Sweater Progress Yarn Along


Poor Frodo, he's trying to ignore me and the sweater but was too lazy to jump off the sofa.  I am closing in on the last row of the body of the sweater.  Today will be sleeve knitting and this sweater has been such a fun knit.  I love all the miles of stockinette stitch or ribbing.  I'm thinking of doing the sleeves NOT in the round...because my gauge tends to tighten up a bit and it just seems so s l o w.  I'll keep you up to date on that one.

I finished The Violets of March yesterday and it was a quick easy good read.  I recommend the book and there's a family secret mystery that is solved (gotta love those!).  I am still reading Oh My Stars and it's coming along.  I read this one at night and I tend to fall asleep while reading.

I am having a giveaway over here for all you lovely readers to celebrate my birthday month.

Joining Ginny

Comments

  1. AlisaNovember 13, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Your sweater is looking lovely! I really love that color! I just finished my sweater this week.....now to figure out what to cast on next!! I agree with Frodo.....it's easier just to stay on the sofa!!!

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  2. DiannaNovember 13, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Oh Karen...that sweater is going to be gorgeous! I can hardly wait to see the sleeves...and the finished product. It will make a lovely piece to wear for Thanksgiving dinner! ;)

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  3. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    So pretty! Looks like you will have it done by Thanksgiving!

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  4. AnkeNovember 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    I believe you are going to be finished by Thanksgiving! :-) I cannot wait to see the finished sweater, I'm in love with the color!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    It's coming along so well! I agree with Frodo too, why leave a comfy spot on the couch? :)

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  6. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Oh it's beautiful!!! And I think you'll be done by Thanksgiving!! I can't wait to see it on you!

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  7. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 13, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I am on the sleeves of Emerson's sweater and you are so right, it's slow going. My gauge seems a lot tighter now too and I never considered just knitting them flat and seaming, thanks for another wonderful time.
    Frodo looks too cute not looking at the camera.

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  8. ErinNovember 13, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Looks like you are coming right along! Thanksgiving doesn't seem like such a difficult deadline now, right?

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  9. DonnaNovember 13, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I am facing the same issue - or I will be by the end of the week. I love to knit my sleeves in the round but my gauge does change. I try to just knit a bit looser and it seemed to help on the last sweater I knit.

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  10. momto5November 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    love the color of that sweater.

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  11. flyingjenNovember 13, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    You totally finish tour sweater in time for Thanksgiving!

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  12. Darcel {MahoganyWayMama}November 13, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    That is such a pretty orange. Perfect for Fall! I still believe you'll have it ready for Thanksgiving.

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  13. DeliaKnitsNovember 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    way to go on the sweater!

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  14. kjramstackNovember 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I loved the Violets of March too. I've been recommending it to a lot of people.

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  15. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Pretty sweater. I love that color!

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  16. JenNovember 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Yay! It looks like you'll have your Thanksgiving sweater after all. :-)

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  17. JessNovember 13, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    That's going to be a great sweater! Love the color.

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  18. RosemaryNovember 13, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Looking good! One sleeve per week, you will definitely finish on time! :)

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  19. tina at septemberNovember 13, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Oh I like the color! and Frodo is so cute!

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  20. JanetNovember 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I just love the color of your sweater. It's going to be beautiful.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Frodo looks very cute, and sweater looks to become lovely and snuggly!

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  22. SueNovember 13, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Your sweater is coming along beautifully--you speed knitter you! What a great color you chose--perfect for Thanksgiving. I have no doubt that you'll finish in time. : )

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  23. Deb HickmanNovember 13, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful colour yarn. Deb x

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  24. stephNovember 13, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    i knew this sweater would be on you by Thanksgiving!!! beautiful!!!

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  25. Erin @ Wild WhispersNovember 13, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Eeek! Such great progress on the sweater... so excited to see you in it!

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  26. Judy S.November 13, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    You are coming along! Happy knitting on those sleeves. Now I have to go check on the Violets book...

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  27. Kim November 13, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    You are totally going to finish it...yay!!!!

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  28. Project TaraNovember 13, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    You are a speed knitter! Your holiday sweater is coming along beautifully. I know it's for you, not Frodo, but I think he would totally rock that orange too.

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  29. KristenNovember 13, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    I have no doubt you will be wearing your new sweater on Thanksgiving Day! Your rib stitch looks great by the way!

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  30. LisaNovember 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Me thinks you're going to be wearing a beautiful new sweater on Thanksgiving!

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  31. elizabethNovember 14, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    looks great! yay! I hope it is as wonderfully comfortable and warm as it looks!

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  32. paula@weewhimsicalsNovember 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Soooo pretty. Love that color. You will be the belle of the table on Thanksgiving! I'm desperate for a good read, will look into both of these. :)

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  33. UnknownNovember 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I love the colour of your sweater - beautiful! I look forward to seeing it done :)
    x
    Natalie
    Marigolds' Loft

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  34. debby emadianNovember 14, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Hi there Karen,
    I've just been catching up on all the posts I've missed recently. I had to giggle at your nightmare and then felt so guilty when you were crying...how could I be so cruel. But it was funny.I hope you haven't had any more since though.
    Your cardigan is flying along... all being well it looks as though you will be wearing it on Thanksgiving.
    Have a lovely weekend and a great birthday. It's mine this weekend too.
    Debx

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  35. Annie CholewaNovember 14, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    What a gorgeous colour, and you're going to be really snug wearing it I'm sure. And at the rate you're going you'll be wearing it soon. Happy day!

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  36. the habit of beingNovember 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    i love all the colors you choose. maybe you should come over and add some color to my rather neutral stash ;-)

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  37. UnknownNovember 14, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    That dog is a absolutely gorgeous! I know I'm supposed to be commenting on the knitting - which is beautiful - but I'm in love.

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  38. TannaNovember 16, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Absolutely PERFECT fall/thanksgiving/beautiful color!!! Love it. Mr. Frodo had been missing out on a post... he handled that. ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  39. Lisa UotinenNovember 17, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Just got caught up on your blog, what a lovely way to spend Sunday evening!

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