Images of Banff
Ta Da!
Banff is Done!
It's a picture day here in my neighborhood. Can you tell who's happy about her new sweater? Oh yeah! This one is going to work with me tomorrow. Warm and happy!
The Back and Sides of Banff
You've probably noticed one odd thing about this sweater -- the little areas where the white peeks through -- that's my inappropriately colored turtleneck underneath, reflecting back the flash (I have no choice about the turtleneck, I don't have a wool allergy, but most wools are a little too itchy for me to wear against my skin). It isn't that obvious in person. However, the Manos does have some very thin and very thick areas. And the reflections are showing up in the thin areas.
Serious Banff
The irregularities of the yarn give the sweater a lot of texture that it wouldn't have otherwise. Depending on your personal style, you'll like that or you won't. For me, it's a plus.
Jenna's instructions were clear all the way through. If I were to do it again I would probably lengthen the torso just an inch or so. But I like it fine just the way it is. It got my photographer's attention. "That really accentuates your chest!" was the comment (well, that's the edited version of the comment). And to be fair, the ribbing, unblocked, does have the effect of emphasizing those things that dwell above it.
I really don't have too much to put in the "what did I learn?" list. Most of the design elementants are easy to execute. This is a delightfully simple project. Simple shaping and texture that comes from the ribbing should make this really lovely and stylish wardrobe addition accessible to anyone. It wouldn't be a bad first raglan project.
I do have one question, however, and will probably email the author at some point... instead of doing paired decreases across the right side rows when doing the raglan shaping, she opts to do a decrease on every row. Not a big deal, but it did mean that I had to pay attention to every row. I'm curious to know if there is a reason for this or if it's just a designer's preference sort of thing. Either is fine, but I am always intrigued by why people make the choices they do when they design something. And I like to stash the good ideas away for when I try to work out my own ideas in yarn.
Happy Weekend!
Theresa - Banff is lovely on you. I really want to do this one too. I've not considered the Manos because I'm not a big fan of thick and thins, but the textures and colours are really nice. Thanks for showing this one off!
Banff looks lovely, the colour has come out really beautifully. I have just started one in a lovely red but have found the thick/thin a bit disconcerting. I like the fabric it makes though. It's nice to see how a real live one turns out!
Congratulations! It really looks good on you!
Lovely Jumper, lovely color, beautifully done. Congratulations and thanks for showing it. Can't wait to see the lace project knitting, as I'm fairly unexperienced in this. It will sure be very intereting too.
I love Manos and your Banff is beautiful.
I tried to finish my Banff last night but the neck was too tight. I frogged and will larger needles. I am also contemplating not doing the neck decreases.
Enjoy.
Hi Theresa, Banff looks really lovely on you - I am thinking about knitting it myself - as soon as I am done with Kyoto. And: You knit soooooo fast, it is unbelievable!
That is a wonderful sweater! Enjoy!!
Banff looks great on you. Having knit with my own handspun, believe me thick n'thin no longer bothers me! I would be interested to know if you think the sweater is wearable indoors.....Manos is lovely stuff, but my suspicion is it would make a too-warm sweater for me.
Thank you for the knitting advice on the Lavold vest. You are a fantastic knitter, and the Banff is one of my favorites!
Beautiful color! Such a nice sweater....am still waiting for my yarn to arrive for this one. Manos is such a terrific yarn, isn't it? It's so much fun to add a new handknit sweater to one's wardrobe. You must be very pleased.
Gorgeous. Seeing this made me think two things.
1. I'm going to wear my Banff today
2. There's some Manos in my future--it's lovely.
Nice work, as usual for you.
Wonderful! :)
If you find out about the decreases, please post. I'm kind of curious too. I haven't exactly found it fun to do decs on the purl rows, although they are much better after you and Carolyn showed me that stitch-slipping technique a while ago.
Happy weekend!
That's gorgeous! I'm doing my Banff in Manos and now I know it's going to be lovely. I can't wai to finish mine!
Banff looks great!!!! Love the color. I wore mine on Tuesday night, it is a nice sweater.
Fabulous! I just like saying Banff! Banff! (ok, I'm silly. I'll stop.)
Theresa, Banff is gorgeous! Impeccable work and finishing, as always. And you look radiant in the photos. (I love it when you share lots of photos :-)!)
I am still amazed at how quickly you knit! The colours of your Banff really suit you. It looks fabulous!
Theresa, Banff looks great. Color and style. Very impressive. Sigh...one more project to add to my want list.
Beautiful.Both you and Banff look stunning.A fab colour,and it looks so comfortable.
What next ?
I've been doing a little shopping for you !
Gorgeous! Love the color. And it looks stunning on you. I would have made the torso (between ribbing and armhole) about an inch longer as well. I didn't have any more yarn, so I didn't chance it. My sleeves are also a tad short on me, but maybe my arms are just longer than Jenna's and yours. I liked the decreases. I'm forever forgetting the last decrease on the row and find it easier just remembering to decrease on every row. Plus, that WS decrease is the EXACT reverse of the RS decrease, so they match perfectly (better than a regular K2tog/SSK on the same row).
Great fun knitting along with you!