Lundenburg Pullover



Ta da!  I finished the orange sweater with some ultra crafty problem solving when I ran out of orange yarn and didn't want to buy more.


I made the 42 inch chest because I wanted a roomy sweater and it's a little too roomy but I bet I'll like it when winter returns.  I find tight fitting wool sweaters not as warm as loose fitting ones.  It's the same for mittens and socks for me.


I do like how I striped the ribbings of the body and the sleeves to get my length and to save as much orange wool as possible.


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Comments

  1. VeraApril 15, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    Gorgeous! Fabulous finish! I love it - and love your creativity to get away with not buying more orange yarn. It looks great on you (I like roomy sweaters too).

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  2. AsKatKnitsApril 15, 2020 at 8:16 AM

    I think it turned out fantastically! Bravo!!

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  3. BonnyApril 15, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    Lovely sweater and clever problem solving!

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  4. BridgetApril 15, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    Brilliant! I think it's a great looking sweater, and it looks good on you. I'm so glad you were able to make it all work.

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  5. DiannaApril 15, 2020 at 8:39 AM

    Just beautiful, Karen. And I applaud you for your "craftiness" when it came to making that orange yarn go as far as you could and then going with something else for the ribbing. I love it all!

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  6. wisps of wordsApril 15, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    So pretty, and you are so pretty, and tiny!!!!!!!!!!

    You will love this sweater more, because of the memories of how you "crafted" it, under 'duress'!!!!!! -smile-

    Re: your comment on my post (https://wordswisps.blogspot.com/2020/04/did-you-have-front-porch.html)...... For some reason, my mind has gone blank, on how to make a click-able link!!!!!!! Duhhhhh meeeee! LOL

    Oh how delightful! You had a front porch, growing up, and you and your mom used it! Oh how lucky you were!!!!! What lovely memories you must have, of this!

    Stay safe...
    🌱🌺🌹🌸🌱

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  7. LeftycrafterApril 15, 2020 at 11:38 AM

    It turned out so pretty. I think the cuffs and bottom ribbing add to the beauty of the sweater. Great problem solving on your part. I too, like my sweaters a bit roomy for the same reason you do.

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  8. mamasmercantileApril 15, 2020 at 1:27 PM

    Just perfect, the fit, the style, the colour. I LOVE IT!

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  9. kathy bApril 15, 2020 at 2:22 PM

    Oh MY goodness the pumpkin sunrise sweater finish is beautiful. What a great job. I cannot stand things that are tight on my body in any way. So often I will not knit a sweater because of that. So I knit a vest.....or shawl. Great job.

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  10. ConnieApril 15, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    WOW, the ribbing looks like it was supposed to be that way. Very pulled together and chic!

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  11. affectioknitApril 15, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    It turned out so adorable...I love it!
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  12. PollyApril 15, 2020 at 5:24 PM

    oh wow, that's beautiful.

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  13. wisps of wordsApril 15, 2020 at 5:27 PM

    Put on your thinking cap,
    I have a question for you tomorrow.
    🌸💜🌸 🌸💜🌸 🌸💜🌸 🌸💜🌸

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  14. MaryApril 15, 2020 at 6:20 PM

    it looks perfect, Karen - YAY!!!!

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  15. EileenApril 15, 2020 at 7:12 PM

    great sweater and the orange is perfect, for any season

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  16. Judy S.April 15, 2020 at 7:41 PM

    You are a great problem solver! That is one beautiful sweater. Nice work!

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  17. JaneApril 15, 2020 at 9:11 PM

    What a beautiful sweater. The colors are perfect together and for you. I agree that winter sweaters (or any for that matter) are best with a little ease. I would never know that the cuffs and ribbing weren't planned ahead of time.

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  18. JoséApril 16, 2020 at 5:23 AM

    It's beautiful ! I also love how cheerful it looks with that orange :-)

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  19. GraceApril 16, 2020 at 8:39 AM

    Karen, it's beautiful! I love the color, so warm and comforting. You look lovely in it!

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  20. wisps of wordsApril 16, 2020 at 11:35 AM

    And I am back, with link to my pertinent question.

    Link in Sig. Line below....

    So.... What happens AFTER??????

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  21. DebbieApril 16, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    It's really beautiful and your clever problem solving worked great!

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  22. Hena TayebApril 16, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    That sweater is gorgeous.. love the colors you picked as well as the pattern.

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  23. Jeannie Gray KnitsApril 16, 2020 at 12:29 PM

    I like my sweaters to be roomy too. Love how the striped ribbing worked out. It's stunning!

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  24. AnonymousApril 16, 2020 at 2:33 PM

    Oh wow, it looks so good! I think the stripe ribbing makes it even better!

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  25. sustainablemumApril 17, 2020 at 1:46 AM

    It is so lovely Karen, I love the stripping yarn in the cuffs they look great. You have knit that so quickly!

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  26. StefanieApril 17, 2020 at 7:09 PM

    *hand claps*

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  27. spriteApril 18, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    Looks great on you! Congrats!

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  28. MeredithApril 19, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    You did a fantastic job! I love the sweater so much. I like them looser myself. Great finish.

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