I enjoyed knitting my Clapotis very much, but it didn’t inspire me to write. After you show the drop stitches once, how many more times can you photograph them? And when a knit is just row after row of stockinette stitch punctuated by drop stitches, there’s really not much to say.
But now it’s done. And I really, really like it.
I’ve always liked the way this shawl looks, but I never understood some knitters obsessions with it. But I get it now. It’s easy but interesting to work on, looks great when it’s done, and is the sort of shawl you can wear on a daily basis.
Usually when I finish a shawl I unpin it from blocking, take pictures for the blog, and then spirit it away to my bedroom, where it only comes out when I want to wear it. And I always wear it somewhere. To work. To my parents so my Mom can see it. Never just around the house.
But this is shawl I can throw over my shoulders when I get chilly on any old day. I have a feeling I’ll be making a couple more of these in the future.
I increased the middle section from 13 repeats to 17 so I could get maximum use out of the yarn. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Alina and size four needles. It’s big, stretching my wingspan, but I wanted it that way.
So what’s next? You’ll have to wait and see. But I will give you a hint. It’s not a shawl, but it starts with an S.
Your clapotis is beautiful. Is that just one skein of STR? I haven’t felt the need to make a clapotis yet, but you’re getting to me. Am I just destined to make what you make? STR2 just needs binding off.
Could it be…socks, next?
No, it took a little less than two. I think if I would have gone for 18 repeats instead of 17 I would have ran out of yarn.
It could be socks. : ) It could also be a sweater, a scarf, slippers, or any of the other knitted objects that start with S.
Or a stole! But I know you like that skinny yarn, so the Siren Song of Socks may be calling…
I’ve never really understood the whole clap thing either, but yours is stunning. Your explanation makes me want to try one. Maybe.
Jacey I think what I like best about the clap is that if you have a couple skeins of yarn you really like, and you know you won’t get anymore, this is a great pattern that shows the yarn off. I also have two skeins of STR Mediumweight in Puck’s Mischief that I think are destined to become a clap.
LOVE it. I can’t wait to start on one for me. Right now I’m working on one for someone who has since been a huge jerk (so my motivation is zip), but I have huge plans for some twisted from blue moon to make one of my very own.
It came out great!
That’s a very awesome Clapotis! I love the colours you used; very vibrant, yet still blending well. Kudos!