the blue blog archives: knit-along nut

Despite the fact that it's getting crowded over in the knit-along sidebar, I'm joining knit-alongs like it's going out of style. I signed up for Kate and Theresa's Must Have Cardigan Knit-along and then Laurin's Vintage Knits-along. And now, since you asked for it (well, Amy did) a Banff knitalong.

PS- While the Phildar knit-along is going strong, some of the other knit-alongs are slowing down. I know of two ponchos, one ribby, and two wannabe sweaters that are still active. Anyone else out there have a knitalong update?

posted by alison at 9:18 am | in banff

Comments

oooh - the banff along sounds intriguing. I won't join at the mometn but I reserve the right to change my mind and dive in later! I like the font you used on the button, is that the same as the Knitty font?

Posted by: kerrie at January 6, 2004 9:58 AM

Hey, I'll be knitting a version of Banff (using Jenna's schematic but my numbers since the mohair I'll be using doesn't match gauge or anything even close to it - does that count?) but not until I'm done with my Must Have and the Big Sweater. I should be done those by mid-February - is that too late to sign on for the knit along?

Posted by: kate at January 6, 2004 10:10 AM

Kerrie and Kate, you're welcome to join whenever you're ready. As you can see, I hang on to the knit-alongs for a while!

Yes, Kerrie the font is the Knitty font. Amy and Jenna were nice enough to let me use the Knitty images to make the button and thumbnail picture. Thanksagain, ladies!

Posted by: alison at January 6, 2004 10:15 AM

i just finished my ribbie completely (will post photos tonight hopefully) so you can count me done on that one! :)

Posted by: carolyn at January 6, 2004 10:33 AM

Count me in on the Banff along too--I'm just deciding what yarn to use--gotta swatch and all that.

Posted by: Steph at January 6, 2004 11:25 AM

wanna be straggler here...hey, but i only came on board not to long ago. obtained all of the requisite phildar falaise and now am waiting for miss fluffa to send me the pattern. how's that?

Posted by: elisabeth at January 6, 2004 11:41 AM

I will be swatching Banff today. Thanks for hosting the knit-a-long Alison.

I ordered the Must Have pattern yesterday so I have to join that knit-a-long also.

Posted by: Suzanne at January 6, 2004 11:52 AM

Yippee, I ripped out that hideous surprise sweater and was just waiting for a project to move me. I will be joining in on the Banff using Classic Elite's Newport (cotton). Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, the K1P2 box just arrived in Somerville and will be making its way to you soon.

Posted by: Amy at January 6, 2004 11:55 AM

Woo hoo, Carolyn! I'm doing a little ribby jig here for you. I hope we get dancing photos! ;0 Elisabeth, you were one of the "wannabes" I was thinking of. Don't worry, knit-along's still goin' on!

And welcome to the Banff knitalong to the others! How nice to have some more folks knitting along. Keep me posted. And don't knit too fast - I've still got to rip out my ribby to get the yarn for Banff!

Posted by: alison at January 6, 2004 12:31 PM

hi,

I finished my chicknit tank not able to post pic yet, but I use cottonease in red. Came out beautifully and got great comments on it at my lys. So, will I think I'll make it again this time with the wide straps.

nelson

Posted by: nelson at January 6, 2004 1:13 PM

snail mail is making it's way to you as we speak!!!
:)

Posted by: Sandy at January 6, 2004 3:50 PM

I'd like to join the Banff-along too. Hmmm...now I've got to find a yarn. My first knitalong. Yippee!

Posted by: Jessica at January 6, 2004 7:03 PM

I'm still working on the poncho, in between a few other things. Eventually it will be finished, now that I finally found a pattern I love!

Posted by: Brenda at January 6, 2004 8:51 PM

hmmm...maybe I could use the Prism from the frogged jacket to make Banff. Let's get swatching and find out.

Posted by: Iris at January 6, 2004 11:22 PM

Hi Alison,

You've really got me tempted. This sweater would be perfect in the Manos-like yarn I got from ebay. I have so many projects going on, I'll have to sign on later when I see how the Kyoto knitalong goes!

Posted by: larissa at January 7, 2004 1:15 AM

You get the official Knitalong Queen crown. Go, Alison, Go!

Posted by: Kerstin at January 7, 2004 7:19 AM

Way to go, Nelson! How wonderful that you've gotten compliments on it as well. A great reward for your hard work!

Go, Brenda, go! Congrats on your finished ribby. Can't wait to see the poncho!

Iris and Larissa, let me know if you decide to join us on Banff. I'll add you to the list as soon as you're sure. :)

Posted by: alison at January 7, 2004 8:12 AM

I'm a wannabe no longer! I finished seaming my stripey retro sweater back in November, so I'm overdue to post a photo on my blog. You can mark me fini!

Posted by: AlisonG at January 7, 2004 2:39 PM

My wanna-be is screaming the following at me:

"So what that it is 10 degrees out...knit on me, god damn it!!" Really. It's screaming.

Posted by: claudia at January 7, 2004 5:58 PM

I'm one of the stragglers in the Ponch-along. I'm sorry to report that my poncho is no more. The yarn I bought knit up really squinchy, so until I find the perfect yarn, the poncho is on hold. :( You can take me off the list... Thanks!

-Jen

Posted by: Jen L at January 8, 2004 12:03 PM

I'm just starting my Banff, can I join in the fun?

I've only done the ribbing on the back so far, you can see a picture here

Posted by: Pea at January 24, 2004 2:34 PM