Bet I'm not the first to type that title with great enthusiasm for both the meaning and the rhyme.
Stayed up way too late. The kind of late where my eyes were no longer focusing and I was literally nodding off. I was knitting on faith that at that point my hands knew what to do. Luckily, as those who've finished have said, it sails along at the end. That's what kept me going - all those markers landing in my lap and all those ladders going zip (more of a gentle pop really).
No one's here to take photos, so I've taken these with a tripod. Will get better shots with Brian's help this weekend, but until then these will have to do. Clapotis certainly inspires one to toss it about and pose. I've seen this on other blogs and now I really understand. You feel dramatic, classy, pretty, sexy, chic -- basically oh-so-French. If you're thinking of making one go for it. And I can promise it will fit!
This is Artyarns Supermerino, which specifies US #7, 18/4" on the label. I used US #8 without taking gauge. This is the same yarn Froggy used for her Clapotis in a different colorway, so I made it on faith (click that link to see hers in several chic poses). I send a big thanks to you Froggy because Clapotis was just another random project on the maybe list until I saw yours and then I just had to make one immediately.
I want to make another after I've had time to forget how it dragged in the end, though I suspect the fun of wearing it will far outweigh that inconvenience. Plan to use a light colored merino/silk or merino/cotton blend. The bounce of the merino seems very suitable, but I want a warm weather fiber blended for spring and summer. The openness of the pattern will look perfect with a summer dress.
love it!!! The colors are so beautiful - and you look great wearing Clapotis.
Posted by: Jackie | February 03, 2005 at 03:13 PM
what a lovely site - you in your clapotis. how gorgeous! it turned out awesome - and your beaming smile is beautiful! i think you've just helped me change my mind from making ene's scarf from scarf style to a clapotis. do you think silky wool would work for this? or do you think a yarn with a bunch of colors would be better? do tell!
:) m
Posted by: michelle | February 03, 2005 at 04:56 PM
Oh My Word! Absolutely fabulous. I certainly have Clapotis on my list, it's just a matter of when!
Posted by: Kim | February 03, 2005 at 07:27 PM
Oooooooo... I love!
Posted by: carrie | February 04, 2005 at 06:33 AM
For crying out loud. Another irresistable Clapotis. Would everybody please stop tempting me with this? I can't hardly stand it. Just back off with the beautiful.
Posted by: stephanie | February 04, 2005 at 06:36 AM
That is gorgeous! Very fetching and flattering. I wasn't that taken with the design the first time I saw it, but now I think I have to have one. And I'm not the accessory type. Wear it proudly, it really is stunning.
Posted by: Julia | February 04, 2005 at 07:25 AM
Very pretty : ) I am 1/2 way thru mine and now I can't wait!
Posted by: Cindy | February 04, 2005 at 08:16 AM
Wow, you should take all of your own photos from now on! You look fantastic in the Clapotis, and I love the artsy, sunlight beaming through the Clapotis shot - it's fantastic. As for teenage lust, check out Theresa (www.keyboardbiologist.net) who posted yesterday about "promiscuity"...Maybe there's something in the air! Hee hee.
Posted by: Anne-Caroline | February 04, 2005 at 08:26 AM
This is just beautiful! How many skeins of the Artyarns did you use?
It's just gorgeous.
Posted by: Sara | February 04, 2005 at 02:38 PM
Awesome! Love it...wonder how many Clapotis are there in the world right now? My yarn are stashed away secretly....shush :)
Posted by: Emy | February 05, 2005 at 11:18 AM
How lovely! The colorway is just splendid; isn't Artyarns just amazing?
Posted by: Jen. | February 05, 2005 at 12:24 PM
Gorgeous! I can't wait to finish mine - ripping those ladders is ever so entertaining!
Posted by: laurel | February 05, 2005 at 01:37 PM
lovely clap-o-tee...the colors are stunning...I can't wait to begin mine!!
so inspiring...perfect for spring!
Posted by: heather | February 05, 2005 at 04:45 PM
That is just gorgeous. Inspires me to make one as well...
Posted by: Tara | February 05, 2005 at 10:04 PM
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! fantastic colorway. very cool pics! LOVE IT!
Posted by: froggy | February 06, 2005 at 03:37 AM
That looks incredibly beautiful! I cannot wait to start mine...
Posted by: Adelle | February 06, 2005 at 06:08 AM
Hi Nancy, I found your blog from the Rogue knitalong page. Your clapotis is making me swoon! And it looks like the supermerino is much more affordable than the Lorna's Laces.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa | February 06, 2005 at 12:59 PM
Very nice. I used Supermerino, too, and loved knitting with it.
Posted by: Laurie | February 06, 2005 at 08:14 PM
WOW -- this looks fantastic!!! Yokudekimashita!
^_^
Posted by: tania | February 06, 2005 at 09:44 PM
Beautiful Clapotis - and great photo of you in it. Looks totally "right" on you!
Posted by: amy | February 11, 2005 at 01:21 PM
Love your clapotis photos. I too am using the Art Yarns Supermerino on size 8 needles. Can only hope mine comes out as lovely!
-Juls
Posted by: Juls | February 18, 2005 at 02:30 PM
It's beautiful...I've been thinking about Clapotis in Artyarns. How many skeins did you use?
Posted by: doreen frumkin | March 09, 2005 at 04:19 AM