The show last night was a resounding success. Thanks to everyone that came out to play! I sold heaps of mini wallets, bibs and stitch markers; enough that my inventory is severely depleted. I better get back to work!
Before I put my nose back to the grindstone though, I have a finished object to show. A KNITTED object. Remember when I only ever talked about knitting? Yeah, me neither. How the hell long has it been since I had any finished knitting to show? How the hell long has it been since I finished something other than a scarf? Waaaaaaaay too long. A problem that should be rectified soon ('cause I think Mum is giving me yarn for xmess. yay!)
Without further ado, I present my Pink Scarf Clapotis. The yarn is Fleece Artist Merino sock weight that I bought in Vancouver in August. Blocked out it's 6" wide and 8' long. Light and airy, perfect for double neck wrapping and still nice and long. It's the perfect scarf for Austin weather (which means I'm seriously considering keeping it and thus throwing my christmas gift knitting list off.) Shown with cat for scale, not because the cat is a camera hog or anything.
I love the shade of pink you chose for your Clapotis. It's funny, that pattern is being/has been knit by just about everyone, which normally turns me off, but each time I see a new one I want to make it anyway. :) Yours is particularly inspiring. Lovely!
Posted by: Karma | December 17, 2005 at 17:46
oh, so pretty! i've been dying to make a clap of my own, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm fixated on the idea that i have to have lorna's laces, but clearly I don't. thanks for stopping by my blog...i love yours!
Posted by: Olga | December 18, 2005 at 11:54
Hi Caro, might have to try the clap one of these days.
I have tagged you for the "Show us where you knit" meme - only if you want to and if you haven't alerady done it,
Li
Posted by: Li_B | December 19, 2005 at 00:04
PS - mine will be psoted tomorrow.
Posted by: Li_B | December 19, 2005 at 00:06
One more thing, excuse the typos, just because I can knit, doesn't mean I can type.
Li
Posted by: Li_B | December 19, 2005 at 00:07
That is a beautiful version! I've put off making Clapotis so many times because I just don't think i'd ever wear somthing so big and drapey, but something like yours...well, that I might do. I'd love to see it modelled and hear about your modifications. Eight feet!
Posted by: Siri | December 19, 2005 at 01:15
The Clapotis is lovely. And the little furry ass next to it looks so familiar somehow . . .
Posted by: Wendy | December 19, 2005 at 07:23
Great version of the clap! I'm feeling inspired now to make one of my own.
Posted by: Mary | December 19, 2005 at 09:20
Love it- I hope that you do keep it for yourself!
Posted by: Cathi | December 19, 2005 at 14:09