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July 31, 2005
Claude
Claude, started 31 May 05 finished 29 July 05
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora
Claude was inspired by Debbie Bliss’s toddler smocks; this is a very grown-up version. The pearl buttons to fasten and at the cuffs, and the deep wide neckline make her very ladylike. The mock smocking and cabling detail give a slight empire line. Wide, swinging jackets have been very much in evidence in ‘high’ fashion over the last couple of seasons, and Claude will be perfect for the early days of autumn.
This yarn makes a beautiful soft fabric, cool from the cotton, and it knit up very quickly on 5mm needles. I lost my way part way through the design of this and stalled for several weeks, but start to finish this will be a quick and easy knit.
I love how elegant Claude looks, all dressed up with pearls and tweed. But today the sky is the same colour as Claude, and I’m going to put her on, with jeans, sandals and a headscarf, to go shopping.
Posted by Amelia at July 31, 2005 01:45 PM
Comments
Very pretty, Anna. I'm always so impressed with your creations, and I enjoy your blog so much!
Posted by: Jenny at July 31, 2005 02:58 PM
It's beautiful! Any chance that we'll get to see a picture of it dressed down?
Posted by: Petula at July 31, 2005 03:19 PM
It's a really beautiful sweater. And so perfect for your frame. I love it! Are you sure you even need to take that knitwear design class you were planning on?
Posted by: Amy at July 31, 2005 03:20 PM
Anna, I love, love it! Another swingy knit, with my faves - cables and seed stitch! Love how you styled your hair to go with the outfit. You look classic! Hmm, first time I've come across a cardi with a rather masculine name, interesting.
Posted by: erin at July 31, 2005 03:53 PM
anna, claude is really feminine and pretty! wonderful job! i just got a couple balls of cotton angora, it is really a great yarn!
thanks for sharing yet another wonderful design!
Posted by: blossom at July 31, 2005 04:31 PM
Beautiful job both in designing and in stitching, your sweater is sweetly elegant.
Posted by: Kelly at July 31, 2005 04:54 PM
I am definitely purchasing this pattern and making this for next spring/summer...I LOVE it!
Posted by: michele at July 31, 2005 05:09 PM
Anna, that's beautiful... your creativity and talent is so inspiring :-)
Posted by: lyn at July 31, 2005 05:39 PM
Yes, elegant is the word for Claude! The good thing about Claude is you can go casual in it too! I can imagine how awesome you'll look today.
Posted by: Agnes at July 31, 2005 05:59 PM
Very beautiful! You're on a roll, Anna. Nice work.
Posted by: Cara at July 31, 2005 06:18 PM
Another fantastic design ! Really beautiful.
You are very talented.
Posted by: Emma at July 31, 2005 06:28 PM
That's so pretty! I love how it looks classy yet comfortable. You've done another fabulous knit, Anna!
Posted by: yuvi at July 31, 2005 07:12 PM
Very cute sweater - looks very comfortable too!
Posted by: Lisa D. at July 31, 2005 07:18 PM
Another beautiful creation of yours! Well done Anna.
Posted by: francoise at July 31, 2005 09:09 PM
another fabulous design from you, anna! you look fantastic!
Posted by: kris at July 31, 2005 09:26 PM
What another wonderful pattern! I can see that becoming a favorite top to throw on and go. Nice work.
Posted by: margene at July 31, 2005 09:43 PM
Oh, Anna, another lovely piece! I'll bet it's very cute dressed-down, too. Can't wait 'til the pattern's available! Love it!
Posted by: Vicki at July 31, 2005 11:14 PM
Very pretty! You did a wonderful job.
Posted by: Nichola at July 31, 2005 11:34 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Tara at August 1, 2005 12:12 AM
Very cute top. Looks fantastic on you. I also love your sock below...colours are wonderful.
Posted by: Carolyn at August 1, 2005 12:32 AM
absolutely gorgeous! but i would expect nothing less from the talented amelia raitte! claude looks fabulous on you.
Posted by: jacqueline at August 1, 2005 01:07 AM
Very elegant, I like it. Can we get some close up pics? :)
Posted by: Liz at August 1, 2005 01:21 AM
Anna, I just purchased 20 balls of DB Cotton/Angora, with the plans of making Knitty's "Belle Epoque". I am nixing that in favor of the elegant Claude. Brava.
Posted by: Christina at August 1, 2005 04:34 AM
I love Claude - what a wonderful design - I too have some Cotton Angora sitting to one side with nothing in particular allocated to it - so Claude could just be what I'm looking for.
Well done you - you are so talented.
Posted by: Becky at August 1, 2005 09:53 AM
What a great idea! I often see clothes for tots and wish I could lay my hands on a grown-ups version. Once again, knitting has the answer!
Posted by: Noo at August 1, 2005 02:07 PM
You did it again, Anna! It's beautiful. If you even need test knitters for your patterns...you know where I am!! heehee ;)
Posted by: Jackie at August 1, 2005 02:22 PM
Wow! Another impressivly elegant garment! I can't wait to buy this pattern! You are my favorite designer, seriously.
Posted by: Lelah at August 1, 2005 02:55 PM
It's beautiful. I can't wait for it.
Posted by: jodi at August 1, 2005 03:46 PM
Anna, you've done it again. Another beautiful design. I love the cable details. Look forward to seeing the pattern.
Posted by: Mary at August 1, 2005 04:29 PM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Purly Whites at August 1, 2005 05:50 PM
Love it, love it. Can't wait for the pattern. I'm definitely making this one. Thank you!
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia at August 1, 2005 06:22 PM
oh my goodness! this is gorgeous~and my favorite color too! you look like a dream in it! :O)
Posted by: jenny vorwaller at August 1, 2005 07:05 PM
I was watching a programme on the history of fashion in the 1950s yesterday and Claude would fit in just fine. It was a time of great optimism but a return to style and flamboyance after the war. I also love the colour.
P.S how do you manage to take such great photos of yourself?
Posted by: Ali at August 1, 2005 07:20 PM
Another beautiful design, Anna! You are so talented and prolific, as well. I'm so glad that you decided to design and share. You've brought us some really lovely, unique pieces.
Posted by: Julia at August 1, 2005 09:02 PM
Wow! You need to write a book. Seriously, your designs are some of the best I've seen. Very creative and original stuff. I'm so impressed with your talent. I've been wanting a short, swingy sweater. Can't wait to make this.
Posted by: jan at August 1, 2005 11:36 PM
absolutely beautiful, but WHY AREN'T YOU SMILING? you should look very pleased with yourself!
Posted by: Di at August 2, 2005 11:27 AM
AAAAHHHH! FAB! I can't wait to make one myself. Thank you so much for the pictures.
Posted by: Molly Callahn at August 2, 2005 04:51 PM
your top is divine. great design work!
Posted by: amanda at August 2, 2005 05:50 PM
gorgeous, gorgeous! your work is superb!
Posted by: froggy at August 2, 2005 06:42 PM
You're brilliant! I love it, and I love your pictures :) You're gorgeous!
Posted by: Sarah at August 2, 2005 08:38 PM
Your top is so pretty. I love to see the illustration and then actual item. You captured the romance of design.
Posted by: Miss Twiss at August 2, 2005 09:58 PM
Oh wow! I love this! It's very unique and different... impressive! Can't wait for the pattern. :)
Posted by: Liz at August 3, 2005 05:05 AM
That is beautiful!
Posted by: Jess at August 4, 2005 02:09 PM
what a beautiful, classy design. the color is very soothing, and the buttons add sophistication. bravo!
Posted by: carrie m at August 4, 2005 06:25 PM
Agree with all above--what a wonderful pattern! and lovely photos. I'd love to knit this.
Posted by: Nan at August 5, 2005 05:31 AM
lovely, lovely design! the cables are perfect and the fabric drapes beautifully...just gorgeous.
Posted by: mrspilkington at August 7, 2005 01:58 PM
lovely, lovely design! the cables are perfect and the fabric drapes beautifully...just gorgeous.
Posted by: mrspilkington at August 7, 2005 01:58 PM
I see I am the 48th person to tell you how gorgeous Claude is. I wish I had your petite little frame, because on me that would just say "maternity smock" but on you it is an amazing piece of elegance, very cool 40's. I've seen at least 3 fashion mags so far this fall with spreads featuring "Hitchcock ladies" and you are once again right on the spot. Lovely!
Posted by: Ashley at August 12, 2005 11:11 PM