Pumpkin Latte Sweater


Over the weekend, I had an insane idea to knit myself a sweater for Thanksgiving.  This lofty goal probably will not happen but I do like to create challenges for myself once in a while, personal challenges make life spicy!  So welcome Pumpkin Latte Sweater.  The yarn is Cascade 220 a basic reliable worsted weight wool and the pattern is effortless cardigan by Hannah Fettig.  I poured over ravelry considering many cardigan patterns, trying to decide what exactly I wanted and kept coming back to this particular one.

Will I complete this sweater on time?  Highly doubtful, since I have many other projects beckoning my attention.  However in my imagination, I look spectacular in my finished cardigan at Thanksgiving dinner.  I truly believe that the anticipation and the imaginings of what can be is the best part.


Comments

  1. BonnyOctober 22, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I love that you're imagining looking spectacular in your finished cardigan at Thanksgiving! I know that feeling so well myself; I can almost feel how warm and cozy the new scarves and cowls I'm planning are going to be. That is a stunning color and I'll look forward to seeing your finished sweater, whenever it happens.

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  2. ~koOctober 22, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    So pumpkiny I love the color and that little notebook! Where did you find it?

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  3. AnkeOctober 22, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Just the name "pumpkin latte sweater" conjures up images of cozy days spent inside, maybe by the fire and of course more knitting in hand. :-) Good luck finishing it by Thanksgiving, I bet you can do it!!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverOctober 22, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I am here cheering you on Karen, you can do it! I love the idea of thinking of you on Thanksgiving day wearing your pumpkin latte sweater, it makes me smile.

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    1. karenOctober 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      The notebook is from target but I bought it quite awhile ago!!

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  5. stephOctober 22, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Of course you will finish it!!!!!! You have a whole cyber-space cheering section rooting for you!!! I have that sweater on my wish-list, too.....just love it!!! and the color...you bet you'll look great in it!!!

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  6. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    You can finish it in!! It'll be gorgeous too! I love the color. (And if, for some reason, you can't finish it.....Thanksgiving will come along next year too. I am SURE it will be done by then!) :-)

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  7. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    How fun! I do love to start a new project! Even if you don't finish by Thanksgiving, it will be lovely for the winter holidays!

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  8. ...Nina Nixon...October 22, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Oh my word! I simply adore that colour - like autumn leaves turning...gorgeous.

    Nina x

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  9. Kim October 22, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Love that colour, such a lovely fall colour. Can't wait to see the finished sweater...no pressure though :)

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  10. amyOctober 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    What a great autumn color! Beautiful pattern, too, and Cascade 220 is my favorite go-to yarn. So warm, too.

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  11. DiannaOctober 22, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I love the color...I'm sure the pattern is beautiful. You inspire, my friend! You truly do. :)

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  12. Annie CholewaOctober 22, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Scrummy yarn ... I'm with Nina, I think it's more autumn leaves than pumpkin, and perfect for the season. And the pattern you've chosen is one of may favourites. Your needles are going to be smoking if you make it to your Thanksgiving deadline!

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  13. flyingjenOctober 22, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Gorgeous color! Funny, I was perusing Ravelry last FR looking for hat patterns and saw that same sweater and liked it. How did I see it if I was looking at hats? Because Ravelry is a huge time suck and I looked at all kinds of patterns on FR and queue a great many of them!

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  14. KristenOctober 22, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Karen - I think you if anyone can do it! And you will look lovely! That is just the perfect yarn. Love the pumpkin.

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  15. monique's messOctober 23, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    hi Karen, love the colour of the yarn. Can you tell me what worsted means? Does it refers to the weight or ply of the wool, or is it just the way it is spun. Good luck with your project.

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    1. karenOctober 23, 2013 at 6:47 AM

      Hi Monique, worsted refers to the weight of the yarn (how thick it is) but not necessary to the ply of the yarn. Here is a description and I hope it helps!! I rarely knit with worsted and tend to knit with fingering weight wool. http://knitting.about.com/od/yarn/a/yarnweight.htm

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    2. monique's messOctober 25, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      thanks for the site info - most useful. ta

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  16. azwoolgirlOctober 23, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I love the color Karen and you might just surprise yourself and finish by then :)

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  17. SueOctober 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    You can do it! You can do it! Go, Karen! Spice it up!

    I've had my eye on that patter for a while now, too. I love all of Hannah Fettig's designs and knit a "Wispy" cardigan a couple of years ago. It actually worked up pretty quickly. : )

    (I have the same notebook as you. : )

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  18. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Love this color! I am knitting a baby blanket in a similar color.

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  19. CathieJOctober 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I like this sweater pattern. Your orange yarn is great. Good luck finishing by Thanksgiving.

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  20. Mama Gone GreenOctober 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    I bet you can...... :)

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  21. Judy S.October 23, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Looks like a nice pattern! I love Cascade 220, but then I'm from the Seattle area.

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