You are a REAL curling fan if you know of the Weakerthans. What do you mean you don't? Go here immediately. "Right off, no never ever never ever!"
John K Samson formed the group, and is the lead vocalist and plays guitar. He is also a curler, and has a sense of humour! Check him out in the Vimeo vid (here) as he enthuses of the delights of the curling sweater! "A nod to functional fashion." Wonderful, wonderful.
All in aid of the Manitoba Music Rocks Charity Curling Bonspiel on February 12 at Winnipeg's Granite Club, see here.
Now then, the day I describe my collection of knitting patterns for curling sweaters is getting closer!