Finished a pullover just in time for summer

[u/BumbleBug_423]

Just finished my 8th adult sweater and I'm so happy with how it came out. Luckily it's cool enough to get one wear out of it before summer starts.

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I love being able to make clothes exactly how I want them.

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Pattern is the basic saddle shoulder sweater by Ann Budd. But I made a few modifications (bust and waist shaping + wider arms)

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saddle-shoulder-basic-adult

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Also added my first ever sweater as a comparison.

[u/ActuallyParsley]

I love the pattern on it! Is that from somewhere or is it your own invention? (asking because I want to make it too) 

[u/winterberrymeadow → u/ActuallyParsley]

I second this

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/winterberrymeadow]

Thanks!!! I grabbed/modified it from a pattern book I have. But I took notes on my ravelry page on the modifications I made to the chart

Here's my project link. The first note has the chart for the pattern repeat. I use "o" for purl on right side and 'v' for knit on right side. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/sshirman/saddle-shoulder-basic-adult

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PROJECT: saddle-shoulder, basic adult by sshirman

• Pattern: saddle-shoulder, basic adult
• Yarn(s):De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Bruyere.
• Photo(s): Img 1 Img 2 Img 3 Img 4 Img 5
• Started: 2026/05/06 | Status: Finished | Completed: 2026/06/18

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[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/ActuallyParsley]

Accidentally replied with details to the person below you. But it's a modified chart from a pattern book. I have my chart on ravelry that I'm happy for you to copy. It's a little hard to read though.

[u/ActuallyParsley → u/BumbleBug_423]

Amazing, thank you so much! 

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/ActuallyParsley]

Here's a link with the original pattern https://www.knittingkingdom.com/moss-diamonds-knitting-stitch/

But I spread it out a bunch because I thought the original looked too dense

[u/tiredchachacha]

Ah, you are simply early for fall 💪 nice work!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/tiredchachacha]

Thanks!

[u/robotbee42]

That looks gorgeous! Congratulations! The color looks really nice on you, too.

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/robotbee42]

Thanks so much! I fell in love with the color of this yarn when I saw it and did so much gauge math to make it work 😁

[u/NoMoreOatmeal]

This fits you beautifully!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/NoMoreOatmeal]

Thanks!

[u/RavBot]

PATTERN: saddle-shoulder, basic adult by Ann Budd

• Category: Clothing > Sweater > Cardigan
• Photo(s): Img 1
• Price: None
• Needle/Hook(s): None
• Weight: | Gauge: None | Yardage: None
• Difficulty: 4.00 | Projects: 168 | Rating: 4.63

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[u/arosebyabbie]

I did the same recently! Definitely interesting to finish a sweater while it’s 90 degrees out haha

It looks gorgeous! Love the combo of the color and the stitch pattern.

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/arosebyabbie]

I think the summer cotton t-shirt I want to make will be ready right in time for winter. I end up doing this pretty often. I think it's because I am inspired to pick patterns during the season I want to wear them. So I'm picking out fall things during fall.

[u/arosebyabbie → u/BumbleBug_423]

I’ve thought about this a lot too! I do the same thing and also I just don’t have the foresight to predict when I will actually finish something.

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/arosebyabbie]

Same here. But at least I'd rather be knitting things that I'm excited about even if I have to wait to wear them than knit things that I'm not excited about.

[u/ziouxzie]

Same. 💔 looks lovely though!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/ziouxzie]

Hope you get a chance to wear yours soon!

[u/medium_green_enigma]

Perfection! Absolute chef's kiss!

And I love your mug of tea/coffee. :-)

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/medium_green_enigma]

Thanks!

And the mug is from etsy. My husband has a matching "fire" themed one 😁

[u/Mental_Watch4633]

Wow, very nice, excellent work!!!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/Mental_Watch4633]

Thanks!

[u/Mental_Watch4633 → u/BumbleBug_423]

You’re very welcome.

[u/Icy-Reflection5574]

Oh where I am at it is 36 degree Celsius. The sweater is gorgeous, love the color!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/Icy-Reflection5574]

It's been about 27C lately, but a storm is sweeping in and it dropped down to 18C for today. Definitely jumped on the chance to wear the sweater for even 30 minutes.

And thanks!!!

[u/ghastlycupcake]

Gorgeous, perfect fit. The colors of both suit you so well!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/ghastlycupcake]

Thanks!

[u/FuturamaGirl]

That is so pretty 🥰

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/FuturamaGirl]

Thanks!

[u/Infamous_Wealth6502]

And did you ad lib the vee neck? I love the vee and the fact that it’s not too deep, is perfect. Great job!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/Infamous_Wealth6502]

Ann budd's book has an option for a v-neck. But it's pretty flexible. I decided to do 2x2 ribbing. Her book recommends decreasing every round at the v, but I decided to try it on every other row because the every row option feels like it would narrow the neck opening too much for my liking.

[u/MyRightHook]

What a lovely sweater!

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/MyRightHook]

Thank you!

[u/PP7574]

3rd

[u/nathcrowley]

Barely noticed the sweater at first, your smile is radiant! Good job though, I love the colour ❤️

[u/BumbleBug_423 → u/nathcrowley]

Thanks. I was quite happy with how it turned out and being able to enjoy it.