My Fashionable Life

both sweaters look divine!! anna, i can not tell you how much i love your designs. all of them are wonderful!

new hairstyle is super chic.

Harvey's little jumper looks so cute. If you were to do the same to my wee moggie
(George) then there would definitely be blood spilled.

Lovely!! Your designs are truly classic and beautiful. I love coming back and finding the new tresures that you knit!

This design is absolutely gorgeous! Are you planning to sell this one and/or Jemima?

Jess is adorable... but Leon... well, Leon makes my heart skip a beat! I hope Harvey enjoys his outfit :).

The new coiff looks great! And Jess is lovely---especially the red! Another great design--keep up the wonderful work .

Harvey is a lamb!!!! He looks like he's an elder uncle to my 3 black kitties. :D Though they didn't inheirit his fashion sense.

Great jacket, too! The hubby is right- very sophisticated!

Have you heard that "posting the cat" is the blogging equivalent of "jumping the shark"? Well, you managed to do it and still maintain high quality knitting content, thereby posting the cat without "posting the cat".

Hair is great. If this is a big change for you, it may coincide with a change in your life. Are you acknowledging your growing status as a knit designer?

I am constantly amazed at the beauty of your work! You have a great eye for color and form. It just makes my day to see your lovely creations. Have a great day, Molly.

Very sharp and sophisticated!! And YOUR jacket isn't bad either... ;-)

Just kidding - love the red, love the basketweave - it really does look tailored - it's hard to believe there isn't much shaping going on with that one. Another lovely design.

And Harvey...well, that is just about the most adorable thing I've seen. I love that you knit him a sweater (our of Cashsoft no less) to keep warm with.

Beautiful design. You're right, it looks very sharp.

You cat is hilarious!

love the hair, love the cardi, love the red yarn, love the picture! love the cute cat with a little cardi of his own; he'll be so warm and comfy this winter.

That little cat jacket is gorgeous! If only I had a cat.

both of you look spectacular! i love reading about someone who cares for their pets like you do.

ps - harvey is quite photogenic! what a doll!

Another great design Anna. It looks very tailored for a knitted garment. I am extremely impressed that your cat will wear clothes. Any attempts by us to dress up any of our family cats would result in severe injury!

Oh, HARVEY! I know you told me once that you used to dress him up, but I assumed he put up with it out of forbearance, not because he wanted to be clothed. Foolish me-of course he does! Leon is the most handsome cat sweater in the (perhaps short?) history of cat sweaters.

And Jess is lovely too.

Oh my word, I am in love with the pussycat top.... I wish I could dress my cat, but she would not let me.

I love Jess (apart from sharing the name), it is very attractive.

Both are lovely! Mr. Raitte was right ... that jacket is sophisticated! The cat sweater is soooo sweet and cute! Splendid work again, Anna!

Rowan eat your heart out! Very nice!

Jess is a knockout! That photo looks like it was taken right out of a Rowan mag.

Love the new 'do, too :)

omg, it took me a second to realize that was you (I didn't expect to see the new hair yet). new fab jacket, new gorgeous hair, and I hope a new beautiful day(s)! what are elle yarns btw?

your cat is too cute, his little jacket is so sophisticated as well.

You BOTH look very sophisticated! Any chance we can see close-ups of the haircut and the basketweave? I like your hair a lot, and I'd love to see the sweater in more detail...

He looks very poised in his new jacket!

Dawn

Another wonderful design! I love the color. And I only wish that I could get my old kitty cat wearing a sweater! She's too fussy and it would go completely unappreciated. Harvey's adorable in his though!

Fantastic haircut,
Fantastic jacket,
Fantastic cat! (but of course, all cats are fantastic)

I think the glam haircut probably helps the jacket to look even more sophis., and a great ensemble. I am very glad Harvey has someone so kind to look after him in his old age. He looks quietly pleased with his little cardie to me.

I love your work (and your name!) Anna! Harvey looks so distinguished in his sweater. He's a spitting image of my Rasmus, who I love dearly (so thinking of an old Harvey, and a Rasmus who is getting old to, almost makes me cry so I better stop).

Awww, how cute on the kitty cat! Your sweater is lovely...nice job!

Another triumph, Anna! What a beautiful jacket. I can barely contain myself when I think of trying to wrestle Tuna or Townie into a cat coat. Harvey is a sport. As for the Birthday/personality thing below, the glass should be half-full, my darling. In addition to your talent, your incredible spirit always shows through on this blog. Don't underestimate yourself.

Wow, Jess looks amazing! I hope you offer it up as a pattern somehow. It's great and I agree with Mr. Raitte, it DOES look really sophisticated.

Cute! I love your photo too.. it makes Jess look quite sophisticated. Your cat looks so sweet in the sweater. Hope it keeps him warm!

I need that jacket pattern! PLEASE!!!!???

The red should turn a lot of heads! I love the little kitty sweater; it is unusual to find such a willing cat model.

oh anna, jess is divine! she is absolutely flattering to a T! i also adore how the collar sits so perfectly. your new haircut is divine- so very oo'la la.

harvey is gorgeous. he just looks like the perfect cat to own. and leon is the absolute height of high dapper fashion on him.

wow that cat looks wonderful for 20!! WOW

I normally mock cats in clothes and people who put cats in clothes, (with the exception of young girls who should be required to dress up their cats and have tea with them) but oh, Harvey is just too heartbreakingly sweet to mock. You are a sweet girl to knit him a sweater and keep his old bones warm.

I agree--both designs are fab. Harvey looks particularly cute, though I agree that USUALLY dressing up cats and dogs if you're over the age of 10 is no-no. It certainly seems like it's working for him!

I agree most wholeheartedly with Mr. Raitte. Very sophisticated! (Actually, both the jacket and the new hairstyle!)

If you were to offer that pattern for sale, I would be first in line to buy one.

harvey's a sweetheart

Cuteness!! I love Harvey's little jacket - what a great idea.

And your jacket - wow!! How on Earth do you keep coming up with such great designs. Love the haircut - very sophisticated!

It's a lovely jacket, the red looks classic on you. The photo is beautiful.

Aww, doesn't he look gorgoeous! You do too!

Oh, beautiful sweaters all around! I had a hot water bottle for my old kitty; she'd spend the day on it. Harvey is truly fashonable!

Both you and Harvey look stunning and sofisticated! Youre so talented Anna, thanks for sharing all your lovely knits, feline especially! Your so lucky to have Harvey for 20 years and he's lucky to have you as his doting and talented mom!

the jacket and your new hair are gorgeous. i envy your meticulous designs and beautiful pieces. bravo!

Beautiful jacket, you're so amazingly talented! And I like what you've made for Harvey too :-)

Beautiful. I can't wait to drop everything and make Jess, she's the new jacket of my fantasy life.

As far as jumping the shark is concerned, I'm afraid blogging itself jumped the shark a while ago, so we're safe to post anything now. Knowing that I wasn't involved in anything cutting-edge is the only reason I could lower myself to blogging about my haircut! And the kitty sweater is so very funny, and sweet too.

Oh my goodness... I'm all set to tell you how beautiful your jacket is (I totally agree with "sophisticated"!) and now I have to do it with weak knees. Harvey is the cat's pajamas... or cat's sweater... or cat's jacket... or something -- so sweet!

You look absolutely dreamy in your new Jess. Great work!

Love the jacket. LOVE it. I will buy that pattern the moment you offer, if you choose to, which did I mention I'd love???!!!

Harvey looks like a sweetie. ;-)

Beautiful, beautiful work!
Harvey's coat is pretty sweet- have you seen http://www.stuffonmycat.com/? They could do with some more classy images.

Wow, look at all those comments! Your blog has hit the big time!:o)

Love the new sweaters, my cats would kill me if I tried to put a jumper on them! Hair looks fab as well!

Love Jess - I would definately buy the pattern if you offer it for sale. The photo is great as well - garden looks lovely and you look like a professional model.

Haven't Rowan snapped you up as a designer yet? Don't they know what they are missing?

You look so beautiful in your new fabulous jacket! I love that photo too, stylish!

I love the hair, the jacket, Harvey, and Harvey's sweater. I hope you'll be making the pattern for Jess available!

I adore Harvey's cardigan - I've emailed the photo to my Mum, who used to dress her kittens when she was very small. Somehow, I don't think our cat would wear a cardigan. Perhaps when she reaches Harvey's age though (she's only 12 years old).
~x~

Love the hair and love Jess and Harvey's sweater, bless his heart. I keep meaning to email you and arrange to get Trudie and the mannequin back to you. How about we meet up one weekend somewhere and maybe get a coffee and knitting session in at the same time? I will email you soon!

I love your jacket, its gorgeous... like all your others.

Your creations never fail to amaze me, they're so beautiful! And Harvey, he just stole my heart.

one of my cats likes to wear clothes. i use her as a model for scarves and things for photos, often. i almost cried when i read what you said about him getting old...noooo! why do they have to?

I know you probably get asked this a lot, but do you have any plans to publish your designs or submit more of them to the free online pattern sites? There are several of your designs that I would love to make and would happily buy if they were in a book or mag. Best wishes. PPx

Harvey! Please give him a little scratch behind the ears... what a sweet kitty. I hope he stays snug as the days get cooler.
And *fantastic* sweater design, there! I love it!

Anna, I cannot believe you knit such an adorable sweater for Harvey, and that he wears it — such a kind thing to do for him! I can't tell you how much that picture touches me.

Your designs, as always, are a delight.

Your new jacket is divine--the fit is perfect on you--I guess that is the beauty of a self-designed garment.

I can't believe you got the kitty in a jumper--mine would HATE that. Glad it can keep him warm though. The picture is too cute ;)

Beautiful jacket! I love the colour and shape - and the new haircut suits you - very chic! Harvery looks like a cutie in his jumper - snug as a bug in a rug!

Just been reading back over your blog and you've inspired me to pick up my project again - I was truly FED UP and now I feel ready to start again :)

Harvey's jacket is so amazing! I hope it will keep him cozy and warm!

Simply beautiful cardigan!!

two fantastically lovely sweaters! i'm so impressed!

wow, your jacket is great, will you be selling that pattern?

and a cat that wears sweaters? amazing.

Harvey is a great model :-) He looks so cute in that jacket, and your red jacket is very sophisticated! I'll join the throng of people who want to knit one too! (but then yours won't be unique. Hmmm.)

I swear I left a comment last week when I first saw this post, but I think I got so caught up in sending a link to everyone I know that loves kitties, that I forgot! Harvey is perfect, and so is his little sweater! Wow! If only my cat would let me play dress up with him, but sadly he won't.

Oh my God what a dashing cat! I'm going to have to make one for my two little boys!

Please do offer up the Jess (and Pippa, too!) pattern for sale or otherwise, as soon as you can!! Simply a great item to make and own!
....and I've a "harvey" as well so I get the kitty love thing in spades!

Are you offering this lovely cat sweater pattern for sale? My Winston doesn't have much of an underfur and he gets cold. I'm looking for a stylish design to knit him.

MUST have Jess pattern. Will not relent until it is MINE!!

Please? Pretty please???

i have looked forever after the perfect jacket to knit for myself, and suddenly i found it! is there a possibility that the pattern can come for sale?

ok, i am not a cats-wearing-sweaters person, but this has got to be the most elegant picture I have ever seen. Just lovely!