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Fall Knitting

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Nothing goes with fall foliage better than some handknits, don't you think?  I cast on for this sweater less than a month ago, and finished it just this weekend. Clearly, the fall knitting mojo has hit. It was done just in time for my babe to wear it on what felt like the first real fall weekend.

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The pattern is the Children's Neckdown Cardigan from Knitting Pure & Simple. I wanted the most classic of cardigans, and this pattern fit the bill.  It's a pattern I could make over and over - smooth, easy, and rather a quick knit. I used Cascade Pastaza, so it's warm and soft (50% llama, 50% wool) and affordable. A bonus. The buttons I purchased just for this sweater on Etsy. And let me tell you - if you haven't discovered it yourself - that searching for such vintage bits and bobs on Etsy is a dangerous endeavor. (But oh-so-fun.)

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My original - and rather ambitious - plan was to start with Adelaide and then make one for each of the boys to give as Solstice gifts. But since I'm absolutely terrible at keeping surprise gifts for longer than a day, she got it this weekend. No worries - now she'll be able to wear it all fall while I start the others. (More info on the hat here - knit just over a year ago, but fitting perfectly right about now).

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I think she likes it. Or at least she totally knows how to work me when she looks up at me with her sparkly baby blue eyes and asks, "Make it, Mama?", knowing very well what the answer is. It's comparable to the boys' proud declaration of "Mama made this!" to anyone who might happen to ask (or not). They're a bunch of heart-melters, you know. And they sooo have my number.

Comments

Wonderful cardigan! I can't help wishing I had one just like it to snuggle up in. =)

Wow, great job on the cardigan! I love the color on Adelaide. I'm still just trying to get the hang of knitting. Guess I'm a late bloomer!

Love it. I wish I knew how to knit! The furthest I've ever gotten was to knit some squares.

sweet family, my how she is growing. beautiful sweater and hat, how perfect.
and i do know what you mean about those vintage goods on etsy, it's enough to drain a girls paypal account!

it came out great! sweet and cozy.
xoxo

ooo, I love it. that color is just perfect.

Oh Amanda it's lovely! And the buttons just perfect it! Good work mamma!

Beautiful knitting, Amanda! And what a precious babe to model your handiwork!! I can see why Lady A (and brothers' E and C as well) have your nuumber for sure!

great classic sweater... such a nice pattern... and such a cute babe in her little fuzzy hat.

how absolutely beautiful! (the sweater and Adelaide, of course).

beautiful sweater!! It's a wonderful feeling when children appreciate that WE make things for them.

That sweater is making me want to knit nonstop until I have a room full of sweaters just like that one in every color, all in my size. And then I could wear one a day for the rest of my life since by the time I finished knitting all those sweaters I would probably be 753 years old.

I have been looking for an easy cardigan to knit--thanks that one is just adorable! Adelaide looks so cute in it:-) Those buttons are just lovely too--your right shopping on Etsy is dangerous...LOL!

I'm feeling a true kinship with the Soule Mama today. I recently finished a hat just like that (bigger size though) & in the same color. I also have the same vintage buttons in my collection.

Right behind you sister. Nearly got my first autumn sweater done. Yes vintage Etsy is a really dangerous hobby ;-)

Oh and when they tell people you made stuff - with me - pride mixed with sheer embarrassment LOL (I'm not that good)

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It's wonderful. And she looks like a little girl suddenly!

Such a cute sweater! I love those patterns -- so easy and perfect for comfort knitting.

The sweater and hat are just beautiful! I love the little pink buttons, too. I can't knit to save my life, but man I would love to make a hat like that!

oh she is darling. the sweater is beautiful - i love the buttons!

Very pretty! And I love the buttons.

she's getting so so big!! great sweater, amanda. i'm totally inspired now to finish up a little on that i've been working on for my wee one.

Adelaide looks so lovely in her new sweater, and that hat is the topper!

Beautiful shots ... and beautiful sweater. And yes ... it does finally feel like fall.

It looks so soft and warm! All this cool weather coming and knitting on alot of blogs makes me want to learn how to knit even more. These are gifts she will always cherish and probably pass on to her kids, along with the memories. Now that is a true gift.

GASP. Gorgeous.

What a beautiful sweater on such a beautiful little girl!

It's gorgeous - and I love baby girls in earthy colors! It looks great now but also plenty of room to grow! Perfect!

How beautiful! Gorgeous colours. I envy your knitting speed. I've been working on the same project for months and I still have a long way to go!

You're kidding me! I JUST cast that pattern on to make for Elle. Only I'm tweaking it because I've been wanting to make her a sweater in garter stitch. I'm posting the sweater I just finished for baby J later today.

You know, I haven't felt confident enough to knit something with an actual shape, meaning I just knit scarves and the like. This post and pictures really inspires me to take action...Thank you. I have also read your page for quite a long time and have never left a comment. More inspiration coming from you! FYI, I have you on my blogroll...craft-crazy.blogspot.com. (You were originally on my first blog, but moved you over when I opened my craft-crazy site)I might as well also note that I already have your book pre-ordered on Amazon. Looks fun!

beautiful! you have inspired me again!

Ohhh I can't even tell you the insane number of hours I've logged at work crusing Etsy for fun and fabby vintage goods :)

it's beautiful, amanda! :)

That sweater is incredible! Cute baby, talented mama.

I just "found" your blog and have spent the last week reading it all :) You have inspired me in so many ways Here is a cute project from Susan Anderson (one of my fave knitting designers for my babe) that I thought your babes might enjoy. http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/2007/10/betzs-acorns.html

Beautiful little sweater, for a beautiful little lady - all of your lovely knitted sweaters are making me want to try my hand at knitting...any tips on good books/patterns for a beginner?

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I love the sweater hat combo. I do know the dangers of button (or any kind of) shopping on Etsy =)

My eldest son hates anything homemade! He is 6 and has always been the same. Makes me sad but what can I do? Anyway, thankfully his little brother Henry still lets me knit for him- I've just posted about his scarf...

it's gorgeous, amanda! love that top photo - so cute!

its lovely and she looks adorable in it.

Beautiful! I wish I could knit! "Make it, Mama?" OH MY would that ever melt my heart!

This is one lovely cardigan! Just exactly what I am looking for. The local yarn store is now ordering for refill of this pattern. Can't wait. Thanks!

ahhh the colors in that one photo where you can see adelaide's eyes, the green, the pink and then the dazzling blue eyes!!! very sparkly as you say, beautiful knits for a beautiful girl.

love the mama made this story....so cute

perfect combination: fall, knits and adelaide in a handmade sweater and hat.

Oh my - what an autumnal, beautiful sweater... and can adelaide possibly be so *big*?! :) Makes me smile.

Absolutely beautiful work, Amanda!! (And the hat and sweater are, too;) ) Your little Lady A is starting to have a wee bit bigger girl look to her sweet face. And so intuitive...<3

I made that sweater in Cloud 9--blissfully naive choice of yarn that turned out to be the softest ever. I put a running snowflake in another color into the bottom of the sweater, too, since the pattern is so much a blank slate around the waist and hips... the knitting pure and simple are the best for kids' stuff.

your blog is a necessary daily stop for me. thanks for the beauty, wisdom and love you share with us! you make me want to be a better person... starting with being a better knitter :) Thanks.

so sweet!!

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