I was having a very hard time visualizing how the dropped stitches in Clapotis were going to work. Biggest problem was that I forgot to factor in the K2tog on the pearl side that begins with the straight section after you build the initial wedge. I kept thinking I was going to drop them all, then build a new ladder on top of each run (don't try to figure that out - it's wrong). That idea deeply traumatized me to the point of sending out a desperate email that Jacqueline so kindly answered with the obvious -- relax, it'll work itself out, you'll see. This is what happens as you start dropping stitches.
I turned the flash off for this photo to show another issue. Look at the huge color change between ball 1 and 2 (about 5" from the left)! I'm really hoping the ladders help disguise that. Also finding this particular ball of yarn is fragile and prone to fraying. At one point a strand in the twist completely broke. I've never used this Artyarns Supermerino before, so I don't have a comparison point. I'll let you know as I use the other balls.
Ooooh, red and blue - I love the colors of your Clapotis. Don't worry too much about the skein differences; when you wear Clapotis slung around your neck, you definitely won't be able to tell the difference. Looking forward to seeing how those dropped stitches work out - Kate Gilbert is an amazing designer, and no matter how nervous and scared I get, her patterns always work out perfectly as long as you follow exactly what she says!
Posted by: Anne-Caroline | January 17, 2005 at 06:34 PM
i think it looks lovely! i can see the color change, but my thought was that, along with your ladder hiding it idea, it looks like you intentionally put in a "saturation effect" - and it's really cool! gorgeous work, and gorgeous colors!
your stitch markers are lovely! my dd and i spent a while making some yesterday. they're addictive! have a wonderful day!
Posted by: michelle | January 18, 2005 at 05:14 AM
I didn't notice the difference in the colors until you pointed it out. I think it will look fine.
Also, beaded markers are beautiful! I will have to get around to making some. Thanks for the advice on how to do them.
Posted by: Violet | January 18, 2005 at 07:42 AM
Clapotis is coming out very nicely. I agree with the others, I wouldn't worry about the difference in colors. Thank you for the visualization of how the piece works out. I haven't started mine, but you saved me hours of curiousity!
The stitch markers are beautiful.
Congratulations on the new focusing camera. Which one did you get?
Posted by: Risa | January 18, 2005 at 09:57 AM