• Home
  • shop
  • Illustration Portfolio
  • About
  • My Books

Sanae Ishida

A crafty little atelier in a grey city

Willow + Co Aster Cardigan

May 20, 2014

aster-cardigan1

And we’re back with the light grey walls. I’m a big fan of Vanessa‘s style and sewing. I’m an even bigger fan of her photography – she captures the light masterfully and her daughter is gorgeous and seems so sweet.

I had the luxury of selecting a variety of patterns from the Willow & Co collection, and I definitely wanted to give the Aster Cardigan designed by Vanessa herself a whirl.

aster-cardigan6

As I’d hoped, it came together in a New York minute (actually more like a Seattle minute, which is a little slower), and it’s my favorite kind of style: modern with a nod to vintage.

I cut out the size 8, and in retrospect, I should have gone up one more size as this knit jersey was stubbornly un-stretchy. On the bonus side, it made sewing with it very easy. You might recognize this golden stripey fabric from this dress,  a perennial favorite around here.

aster-cardigan2

I cut out the sleeve cuffs incorrectly, so they’re not exactly matching, but I say it gives it character, and you probably didn’t even notice (see how I do that? It’s a sickness — I can’t help but point out what I did wrong).

The only change I made to the pattern was that instead of folding the hem twice, I serged and just folded once to finish the bottom hem. Otherwise, it seemed like it would be too short.

aster-cardigan4

Such a sunny cardigan! Please ignore the rumpled linen pants (from here). The photoshoot took place in a New York minute as well, and ironing was low on my priority list…

aster-cardigan3

Thanks again for including me in the Willow & Co fun, Vanessa!

 

Filed in: sewing, sewing for K • by sanae • 18 Comments

Comments

  1. Alexandra Audrey

    May 20, 2014 at 5:09 am

    This is so pretty, sunny, and cheery! I love the shape too with that adorable collar. It makes me want to make something like this for me!

    Oh, and I wouldn’t have noticed the cuff aspect had you not said something!

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      The collar makes the cardi, for sure! And ditto on wanting one for myself 🙂

      Reply
  2. marisa

    May 20, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Very cute – looks great in the yellow striped fabric. I love a nice cardi!

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks Marisa, it’s a great pattern!

      Reply
  3. rachel

    May 20, 2014 at 8:20 am

    I love this, Sanae. You’re right – it is so sunny and cheerful. I’d like this one for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      Oooh, this would look so great on you, Rachel!

      Reply
  4. Mie @ Sewing Like Mad

    May 20, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Ah, love this! And how beautiful would it be with the olive green Fawn Lily 🙂

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you, Mie! I was actually trying to get the cardi done to pair it with the Fawn Lily, but ran out of time. I was inspired by a stylish camping backpack in olive and mustard.

      Reply
  5. vanessa

    May 20, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    stripes + yellow – two of my favorite things!!! it’s so bright and cheerful and will look awesome with just about everything 🙂

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      It’s SO versatile! It’s a great cardi and I love it!! Thanks for the pattern, Vanessa!

      Reply
  6. Rebecca

    May 20, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Love a great cardi!

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Cardis are both K’s and my go-tos, and this was fun to make 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lucinda

    May 20, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    such a perfect spring wardrobe addition! And slightly jealous you have so much of that wonderful yellow striped knit – it looks fabulous on K! This was my favorite pattern of the Glamping collection and the one I actually purchased upon sight (remembering the awesome outfit she had made Sydney for Project Run and Play). My Lilah loves to wear cardigans and once she gets over the collar thing, I”m hoping this will become a staple here as well:)
    As for the mismatched cuffs, it adds to the handmade quirky charm!

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 20, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      I love this pattern! It’s such a quick and easy sew, don’t you think? And Vanessa’s instructions were so clear and thorough, it made the whole process a breeze. I bet the version you made for Lilah is adorable, Lucinda!

      Reply
  8. Bella

    May 21, 2014 at 2:42 am

    Cute! Cardigans are so useful. They’re the one thing I always forget are sew-able at home.

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 22, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      So useful and versatile! I’d love to see what kind of cardis you would sew!

      Reply
  9. Jane

    May 22, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    i love this!! in yellow stripes it so fantastic!

    Reply
    • sanae

      May 22, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you Jane! Yellow always ups the fun factor, no?

      Reply

Leave a Reply to Mie @ Sewing Like Mad Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address below to get blog posts delivered to your in-box. I'll occasionally include fun digital goodies!

Order My New Book!!

Order My Latest Sewing Book!!

Archives

Categories

Thinking of all the Mama Bear-ish wonders out ther Thinking of all the Mama Bear-ish wonders out there, giving so much to surrounding creatures big and small. I often feel like that little prickly hedgehog inadequately but heartily offering up a single stem of gratitude. So much love for mothers and maternal figures everywhere! 💕💕💕💕#happymothersday
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2025 · Theme by Blog Pixie

© 2025 Sanae Ishida