The first time I saw the movie "The Holiday", I fell in love... with a sweater. I absolutely loved the white cabled sweater that Cameron Diaz wore and from then on it was "Jude who??". I searched and I Googled, looking high and low for who made this sweater and where I could purchase it. I found out that it was made by TSE Cashmere and it could be purchased on their website
here. YAY! For $995.00!!!! NOOO! Now, I used to work in fashion so I am not shocked by the high price tag, but that price is a little too steep for me. But I am a knitter and I just knew if I could find a pattern that is close to this, I could knit it up. So I went to Ravelry (seriously, Thank God for Ravelry) and I found the exact pattern for the sweater!!
Pattern: Fireside Sweater by Amber Allison
Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Extra Merino Big in color 102
Needles: size US 9
I made a few mods which are all in the construction. I added an inch to the length. I shortened the sleeves by 2 inches and knit them flat instead of in the round. I also switched the buttons from the right side of the sweater to the left side. I think the fit is pretty good - I have a little extra room but the sweater is so nice and cozy.
I really love the yarn. It shows off the cables really well and it was nice to knit with. It was a bit less bulky than I thought it was going to be so I had to go down one needle size to get a denser fabric. I absolutely love this sweater!
19 comments:
Looks absolutely amazing!! All those gorgeous cables, it it fits you well. Great job!!!
Michelle, that's beautiful!
(ALMOST) makes me wish we had a colder winter here to be able to wear one like it!
Such a gorgeous jumper. I love how the pattern has worked out. Simply fabulous!
excellent job! absolutely lovely cables and the whole sweater is nice and neat!
Looks great! I want to make it, too but think I will make my own version - though I like your version much better than the Fireside one. I like a little extra room and I am NOT a Cameron Diaz size 4! I'm looking for some nice wool yarn in worsted to bulky weight.
Just fond your blog today. Love it - specially the Holiday sweater.
Thanks,
Guja
I have no idea how to knit. My mother wants this sweater for christmas badly! So you sell these or know where I might get one just like it:) Thanks and it looks gorgeous!
Can the pattern be used for somebody who is Petite?Can you knit me one? I am only just learning to crochet. How can I contact you directly?
OMG so pretty! I have been googling all morning for the pattern for this sweater and you just made my job so much easier! Thanks! I'm going to ravelry RIGHT NOW! :O) Your sweater came out lovely.
Hi Michelle,
Could you tell me exactly how you made the modifications. I am not a knitter and will be relying on someone else knitting this for me. You have made a fabulous job of it!
Paula
UK
Totally serious- if I paid you, would you make one for me? PLEASE????? I don't know anyone that knits and I want this sweater SOOOOOO BAD!!!!!
adriele.crumley@gmail.com
I fell in love with this sweater all over again after watching the movie over the weekend. I went on-line to try and find it. Would you consider knitting one for resale? If so, please email me at toulson@telus.net
Thanks kindly.
MICHELLE!!!! This turned out AH-MAZING!!! I too was in fashion and was shocked...and not...all at the same time regarding that sweater! I figured out it was TSE shortly after the movie was out on DVD and actually talked to their showroom (I was working in NYC at the time). At that point they only had a blue XL left...had no plans on recutting it...and even if they had I was in no position to pay the $1k either...(to tell you the truth, I was hoping for a sample!). I vowed to learn how to knit as a New Years resolution two years ago (only to eventually make this...I even bought the Ravelry pattern)...but I also vowed to start dating and neither has been successful (BOO!). If you at ALL are considering making it for moi...I'd adore you forever!!! missgabbieh@yahoo.com
oh gosh, looks like I am not the only one who is looking for someone to make your version;)
lelanl@yahoo.com
Hi, I saw the movie 'Holiday' last night & I also fell in love with the sweater! So I went searching and found your blog. It looks lovely on you!
Hi! I was just wondering if you could knit one for me and i'd pay you via paypal? How much would you charge?
Hi
I am also wondering if you would be interested in knitting this jumper for me as I would not have a clue and I really love it. Would you email me how much it would cost if you are able to knit it.
Kind Regards
lwoods.4@hotmail.com
I am curious if you would knit one for me? What would be the cost?
sz2077@yahoo.com
That is just beautiful! I LOVE cream + cables together. I noticed this cardi on The Holiday and instantly wanted to find a pattern and make one just like it. Yours turned out just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
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