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February 28, 2006
Bandwagon
In this world I believe we all want to think of ourselves as unique. And really, we are. No two people are alike and no two people like exactly the same things. However, it appears that there are some things a whole lotta knitters are drawn to. Jaywalker is definitely one and Clapotis is without a doubt another. I have yet to make either. Until now.
Yep, I started Clapotis. And I'm using some lovely Fleece Artist Leanne sent me as part of the Knitter's Review Secret Pal exchange. The yarn is lovely and I'm really enjoying the simplicity of the pattern. It's a nice contrast to the complicated charts and fingering weight yarn of the Chalet Socks. Plus, I think Clapotis will be the perfect weight for spring and early summer. I know it's been knit a thousand times, but some things are just worth the hype.
In other knitting news, Dani dyed some lovely sock yarn for me in University of Wyoming Cowboys colors (brown and prairie gold) and it came yesterday. Look at how lovely it is.
And here's a close-up. Isn't it fun? I just love it and can't wait to knit it into a pair of socks.
Comments
Your Clapotis colors are gorgeous. I'm thinking of knitting another one soon -- this time for myself. =) It is definitely an easier pattern that provides good relief from more taxing knitting. The Univ of Wyoming colors are nice!! Can't wait to see the socks -- will they be for you or Travis? Hope you have a great day.
Posted by: caitlyn at February 28, 2006 9:55 AM
I'm knitting a Clapotis too! It is such soothing knitting........that's some lovely Fleece Artist fiber.......
Posted by: christine at February 28, 2006 10:02 AM
I recently started knitting a Clapotis, too -- but I had to put it away to compete in the Olympics. I love the sock yarn, I didn't know Dani would custom-dye. MU yarn, here I come! (Back & gold, very stylish!)
Posted by: Zarah at February 28, 2006 10:16 AM
Wow, that kid aran is knitting up nicely.
Posted by: Leanne at February 28, 2006 10:18 AM
Your Clapotis is going to look awesome! Love those greens!
Posted by: Angela at February 28, 2006 10:24 AM
Love that sock yarn. Browns & yellows are my favorites. Did you attend the U of Wyoming? It's too bad about the Tongue River one for Travis' socks. It's always disappointing when a project doesn't actually work out as well as you'd hoped. But that's how we learn, I guess! I have taken a lesson from your experience and will look just a little closer at yarns for suitability. I'm still learning, though, and will surely make some mistakes, too.
Posted by: Katherine at February 28, 2006 10:38 AM
I often will knit a pattern, but wait until the hype is over. I too like Clapotis but have been waiting for the hype to die down.
that sock yarn is great. The colors are so rich, so a sock for you or Travis.
Posted by: Rebekah at February 28, 2006 10:38 AM
You'll love Clapotis! It's fun to knit and so versatile. The sock yarn is very cool.
Posted by: margene at February 28, 2006 10:48 AM
Can't wait to see the socks that come out of that great yarn....something from Vintage Socks, perhaps?!
Posted by: Marcia at February 28, 2006 10:50 AM
I love the colors on your Clapotis! It's going to be really beautiful. I've got yarn for that as well, but have yet to start it. If I can get through Rogue and finish St. Brigid, maybe I'll throw that on the needles next for a bit of simple knitting...
Posted by: Kathy at February 28, 2006 10:50 AM
I love your sock yarn. The brown looks so rich and chocolaty.
I may be one of the few people who haven't done Clapotis yet. It's just a simple matter of too many great patterns and too little time.
Posted by: hillary at February 28, 2006 10:51 AM
Clapotis is a great knit you'll enjoy it and get heaps of wear out of it. that sock yarn is delicious!
Posted by: jacqueline at February 28, 2006 1:00 PM
hehehe, I reallly love clapotis, but can't bring myself to knit it, because EVERYONE HAS and still is! ;) bad excuse, but i'm waiting until the craze dies down a little!
beautiful yarn!
Posted by: may at February 28, 2006 1:00 PM
You know, I wasn't drawn to Clapotis until I saw one in person and then I realized why it's so fabulous. I think the yarn you're using will be perfect for it - the colors are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jackie at February 28, 2006 1:26 PM
Ooooh! That brown yarn is yummy!
Posted by: Coleen at February 28, 2006 1:34 PM
Love the sock yarn - is is stripy or just smaller stretches of each color? Your Clapotis will be very pretty in those colors.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at February 28, 2006 2:20 PM
Both yarns are very pretty. I have done neither of those projects so they can't be overdone to me! Do you think Travis' sock sole (?) could look like that from his feet getting sweaty? Just wondering.
Posted by: Stephanie at February 28, 2006 5:27 PM
Clapotis is a classic. Of course, I haven't knit it yet either.
Dani did a great job on the sock yarn - I love the way the gold changes color ever so subtly.
Posted by: Lynette at February 28, 2006 5:40 PM
Oh, that is gorgeous yarn for the clapotis. I haven't knit that either, I wanted to, but just never got to it. I suppose I will someday.
Posted by: Purly Whites at February 28, 2006 11:59 PM
Hey! The more clapotis the merrier :-)
Posted by: Becky at March 1, 2006 10:25 AM
The clapotis yarn is beautiful! I know what you mean about the simple pattern being a nice break...I'm tempted to make one, just for the zen knitting of it.
Posted by: eunny at March 1, 2006 5:02 PM
Lovely Clapotis yarn! That will be beautiful. I have not made this yet, but I sure have been tempted... I will probably make it in a few years! ;)
Great brown sock yarn!
Posted by: Lolly at March 3, 2006 5:45 AM
