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Do you recognize the sweater?  Yep, you are seeing the teas leaves cardigan reconstructed again!!  I am eighteen rows from having the body complete.  And yes, it is fitting much better!!  I went down a size and went down a needle size.  I am so glad that I ripped it out two weeks ago.  It was a sad but necessary process.  Just think maybe, just maybe I might be done with this sweater by the end of the month.  The sleeves look super fast and easy and button bands are nothing......my fingers are crossed.

I am reading book number 7 in the Anne of Green Gables series entitled Rainbow Valley.  This book is all about Anne's children and friends.  Of course there is adventure involved.  I must say when I started the book it had a whole story feeling to it.  Anne of Windy Poplars and Anne of Ingleside had more of a short story feel to them. I was not fond of those books because of that.  However, I am glad that I read them and would recommend them.

It looks like the weather is going to be changing into crisp fall air!  I am so excited about this. Wouldn't it be just fantastic to wear a scarf or a pair of mitts------pure bliss :D

Joining Ginny at Small Things

Comments

  1. Toadstool KnitterySeptember 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    The tea leaves cardigan is such a pretty pattern, I definitely want to knit one for myself one day. I'm glad you are happier with the new version now. It's always so hard to rip out hours and hours of work but sometimes it's necessary. I often need a night's sleep before I can bring myself to cast on again, being so frustrated and even angry. But in the morning I'm usually at peace and just give it another go. Wonderful colour by the way, that will be a very pretty piece!

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  2. little macaroon.September 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    WOW! You're so fast! It's going to be soooo pretty.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Wow - that was fast! I'm glad you're happier with the the fit & that you're glad you ripped it out after all. xo

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  4. *kateSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Your tea leaves looks lovely! I'm so glad it's fitting better this time :) Can't wait to see it finished.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    You knit quickly! The new tea leaves looks good. The book is one I've never heard of. I'll have to look that one up.

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  6. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I can't get over how much you have accomplished is such a short time...wow! And your getting fall crisp air? I am so jealous!
    Thanks for the knitting help. I think I understand, I just read the pattern from the opposite way?

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  7. pinkundineSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I'm impressed with your (second) progress on that sweater, you must be pretty fast!

    I love how knitters are always so excited about cooler weather, not many other people seem to be!

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  8. LydiaSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I love the tea leaves cardigan pattern, especially in such a yummy golden color.

    We're getting crisp fall air too...and it looks like much more to come starting tomorrow. Nothing makes me want to curl up with a cup of soup and knit more than the coming of fall.

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  9. EmilySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    We're starting to get into that crisp air here. They're saying we may see frost this week? Eep! I'm ready to start wearing my hats again. :)

    So glad that the second attempt is going much better for you. Looking forward to seeing the progress next week!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Yeah crisp, cool autumn weather!! We've had a turn here, too (thank goodness)! Looking forward to seeing how the Cardigan of Much Modification turns out! ;-)

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  11. angSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Wow that was fast! It's looking lovely. Yeah I heard about said cold front-something about 50 degrees! Yipe! It is getting cooler. :)
    xo,
    Ang

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  12. Lori annSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    oh yes! we do have the similar color going on! love your sweater, i am finally going to make one too (it's been queued forever), can't wait to see this finished!

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  13. JoySeptember 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Love the color on your tea leaves. I'm jealous that you are so far into Anne's life. My daughter and I just finished Green Gables together and are getting ready to begin Avonlea. She's in love with Anne so far. :)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Crisp air, what's that? No memory of it. ;)

    You're almost up to my favorite book of all time - Rilla of Ingleside!

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  15. no spring chickenSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Yes, yes and yes! The Tea Leaves cardigan in that yummy color... Anne... and fall! :)

    Blessings, Debbie

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I'm glad you decided to re-do your sweater. Lookin' good!

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  17. house full of jaysSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    You are amazing! That was a speedy re-do. It looks wonderful!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Good for you for ripping it out and starting over! Glad it's fitting better. I rip out rows practically every project, but that's because I mess up a lot :) Your yarn color is so up my alley by the way....bring on the warms!

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  19. ErinSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    It looks wonderful! Great decision, I say!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Loving your tea leaves......!!!

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  21. ShosannahSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    The ripping out and starting over process is always so difficult but ultimately worthwhile.
    I just love the colour and pattern of this cardigan!

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  22. Lady CordeliaSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I love that color!
    I never got into Anne of GG.
    What age are those appropriate for? Maybe "tweens?" I am going to start reading the LIttle House series to my 5 year old and see if she gets into it.

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  23. KnitterMamaSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Your sweater is looking lovely. Ripping out is so heart-wrenching, isn't it? But now you will have a wearable garment instead of one that will sit in the back of your closet, right?

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  24. BeckiSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I need to read the Anne of Green Gables series! It was so long ago that I read the first book, but I remember loving it. I'm always looking for a good read!

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  25. WendySeptember 14, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Glad your ripping out is paying off. Ah, autumn, the perfect time of year!

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  26. Baby By The SeaSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Oooh, i'll tell you what's pure bliss - that color is so fall, so early Halloween and glad to know the make up is going well.

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