Silver Leaf Cardigan Complete


Oh hey, hi there!  I have finished another top down sweater, it seems to be the sweater to knit of 2017.  Maybe I'll be casting on another one for my sister before the new year, after I knit a sweater for my son in law.

Could Mother Nature give us some pleasant weather??  Please?  You know the kind, cool breezes - seeing puffs of breath from the cold air.  Ah, soon.  Then I can wear this knit with pride and not be overly hot from the wool.


I'm ready to focus on mostly small knitting projects for the time being for the holidays.  I've lined up some hats to knit and maybe some cowls.  During all of this gift knitting, I'm thinking of selfish knitting the whole time.




Ravelry notes are here



Comments

  1. BridgetOctober 11, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    I LOVE the sweater - it's perfect, and the color looks fabulous on you! Once we actually get some sweater weather (please, soon!), wear it in good health.

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  2. margeneOctober 11, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Very cute! The sweater, too! I love the color. Sweater weather can't be far away!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    So pretty....and that is a perfect color for you. Congrats on another warm snuggly sweater for when it FINALLY does cool off.

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  4. mamasmercantileOctober 11, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Karen it is stunning, a beautiful make and colour that really suits you.

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  5. Helen BOctober 11, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    That is a pretty knit, weather here would be perfect temperature to wear it, decidedly chilly!

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  6. ShirleyOctober 11, 2017 at 12:26 PM

    Your cardigan is absolutely beautiful! Love the color and it looks so nice on you. This is one of my favorite projects that you have made. I am starting to look forward to winter because I don't think we will be getting our normal fall weather. It is just hot, muggy and miserable. I come back from walking at 6:00 a.m. dripping sweat. It looks like fall with leaves changing and falling but it doesn't feel or smell like fall. Hope we all get some cool fall days soon.

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  7. DeborahOctober 11, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    Your sweater looks perfect! The weather here in Texas is beautiful, too. We are planning a picnic at the park tomorrow. It's been so hot until about two days ago. I feel inspired to get my hand knits out and pick out a sweater to wear. It's something little but I'm looking forward to it!

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  8. kathy bOctober 11, 2017 at 1:37 PM

    I love being welcomed to your kitchen. I adore that sweater lady!!! cold, dreary rainy drizzle today. Off to nap~!

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  9. Jeannie Gray KnitsOctober 11, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    Gosh, that sweater is just perfect! I love the tonal neutral color, which looks fabulous on you, btw. Well done!

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  10. LeanneOctober 11, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    oh it looks lovely and just in time for when your weather does change.

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  11. chrisknitsOctober 11, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    Why the serious face? At first I thought there was something wrong with the sweater. LOL. It is perfect! The color, the fit, the whole shebang! Good job.

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  12. StefanieOctober 11, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    Yay on having an FO to cuddle up in! I can tell you love it.
    Thank you for your sweet la hanau wishes for my teen. Yes, she has grown up fast. When she had turned 10, I was already amazed at having been a parent for a decade and now it's three years later.

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  13. Needles and WoolOctober 11, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Your cardigan looks really nice! you sound so busy with all your projects that is great. I should get going on knitting Christmas gifts again since it is approaching faster now. Have a good week!

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  14. KimOctober 11, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    It is such a pretty cardie and suits you beautifully (my Nan always called them cardies and my children laugh at me when I say it). I must get on and sort out some projects, I miss my needles!

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  15. UnknownOctober 11, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    I love this! And such a pretty color too.
    Beautifully done.

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  16. AlinaOctober 11, 2017 at 6:23 PM

    It is so lovely!!! Perfect fit and the color is so fresh!

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  17. JaneOctober 11, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Oooh, the sweater is gorgeous. Sometimes knitting tried and true favorite patterns is the way to go. It fits well and the color is so delicate and perfect on you. On Monday our weather turned very cool so maybe the front will move East toward you. I hope so.

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  18. Caffeine GirlOctober 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM

    Congratulations on finishing such a gorgeous color -- and making it a perfect fit! That whole fit thing still scares me. The color is gorgeous. You'll get a ton of wear out of this.

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  19. NicolaOctober 11, 2017 at 8:42 PM

    It’s lovely - and it really suits you. I am yearning to knit a light weight top down cardigan at the moment - even though we are heading for summer here in Australia and I won’t wear it until next April at least!

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  20. Shirley-AnnOctober 12, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    Lovely cardigan! Such a beautiful soft colour.

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  21. MaryOctober 12, 2017 at 5:29 AM

    That sweater turned out beautifully!! It's such a pretty color on you and it fits so nicely. I'm joining with you in wishing for October weather. looks like maybe we'll get some next week.

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  22. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeOctober 12, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    Looking sharp. That's such a fabulous color. We've had both ends of weather here. Cool mornings/nights with more temperate day time temps. I got to wear a cardi and a shawl this morning. Now the shawl's off... Hot tea all the way, though!

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  23. Judy S.October 19, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Awesome color for a pretty result!

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