Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

"Clapotis, c’est fini! ‘ It’s a scarf:

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"It’s a wrap!"

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I have to confess, I was wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. I had bad thoughts about Clapotis prior to knitting one. I approached it with great trepidation and was equally rewarded. It’s prettier than anticipated and the dropped stitches don’t get caught on jewelry and buttons like I expected. Even the pooling and flashing evened out as the columns opened up.

Not sure I’d use a silk blend again; the stitch dropping part was interminable. No more than three stitches would run at a time, due to its velcro-like attachment. I’m afraid of future pilling as you could hear the stitches tearing apart from each other, leaving behind a trail of fuzz.

The size is perfect for 600 meters of yarn, stopping at half way through the sixth repeat in section two and adding two repeats to section three. I’ve done a lot of knitting and this is probably one of my most favourite functional items. # 2 is on its way:

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13 responses to “Cliche zone ahead”

  1. Marina Avatar

    You don’t believe in doing things by halves, do you 😉
    It’s gorgeous! But we haven’t seen a “sweater” (no names) here for a long time.

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  2. Monika Avatar

    I like how it looks with the pin.

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  3. donnac Avatar

    Gorgeous! Enjoy wearing it.

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  4. Jean Avatar

    Beautiful! It’s a great knit, isn’t it?

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  5. Karen Avatar

    It’s beautiful! I just finished mine too. It’s still wet and blocking on the floor. I like it more than I thought I would too.

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  6. Mary Avatar

    Welcome to the Clappy Club! Enjoy wearing it–it’s beautiful.

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  7. Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) Avatar

    It looks gorgeous! I guess this makes me the only knitter alive who hasn’t made one, now.

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  8. Jo Avatar

    It’s beautiful! I had blocked the heck out of mine and now wish I hadn’t so I could still wear it like a scarf.

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  9. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Very pretty! I am getting ready to cast on for my first clapotis.
    I found your blog from ravelry and would love to get the pattern for the Herringbone Rib scarf.

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  10. sherry Avatar

    just too too gorgeous!!!

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  11. Angie Avatar

    Your first time was perfect! My koigu clapotis and my kidmerino ones are too long!
    I encourage you make one out of different yarn so you can enjoy the heart-stopping stitch dropping.

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  12. Robby Avatar
    Robby

    It is really pretty. Honestly? I’m more captivated by the yarn for Clapotis, The Sequel. Do tell what that bit of loveliness is. And this is STILL on my list, things keep creeping ahead of it. How does that happen?

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  13. Dorothy Avatar

    You just have the knack for wearing scarves! It looks lovely. I just finished a Landscape scarf – you’ll have to send me some wearing ideas!

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