trick of making the back in one size and the front in another…brilliant!
what a great sweater! And it looks wonderful on you.
Oh! I love her (and you). You look amazing. How were the travels? I cannot wait for photos. I’m v. excited!
Radiant. Simply Radiant. Both you and Cherry.
Omigosh, that looks so good that I want one too! It’s already in my queue…just have to hunt up some yarn. Thanks for the tip about the between-sizes mods. They’ll come in handy for me, too.
Breathtaking! The view & the sweater. Great job!
oh my gosh! you look so great in cherry!
i love her. i want her.
Absolutely stunning! The Knit…the model…the exotic background! I love it and love you!
cherry is so gorgeous! i love the color, and the fit is so darling! cute cute cute!
The trip looks like it was amazing! And Cherry is so scrumptious my jaw is totally, *totally* on the floor.