The clapotis, she is done.
I had read lots of accounts of how boring people found this pattern to knit, the repetitive straight rows, broken only by the momentary thrill of the "dropped stitch" once every 12 rows.
Me, I loved it.
I loved that I could knit away happily while watching TV, and I enjoyed the repetition. It was easy to pick up and put down at a moments notice; it fit into a small bag that I could carry around with me and whip through a few rows whenever time permitted.
In short, it was exactly the right knit at exactly the right time. Don't you love that sort of synergy?
I will definitely make another one of these, by right now I have been commissioned by a certain 9yo for a hot pink and black beanie (we are going through another punk phase - I count my blessings daily!)
I'm sure everyone has heard enough about the Clapotis over the years - every one and their dog seems to have made one, and there are rabid fan groups on Ravelry - so I wondered if I would actually ever join the ranks?
Then one night I was searching for a small project, and with a little inspiration and assistance from Carson, plus the fact that Bells had just cast on her first, I jumped right on in.
I wanted to make a light scarf, and in particular, one that didn't itch, so I'm making the single sock skein version, utilising these notes.
The Knittery's merino/cashmere (new) in Forest Moss, on 3.75mm needles.
Halfway through and so far, so good!
I'm heading off to the Bendigo Wool and Sheep Show in July, and have signed up for the BBQ Brekky (8am at the lake - brrrr!) so I'm planning to have this finished and ready to wear.
this, plus my thermals, my down jacket, a beanie, some mittens, thick 8ply socks a couple of (woollen) layers between skin and said down jacket...
should be hoot!
