Why So Blue Pullover

 

Hello! How are you? I took a mini break from the blog posting and now I'm here to tell you all about the finished sweater. As you and I both predicted, the sweater is finished. Just in time for the upcoming fall season. I love knowing that when that cool crisp air blows, I'll have a brand new sweater to wear. I really don't want to wear a heavy wool sweater right now.

I'm pleased with how this turned out and how the color work makes the sweater's statement. Honestly I could knit this again for a third time, but after a break. I've got lots of other knitting projects that are swirling in the back of my mind. Now that the weather is warming up and spring is in the air, I'll be switching to shawl knitting and maybe more sock knitting.

Ravelry notes 

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Comments

  1. VeraApril 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Finish and it looks as though it fits you perfectly! It will be like a present come Fall!

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  2. LeftycrafterApril 6, 2021 at 3:27 PM

    It is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are perfect together.

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  3. JodieApril 6, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful! I love your color choices.

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  4. elizabethApril 6, 2021 at 4:22 PM

    Oh that is so lovely 😍 well done!!!

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  5. MarthaApril 6, 2021 at 5:23 PM

    It is gorgeous Karen, just as I knew it would be!

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  6. ConnieApril 6, 2021 at 5:48 PM

    Your sweater is stunning! I love your color combo.

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  7. Deb J. in UtahApril 6, 2021 at 6:52 PM

    Wow - that is really beautiful! Excellent work. So glad you are all ready for fall.

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  8. BonnyApril 6, 2021 at 7:23 PM

    Such beautiful colors and it looks really lovely on you. Congratulations on a wonderful finished sweater!

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  9. JaneApril 6, 2021 at 7:56 PM

    That is a gorgeous sweater. You and the sweater are a great match. Wow to that perfect colorwork. Yes to shawl knitting. I was just browsing patterns for a new lightweight shawl. Otherwise I have a slightly heavier shawl and a pair of socks in the works.

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  10. mamasmercantileApril 7, 2021 at 7:40 AM

    That is a stunning make, love the beautiful array of colour and work on the yoke.

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  11. AsKatKnitsApril 7, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    Oh, Karen!! I love it! It is gorgeous!! A work of art and it looks so lovely on you! :)

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  12. MaryApril 7, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Gorgeous, Karen - you, the sweater, and YOU in the sweater!! (and how fun to have a new piece to look forward to for the fall)

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  13. affectioknitApril 7, 2021 at 10:24 AM

    Hi Karen,
    ...it really turned out perfect...and it looks so pretty on you...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  14. EileenApril 7, 2021 at 6:56 PM

    Karen, this sweater turned out beautiful, the color work so well together!

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  15. BarwitzkiApril 8, 2021 at 5:49 AM

    Exactly my colors ... great blue with these beautiful shades of pink and lighter blue.
    You knitted really well. Congratulations.
    I sew on the sewing machine ... it should be a market bag for myself.
    Many greetings to you. Have a good day. Viola

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  16. PollyApril 8, 2021 at 4:16 PM

    Oh my word Karen, your sweater is absolutely gorgeous.

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  17. kathy bApril 8, 2021 at 5:54 PM

    I so admire you!! You , like my daughter can knit a sweater that will fit her perfectly.
    Really really nice work. Colors perfect, stitches even...
    I'm starting a shawl!

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  18. JuliannApril 10, 2021 at 9:17 AM

    Such a beautiful sweater. The blue is perfect

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  19. MeredithApril 11, 2021 at 12:07 PM

    It is so gorgeous, just amazing. Well done!

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  20. karen hess jewelryApril 12, 2021 at 10:22 PM

    This is even more stunning than I thought it would be! Gorgeous colors and pattern. What a treasure to look forward to wearing this Fall

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  21. StefanieApril 21, 2021 at 10:33 PM

    Yay for finishing! The color scheme is a happy one.

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