Hawthorne Cardigan Complete


Do you see that?  Finally my sweater is done!!  The only aspect that I am unhappy with is that I am not going to be wearing this sweater until the fall.  Yesterday it was hot and yet I decided to model the sweater outside. I braved the heat and an impending hot flash for the best photos ever.


I love this pattern and have made it before here.  I wear the gray sweater all the time when it's really cold out.  Now I have a tweedy brown one.

This photo above is just an overall view of a beautiful day outside (but too hot).  I picked up the buttons when I was visiting my sister over Easter. I love them!  I did not have a yarn sample with me so all the matching was done in my head.  So talented.


This sweater is a top down construction, as you know I love top down.  The finishing is minimal and NO seams!  I buried a couple of ends and sewed the buttons on.  Now that I am done with this sweater, I am already thinking of what sweater to make next.....
 

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverApril 17, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Karen, it's fabulous! I hope a cold front comes soon so you can enjoy wearing it! ;)

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  2. ~Kelly~April 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    This is just beautiful! Great work! And I love the buttons. Fall will be here before you know it!

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  3. little macaroon.April 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Great job!

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  4. eidolonsApril 17, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I love it! And it looks so good on you! (:
    I'm thinking about braving a cardigan. But after my last (and, incidentally, first and only) sweater, I'm a bit nervous.

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  5. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I love it! The color is gorgeous. I want to try making a cardigan but am thinking about waiting until closer to fall!

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  6. pinkundineApril 17, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Yay, it's done and it looks fabulous! I might have to queue the pattern myself now :)

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  7. MelissaApril 17, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Love your tweedy brown one! I have to say that you are a better woman than I am...I don't brave hot flash risks for anybody....well, except for my kids...but not for a photo.

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  8. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Fantastic modeling and knitting. I think that sweater belongs in my never ending queue. I am still slogging along on my sleeves, but hope to finish this week.

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  9. *kateApril 17, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    It's wonderful! Beuatiful work. It'll be so hard waiting till fall to wear it. I hope you get some nice cool evenings to bring it out between now and then :)

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  10. amanda {the habit of being}April 17, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    you are talented!!!

    i love the sweater and the photos. it looks like it would be a favorite sweater, the one you pull on with everything. might have to add this to my queue...

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  11. TamiApril 17, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Karen!!! It looks so great on you! Beautiful work! Have a blessed Tuesday, Tami

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  12. stephApril 17, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Oh, Karen!!! It is the best!!!!! looks beautiful on you!!!!

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  13. fjord girlApril 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Oh wow...that's a beauty!
    Looks so soft and very lovely on you.

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  14. Kim April 17, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Just beautiful!!! It looks great on you too!

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  15. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful! What a perfect fit, and so classic.

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  16. TannaApril 17, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L!!! Love it! I am going to have to check out this pattern. Great job!! I love that yarn choice, too. :)

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  17. Baby By The SeaApril 18, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Love the brown. Yes, classic. Love it.

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  18. Lori annApril 18, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    karen it is beautiful! it looks amazing on you! well done on finishing (that was fast, you and steph, oh my!) i'm really loving that brown too, it's so soft and cozy looking.

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  19. Shirley-AnnApril 18, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I love your sweater Karen! That looks like something I should knit. Simple yet striking. I love the color too - very earthy/autumny!

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  20. EmilyApril 18, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Oh Karen I think it is perfect on you! Now, if you'd like to wear it this season, come visit me this week. We're frosting every night here, still. ;-)

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  21. JessApril 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Wow! Wow, wow! What a gift you have. Beautiful sweater, Karen very inspiring.

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  22. OrangeBlossomApril 18, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful sweater! Buttons turned out perfect, you are very talented!

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  23. KristenApril 18, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Karen! I LOVE this sweater! First of all, brown is my favorite color to wear and I adore this pattern. Job well done!

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  24. cpcableApril 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Oh, Karen! This is gorgeous! That tweedy brown is just perfect. What a great sweater to wear on a chilly spring morning.

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  25. flyingjenApril 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    I love it! Top down is also my favorite. If I ever finish my blankets, I may have to make myself one!

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  26. maknetaApril 18, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Nice cardi.And you look great. I love top down knitting and almost not sewing.

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  27. Erin @ Wild WhispersApril 18, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I love love love it! Beautiful work!

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  28. LydiaApril 20, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    I love this cardigan! Gorgeous!

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  29. EllenApril 22, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, this is wonderful. You might be able to wear it on cool summer evenings...

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  30. homesproutApril 22, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Wow, so beautiful! It fits you really well! You should be very happy with your effort:)

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  31. brown cardiganApril 17, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I love brown cardigan! Especially budget friendly multiple options that create more fabulous fashion moments!

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