The Great Expanse
The Back of the Rainbow Dyed Pullover
Well, it's not exciting, but it is finished. All the remaining pieces of the BRDP have cable and lace motifs to add interest to the knitting. I almost put it down a couple of times tonight but the thought of just having it finished spurred me on.
Before I have to contemplate another 3" of K1P1 ribbing for the front, I'll be switching to the Lo Tech Sweat that I am making for my dad. When last we left that sweater, I had just made the heartbreaking discovery that having the same number for the dyelot on all my skeins of yarn did not guarantee the same color. I almost started ripping, but then I talked with my mother, who reminded me that the point was for my dad to have something warm to go running in. Warmth was more important than subtle shading issues. So instead of ripping the back out, I put it into my armoire and let it simmer.
I think it's simmered long enough and now it's time to stir the pot. I've finished the back of BRDP so now it's on to the Lo Tech's first sleeve. The only drawback I see about knitting for men (other than the fact that the one I am closest to is very monochromatic) is size. Even a sleeve means an ocean of stockinette ahead. I try to keep reminding myself that once I finish the Lo Tech, I can go on to the Jo Sharp Vest that I am dying to start.
Heh. Or I can order yarn for something else that's been calling me. I thought Banff was kind of cute when I saw the pattern in Knitty, but I didn't really give it much more thought than that. But lately I've been watching Heidi and Carolyn plan for their Banffs in Manos del Uruguay. I thought I could resist, but today I lost the battle of willpower and sent an email off to my favorite supplier of fibery goodies. I'm thinking green... or maybe a deep blue or purple...
Hooray for joining the Banff along! It's a great quick easy pattern. Mine's almost done and I think this is the sweater I'll wear snuggled up on the couch. Manos will be soooo nice for this.
I'm resisting the urge to make another one in some--I'm sure your work will break down my resolve!
Your sweater is looking fab-I adore that colour.
Who can resist the pull of Banff in Manos? I'm trying to be patient waiting for my last skein so I can finish mine.
I agree about knitting for men. I am knitting a Lion Brand Hooded Sweatshirt for Mark in size extra-large. Since it is blue-gray-green, it even looks like an ocean. Unfortuately, I am getting my husband addicted to hand-knits, so I have committed to knitting one, preferably two sweaters a year. Plus he likes skull caps (has 2 and wants another).
I know what you mean about Banff. I wasn't interested in it either until I saw the beautiful yarn that Carolyn and Heidi picked out @ Threadbear. I'm probably going to succumb also and make my own Banff.
Do you have a knitting machine? Stockinette, baby - quick!