Enfin!

§ May 18th, 2006 § Filed under Clapotis § 12 Comments

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Clapotis, done. Finally. It actually turned out to be quite long and wide, nearly a foot wide and nearly 6 ft long.

I am so glad I stuck with it, because the final result is totally worth the mind-numbing knitting.

Here it’s blocked, and out on a limb (okay, a hanger) out of the window to catch some of the sunlight. I could have gone downstairs to photograph it on the stoop stairs but as always, too lazy.

Many thanks to Laura for dyeing this gorgeous skein. Seriously, the best part about knitting this wrap was discovering  the many different and beautiful shades that went into it. Suddenly, a particular hue of deep maroon or crimson would show up on the needle and I’d say to myself: ooooh, I want some worsted in *that*!

EDIT: It’s a fingering merino of 1750 yards, but I doubled it and knit it on size 7 bamboos. I don’t know how much I used, but I have a few hundred yards left over, I think.

This is a gift for a dear friend whom I’ll be seeing shortly, as part of a long road trip. But more on that later.

Re. my triangle shawl, thanks for the sympathy and suggestions! I did decide to keep going with my laceweight shawl after all, and exchanged the Louet Gems for a Barbara Walker treasury and some Koigu! Hopefully another pair of lacy socks will emerge from that bargain.

12 Responses to “Enfin!”

  • spudsayshi says:

    Hahahaha, indeed! Great minds, and all that.

    And enjoy the Barbara Walker! Which one did you get?

  • Stacey says:

    That came out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

  • kimono7 says:

    It’s very pretty. I love the color.

  • lobstah says:

    This came out absolutely stunning. I’m sure your friend will be thrilled.

  • Emma says:

    It’s beautiful! Congrats on finishing it.

  • Miriam says:

    that’s a beautiful clapotis. your mother will love it!

  • Misfit says:

    It’s beautiful! I’m working on something with a dropped stitch, and I like it!

  • jane says:

    Your Clapotis is beautiful. I’ve made two. The first was for my daughter and the second for me. Mine turned out large and I LOVE to wrap up in it. I’m sure the recipient will adore it! Jane

  • Joanna says:

    Wow, great job!
    Mine is on hold since I had many other projects to finish this week but I think I’ll catch up with you soon. ^^

  • uccellina says:

    That is lovely indeed.

  • Larjmarj says:

    Gorgeous! It’s on my project list. Sometimes it’s good to have a “no brainer” project. Nice work. Marj

  • What fabulous work you have done!I think once you had posted a comment on my blog & I had replied too.
    It was great viewing your work!
    Rizwana
    (loopystitch)

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