My sweetie Craig took the kids out Saturday afternoon, leaving me to rest and nurse my cold, and finish Banff! I got smart Friday and skeined and washed the yarn I needed for the seaming and the neck so no rewashing was required. So all I needed to do was mattress stitch and knit the neck. I love it!
I know this is sort of an erethral photo, but it's the best one I could come up with. I'll admit this isn't the most flattering sweater on me, and I think I over blocked the ribbing so it's really boxy, but it's warm and comfy--exactly what I wanted. It's a "curl up on the couch on a cold day" sort of sweater--perfect. There's another photo of it in my gallery. It was not a good yarn to seam with--it kept breaking. And I would wash it all up first before I used it again (I have lots left) because it was much easier to knit once all the spinning oils were out of it. This is going to be the sweater I throw on when I'm freezing at my desk (which is almost always!).
Now to get to what I should be doing at my desk...the cold is better so I have no excuses...right?
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Congratulations on finishing Banff! It does look warm and cozy. Okay, my arm's twisted. I'm putting it on my 'to do' list. ha-ha ;)
Posted by: Lynette | January 26, 2004 at 11:07 AM
Enjoy your cosy sweater! I've been so tempted to join the Banff knit-a-long, but have decided that in this milder west coast climate, it isn't the most pracitical thing to knit. But you never know!
Posted by: Brenda | January 26, 2004 at 11:13 AM
i think it looks great! the only thing missing is the big chair and adulterated hot beverage. :-)
Posted by: Amy | January 26, 2004 at 11:22 AM
how fabulous! i love the color you used. it looks very very comfy. go you!!
Posted by: abby | January 26, 2004 at 11:30 AM
You rock!
Posted by: jay | January 26, 2004 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful! It's such a nice colour to wear with jeans.
Posted by: Maggie | January 26, 2004 at 04:27 PM
I love it! I can't wait to get started on mine now. Where's my yarn?...
Posted by: Erica | January 26, 2004 at 08:25 PM
oh it so cute and I'm so jealous! I need help with mine..I'm just a beginner
Posted by: Sandra | January 26, 2004 at 08:49 PM
Congrats on finishing Banff. I am still on the front. Did you make the sleeves exactly like the pattern? I was thinking of not making the bell but I like the look of yours.
Posted by: Suzanne | January 26, 2004 at 10:10 PM
Yep, I made the pattern almost exactly as written. I just made the body the Large length instead of the smaller length (it's about an inch longer).
Posted by: Steph | January 27, 2004 at 07:55 AM
Banff looks great! I think you needed the sweater in order to get back to work, so that you'll be comfortable. It's all part of the plan!
Posted by: Em | January 27, 2004 at 08:00 AM
It looks absolutely fantastic. I love the sweater on you. Currently i am trying to finish mine in a mad rush before i leave for Canada (from TN) on friday!! It looks SO comfy!
Posted by: Morgan | January 29, 2004 at 12:41 AM
Wow! I missed this. The first finished Banff. Whooppeee! It looks so comfy cozy. I can't wait to finish mine. Great job!
Posted by: alison | January 29, 2004 at 12:32 PM
OH it's really neat!! And I think it looks great on you, despite what you say. And comfy-lookin' too! I'm tempted, truly.... :)
Posted by: Alysia | January 30, 2004 at 06:35 PM