My Fashionable Life

Anna, I love those little details, and Rowan Wool Cotton is one of my favorite go-to yarns... what a great sweater! Beautiful design. The bias binding is meticulously stitched on... wow. Looks great!

You're right ... I once had a ring with a diamond on the inside of the ring. Since it was on the inside, it couldn't be very big ... but the whole idea of subtle elegance is what attracted me (and I was never a fan of diamond anyway!).

oh so pretty! beautiful stitch pattern and details; great silhouette. hopefully you'll get some wear out of daisy this year before autumn seriously kicks in.

Oh, the details, hurrah for the details. Lovely loop and button finish, and beautiful cardigan. Even though you didn't get your photo gamboling through a wildflower meadow, the garden scene is idyllic, in a Jane Austen kind of way.

breathtaking!

Beautiful and elegant, as always. Your knitting, your designs, and your photos always bring me such a quiet calm: a brief, but peaceful, respite from busy days and stressful deadlines. Thank you for this--

Those details are breathtakingly elegant! It's wonderful!

Beautiful details--and the new(?)hair--so chic!

How lovely! The details are exquisite. I love those bits!

Yes. Everything they said. Anna, you amaze me.

I love the delicacy of the neckline finishing and the secreted button detail. Ah, and loops! I love the loops. As always, exquisite work.

I am entranced by this new design. I wonder if, done in a deeper shade, it could be an all-seasons sweater for those of us in mild-ish climates.

Your photo has inspired me to go trim some lavender at once.

It is a beautiful pattern. I love the care you take with every aspect of your designs. The tiny pearl buttons are perfect - it must be so satisfying when everything comes together so well and your hard work is rewarded.

Oh, it's so beautiful! I love the pearly buttons, so perfect with the antique white color.

Its beautiful, the detailings are exquisite - and I love the hair too!

Years ago a friend of mine told me her grandfather came up with a ring with diamonds rattling, unseen, inside (he is a jeweler in New York). I was appalled. Why close away the pretty things so no one could ever see them? And how could you be sure they were diamonds and not ratty grey pebbles? (Now that I think about it, it's an intriguing concept. But still.)

Your buttons are different. They are seen, by the wearer, when she put on or takes off this beautiful garment. The rest of the time they are a secret treasure. This is so wonderful.

It's really an honor for us that you blog and share your projects with us. You're such great inspiration and so fashionable, too! ;)

So well described, antique white and hidden buttons. I like how you sewed the buttons on to tape. Quiet elegance.

Look at the hair! Look at the hair! I really love it. Daisy is great too. Just the sort of thing I'd like in my wardrobe.

Daisy is lovely, and looks like it would go with most outfits, really versatile :-)

Lovely! I hope you'll publish the pattern.

Your designs are gorgeous, as always. It's not too late to wear Daisy. It's only august and maybe you'll have a warm september.

Hi!

I saw one of your sock photos while doing research on a Regia sock line that I will be listing on my website on sale at 60% off (Line Steps). Here is the link http://knittingiris.typepad.com/photos/gallery_2005/elfines2.html. May I post it on my website? Please do let me know. Also, is this a commercial pattern or yours? I would really appreciate it if you could let me know.

Cheers,

Sue Fulay Little

Beautiful details, thanks again for another wonderful design!

That's beautiful, Anna! You sure have a knack for coming up with such elegant designs.

Oooh pretty! I like the use of fabric round the neck a lot and the buttons, those kind of details make something special.

gorgeous design anna - I too like the secret little touches - very romantic

Gosh, so girly/ladylike! Daisy is very pretty :-)
Glad to see that things are looking a bit brighter too.

Pretty, pretty cardigan :) AND I LOVE THE HAIRCUT! ;o) Well done for kicking that black dog out again - I think several of us are doing that constantly. Knitting helps ;o)

the finishing looks exquisite!

Beautiful cardigan Anne....and I love your new haircut! And......I'm just a tad jealous that you live "down the road" from Shepherd's Bush Market! Ahhhh England in the '70's...that was the best time for moi.

All I can say, is what pure elegance, Daisy is such a beautiful cardigan, and what a fabulous haircut what more can one say, apart from that you are so inspiring! Thank you

It's wonderful -- all the details, the design and workmanship, the loveliness, the modeling and photography. You're going to make us wait?? Well worth it, but I wonder what else you have up your sleeve...

Oooo la la! The details really make this sweater. Another gorgeous piece.

What a cute sweater! I like the idea of hidden jewels, too, although if I had the money for a diamond ring with jewels on the inside... well, I'd have more time for knitting, to be sure!
I love the hair, too - I think this is the first time you've shown it off since mentioning that you wanted a change!

Oh! Daisy Cardi is really a true beauty.

Oh, that is lovely, lovely. The cloth binding is a marvelous touch!

Cute haricut! And I adore the new design.

Anna, Daisy is delicious! I love the pearl buttons.

Oh, so beautiful! Your designs are so elegant! Is this pattern for purchase? Thanks!

darling cardie! love your attention to details.

Oh it's beautiful! And I just watched Anne on Knitty Gritty last night and learned a few new little tricks.....

So very beautiful. the details! i'm drooling...

So beautiful...the pearl buttons and grosgrain make it really special. Congratulations on another incredible original design.

Your patterns, and the pictures you post of your work, are all so feminine and purty. It makes me want to sit in the garden, except I have no garden. I live in the city. Drat.

Such incredibly beautiful details! I always like to find those secret touches, such as a print lining or facing.

I love the idea of secret buttons. It's like wearing really good silk underwear - only you know but it makes you feel special and smile all day.

Daisy is just exquisite - as are all of your designs. I hope you publish the pattern.

Ohhhh so beautiful in pattern and design. I love this feminine style so much. My compliment, Anna!
A wonderful work!!
And your presentation is so nice in the garden, so romantic.

Hi Anna! Thank you for commenting on my blog -- I feel as if I've been visited by a celebrity! I love your sweater designs -- they are elegant and tasteful. The Daisy cardigan is exquisite! Cheers.

I just took my first sewing class and it was wonderful to see this project that combines sewing and knitting. I love the details.

love the little details... it's the small things that make one happy, right?

instead of calling it "summer 2007", you could always just take off to someplace warm and call it "vacation 2006" :)

This is my first time here and you have a lovely blog!

That piece is so beautiful and such a refreshing color, too!

I love the exquisite detailing. I too am a fan of beauty and detail in hidden and unexpected places.

Anna it's exquisite! Perfectly simple, beautifully elegant, and the hidden gems just lift it into that class your knits always achieve.

I look forward enormously to the pattern being available to purchase next year...? :)

PS Your hair looks very nice. Is it new?

Love your work! Saw it on THIS NEXT. I am part of a group of designers and crafters and artists that started a new social network. Kind of a MY SPACE for new designers, artists, crafters to meet and show their work. Just wanted to pass this information along so you could check it out and maybe pass it along to your readers. Thanks and your work is beautiful. Thanks again,
Michelle Lamar

yay!!! i lived in shepherd's bush when i lived in london. i loved it there!

it's so beautiful and dainty -- the little touches really make it sing.

I am always in need of a something to slip on for air conditioning in Florida. Would it be possible to obtain the following pattern?
The Daisy cardigan
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton in Antique
Thank you for your help. Robbie

Are those tatted button loops? I know how to do those...What a great idea!

hello hello.
i also work in the terrible a/c and live in a climate where one always needs a sweater.
do you plan to have the pattern for sale anytime soon? plus, a source for those loverly buttons please!
thanks ever-so.