Clap-oh-TEE WIP Thread [Archive] - Wooly Wonder Forums

pamelamama

12-29-2004, 12:11 AM

I thought it would be fun to have a separate thread for WIP and then a "Completed Work" Thread. Does that sound good to everyone.

I got started... I couldnt help myself. As I said, Iplan to make more.

Here's how it's going so far:

http://www.woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/increases1.jpg

DH thought it would make good underpants:

http://www.woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/scottsillyC.jpg

He's so silly.

I'm worried that I won't love how it pools. But it is constantly changing width, so I bet it will be ok. Right?? I dont want big pink splootches and dark moody blue ones. I want a mixitup.

:fingersx:

The setup rows were slighty tricky. I did them on bamboo so they would be a little stickier with this slick yarn. I also wasnt sure at the beginning of the rows when it says "sl1" if I should slip knitwise or purlwise. I tried it both ways and picked what I like best. I wonder what you would have done, [username:2ce843d7c5]? ;)

imonion

12-29-2004, 08:03 AM

that looks so nice! i think i would have assumed slipknitwise, is that the one you liked the best?

twouglyducks

12-29-2004, 08:08 AM

Well, Pam, I'm loving the colors. You have my address JIC you hate it and can't stand the sight of it when it's finished, right?? :brow

averymybaby

12-29-2004, 09:38 AM

two words for you, Pam... banana hammock.

:lol:

littleturtlemama

12-29-2004, 09:47 AM

I'd have slipped purlwise, becuase generally that's the assumed way to slip, unless it's tated otherwise ;)

Aurora

12-29-2004, 10:18 AM

Not that I am an expert by any means, but I would slip purl wise. snow

pamelamama

12-29-2004, 10:27 AM

Well, I started out slipping the knit stitches knitwise and the purl stitches purwise. LIked how that looked. Then I looked at the knitty abbrviation info:

sl slip
slp slip one as if to purl

http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/patterns.html

I figured if there was a special instruction for sl as if to purl, the default must be slip as if to knit. So I tried that for a couple of rows and it didn't look as pretty as my original method so I frogged it back (Frogging silk = very smooth)

Decided to stick with my original plan.

Just for fun, I wrote Kate Gilbert who said:

Pamela,
I think I was always slipping them purlwise, but if you're happy with the effect you're getting, I would keep doing it like you are!
Happy knitting,
Kate

So, Theresa, correct as usual! :cheer
Next clapotis I'll try it all slp!

xoox

jmo

12-29-2004, 10:31 AM

Seeing as how the ClapO has the dropped stitches, I'm sure the pooling won't be quite as obvious on the finished scarf. It's quite lovely! I like those colors a lot. Enjoy!

mamapez

12-29-2004, 10:46 AM

Cool panties!!! :lol:

stormintheattic

01-01-2005, 03:05 PM

http://home.planet.nl/~bosse165/images/januari2005%20004.jpg
http://home.planet.nl/~bosse165/images/januari2005%20002.jpg

I've got just enough yarn left for a mini-clapotis...shouldl I make Fee one for next winter??? Would this work on a 18-22 MO?

Aurora

01-01-2005, 03:51 PM

Yvon, that is beautiful! What yarn did you use?

twouglyducks

01-01-2005, 04:10 PM

Yvon, that is gorgeous!!!

pamelamama

01-01-2005, 04:43 PM

Neato Yvon!!!

Susan_WW

01-01-2005, 06:35 PM

Yes Yvon, please do tell us what yarn that is :wowza

imonion

01-01-2005, 10:03 PM

beautiful clapotis!!

stormintheattic

01-02-2005, 12:44 AM

It's thin merino roving, unspun, very soft!. Knit with 15mm needles (even thicker than your 000, probably something like 000000 ;-) ) The same stuff I made the hat that went with the first sheepy pants (the bright blue and green ones) I made. This is the "bright pastel" version in basic magenta, yellow & blue
I get it from that new wholesale place I was raving about a months or so ago. Its around 16 euros (about 24 dollars) for 500grams, a YS retails it for 3 times as much. This clapotis used 400grams.

pamelamama

01-02-2005, 12:47 AM

http://www.woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/progress1.jpg

http://www.woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/firstdrop.jpg

http://www.woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/me.jpg

mamapez

01-02-2005, 01:25 AM

oooh! pretty!!! That yarn looks so luxurious.

mommomrebecca

01-02-2005, 09:11 AM

Haha! Is that your "so let's see YOUR progress" look?

imonion

01-02-2005, 10:10 AM

That looks so fun to make! I can't wait to get started on mine. :)

Aurora

01-02-2005, 11:32 AM

:mwah

It looks great!

averymybaby

01-02-2005, 12:35 PM

I'm loving the gratuitous Pam shot!

koolsheepmama

01-02-2005, 02:21 PM

Oooh, I want to join in on the fun! I have caught Clapotis fever after seeing this thread a few days ago. I think I've seen just about every Clapotis pic that's out in blogland and they are so gorgeous!! It's about time I knit something for myself :)

And coincidentally, Melissa (mhurst) had just sent me a 20% off coupon to a LYS that I hadn't visited before. So I packed Isaac up in the car (Jules was too busy painting with daddy) and went this morning. I got a great deal on some silk/cashmere yarn ($12 a skein!) and just dyed it this afternoon. Here's a pic of it in the dryer (I am very impatient and want to cast on *tonight*!).

http://thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis1.jpg

The flash washed it out a bit because it's got such a nice sheen to it, but it's in shades of orange, blue and purple, similar to my Northern/Southern Lights soaker.

This'll be the most luxurious yarn I've ever knit with so I am really looking forward to it. Dry, dry, dry...

Susan_WW

01-02-2005, 02:56 PM

What a great bargain Karen! The dye is just beautiful :wowza I can't wait to see it knit up!

pamelamama

01-02-2005, 04:45 PM

Hooray, welcome to the Clap-o'long!

Karen, best watch the lil' ones around that luxurious looking pile!

averymybaby

01-02-2005, 06:39 PM

http://thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis1.jpg

The flash washed it out a bit because it's got such a nice sheen to it, but it's in shades of orange, blue and purple, similar to my Northern/Southern Lights soaker.

This'll be the most luxurious yarn I've ever knit with so I am really looking forward to it. Dry, dry, dry...

That is beautiful, but how ya gonna wind all that up, LOL ;)

Aurora

01-02-2005, 07:20 PM

Welcome! That yarn is just gorgeous! :wowza

mhurst

01-02-2005, 07:30 PM

Karen-

Those colors are gorgeous! I can't wait to see it knitted up! :D

mommomrebecca

01-02-2005, 07:44 PM

That yarn looks like a Van Gogh!

averymybaby

01-02-2005, 10:05 PM

Gosh I want to start I want to start!!! :dance

averymybaby

01-03-2005, 09:39 AM

OK, I'm watching this like a hawk.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8157762581&ssPage Name=STRK:MEWA:IT

mamapez

01-03-2005, 09:58 AM

OK, I'm watching this like a hawk.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8157762581&ssPage Name=STRK:MEWA:IT

ooh! I hope you get it!!! :fingersx:

Aurora

01-03-2005, 12:14 PM

Oh! That is so pretty! Fingers crossed here for you too! :fingersx:

koolsheepmama

01-03-2005, 12:29 PM

That's gorgeous! And just the right amount too. I hope you get it :)

OK -- here's the very small amount of progress I've made. I had to start over because my yarn is on the thin side and 8's just weren't working. So I've switched to 6's and I guess I'll have a mini-clapotis. Actually, I saw this site and she used 6's. Hers is just gorgeous...

http://two_pointy_sticks.blogspot.com/2004/12/todays-post-is-brought-to-you-by.html

(and man is her yarn drool-worthy or what?)

Anyway, here's my little Clapotis tadpole:

http://thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis2.jpg

mommomrebecca

01-03-2005, 12:38 PM

Wow. I want some of her handpainted silk she's talking about.

Aurora

01-03-2005, 12:58 PM

Yay Karen! It looks great!

So, I just ordered my yarn from Theresa and I got the Melissa colorway. :love I can't wait to get it and start.

pamelamama

01-03-2005, 02:18 PM

Yay, I have a knitalong buddy! Karen, your Clap-o-teenie colors are gorgeous! Is the photo accurate?? Lovely!!

pamelamama

01-03-2005, 02:21 PM

My observations so far:

Fancy stitch markers catch on the yarn, very annoying. I switched to my ol'reliable plastic saftey pin type ones and then flung them all but the first and last. Now I'm down to one.

Ah. I thought I had more to say, but now I can't remember. :hmm

koolsheepmama

01-03-2005, 02:25 PM

I'm with you Pamela. You'll notice I only have the first three markers in place. And yes, the fancy one is about to get ditched. That's a good idea just to keep the first and the last, to remind me to add a yo when I've grown enough at the edges.

Thanks about the colors. I think they're pretty accurate. I just bought an Ott light so I can take decent pics indoors. I should have been knitting all afternoon, but now I want to start a knitting blog so I'm looking in that. Too many projects...

When's everyone else getting their yarn delivered?

stormintheattic

01-03-2005, 02:53 PM

Pam, Karen, my markers caught too! I used loops of string because even plastic ones got caught in my yarn.

pamelamama

01-03-2005, 02:59 PM

What did the plastic ones catch on?

mamapez

01-03-2005, 04:43 PM

I'm waiting on the Noro coop to close to get my yarn. I'm thinking of grabbing some HA from LTK, though...my step-mother's birthday is the beginning of February...

blueskymama

01-03-2005, 05:32 PM

OK, I'm watching this like a hawk.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8157762581&ssPage Name=STRK:MEWA:IT
Good luck! I'm making a pair of socks with the same colorway and its lovely.

averymybaby

01-03-2005, 08:52 PM

Ehh, that L&L went higher than I wanted to pay. :rolleyes:

So would the little plastic rings work ok? Does it become obvious after a while where you need to do stuff? I'm anal about stitch markers, I usually leave them in even when it's obvious...

pamelamama

01-05-2005, 11:32 PM

http://woolywonder.com/blog/wip/WIP.jpg

http://woolywonder.com/blog/wip/drops.jpg

(ignore the socks, eh?)

averymybaby

01-06-2005, 10:57 AM

:thumb very nice p!

imonion

01-06-2005, 11:08 AM

ooooooohhhhhhhh pretty clapohhhhteeeee :) and i dig your socks, too!

koolsheepmama

01-06-2005, 12:33 PM

Oooo! It's coming out gorgeous!! I worked on mine for all of half an hour last night. Dang blog has got me all sidetracked. But I think I've got it set up just the way I want it now, so I can get to knittin'! I want to drop some stitches!!

drea2447

01-06-2005, 03:09 PM

Just wanted to pop in and tell you that I adore your clap-oh-tee Pam. I have been trying to resist and not start one, as I have a gazillion other things going, but yours is causing me serious clap-oh-tee envy. I love the colors, if I were to knit one, it would aspire to be as lovely as yours.

pamelamama

01-06-2005, 06:11 PM

*blush*

:love

koolsheepmama

01-06-2005, 08:43 PM

Made some progress tonight. Still haven't gotten to drop any stitches yet, but I'm getting there...

http://knitblog.thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis3.jpg

averymybaby

01-06-2005, 08:46 PM

:faint the suspense is killing me.

mhurst

01-07-2005, 05:54 AM

Karen-

I really like how that yarn is knitting up. It is really pretty!

littleturtlemama

01-07-2005, 06:36 AM

you gals are doing such awesome jobs! I love the color son both of them. You're (almost) tempting me to do one for myself ;)

averymybaby

01-09-2005, 10:32 PM

any more clap-o-teeeee progress? :devil anyone? :dance tide me over until my yarn is here. :lol:

KaliD

01-10-2005, 07:35 AM

Not Pam or Karen but here's a pic of my little Clapotis...

LTK 2-ply Autumn
size 10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/Kalid/Knitting/clapostart.jpg

After seeing all the wonderful clapotis this yarn twisted my arm. Just enough to keep me up at night, not enough to make a sweater!

~Angela

imonion

01-10-2005, 08:44 AM

pretty angela!

littleturtlemama

01-10-2005, 09:09 AM

ohh, angela, it looks fabulous! I couldnt' remember which colorway you got when you wrote last week about clapotis, but I should have known it was that one, LOL! Can't wait to see if all finished ;)

mhurst

01-10-2005, 09:11 AM

mamapez

01-10-2005, 09:25 AM

ooh! That is turning out beautifully!!!

pamelamama

01-10-2005, 10:30 AM

ooh, it's patterning beautifullly !!

koolsheepmama

01-10-2005, 11:09 AM

Oooh, Angela! That's 100% totally gorgeous!!

I'll post more pics tonight, I promise! I got to drop stitches yesterday and it was fun :)

MossFeet

01-10-2005, 01:33 PM

Anyone mind if I join in? I started my Clapotis on Saturday night and I just dropped my 2nd stitch ~ loving this pattern and already planning to make one for my mom, my sis and possibly my MIL. :)

Here's my Clapotis in progress as of last night (right before I started the straight section with the dropped stitches):
http://www.mossfeetshoes.com/knit/gallery/albums/knitwip/clapotis1.jpg

It's Artyarns Supermerino in #124 (subtle blues and purples) on #8 needles. :)

koolsheepmama

01-10-2005, 02:08 PM

Looks awesome, Heather :) Soft and yummy!

pamelamama

01-10-2005, 06:38 PM

:thumb

all right! now we're getting a real crowd going!

koolsheepmama

01-10-2005, 09:02 PM

Pics :)

http://knitblog.thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis5.jpghttp://knitblog.thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis8.jpg

More pics and Clapotis ravings on my blog: http://knitblog.thefegelmans.com/

abigailvr

01-11-2005, 12:06 AM

I'm just posting so that I can admire all of your progress. I really want to make one for myself, but I'm still finishing a Cozy (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTcozy.html).

mhurst

01-11-2005, 04:39 AM

I can't wait to get my yarn and start!!!!!!!!! :D

KaliD

01-11-2005, 06:28 AM

Oh wow, :eek Those look great!

That's only the second Artsyarn supermerino I've seen used on the Clapotis but makes me want to try that too (GAK! I so don't need another project!)

And Pam... err...umm...Nice pic ?...ROFLOL!

~Angela

One more dropped stitch makes two! *Wheee*

MossFeet

01-11-2005, 08:32 AM

Ohh Karen, it's beautiful!

mamapez

01-11-2005, 08:48 AM

I hope I knit half as fast as you ladies when my yarn gets in!!!

Aurora

01-11-2005, 12:38 PM

They are all soooooooooooooo beautiful! Wow! I can't wait to get my yarn and start my clap-oh-teeeeeeeeeeeee! :sitr

stormintheattic

01-11-2005, 02:14 PM

Ñow I want one for myself...You ladies are gonna make me order more yarn. I dont have time to knit for me! How am I gonna justify this?
Oh, I know, when I finally finish repairing my spinningwheel, I'll spin my own yarn (as if...) and Ill knit my clapotis form my own yarn.

koolsheepmama

01-12-2005, 07:40 AM

So am I a slow knitter?

I'm usually not terribly concerned with the amount of time it takes me to knit a project. I knit for enjoyment, not speed. But I've set myself a little challenge and was doing some calculating to see how much knitting I'd need to do to meet it. Todd and I have tickets for the symphony Saturday night and I would love to be able to wear my obsession... I mean, Clapotis. So I watched the clock during my 6 am team call this morning (I *love* conference calls from home!) and it's taking me an hour from drop-stitch to drop-stitch on the straight rows (i.e., one hour for each 12 row repeat in the straight section). I just dropped the seventh stitch, so I have 5 more to go before the decreasing, but I think I may add one or two repeats to get some extra length. So let's say I have 7 more repeats plus the decrease section which I'm guessing will take 3 hours. Ten hours of knitting and I have three evenings this week, plus maybe some time on Saturday, although it's not always easy to fit any knitting time in when the kids are up and about. Seems pretty iffy. Luckily, the bills and laundry are done for the week so I can sit down right after the kids are in bed and work on it until I need to turn in. Of course, I need to pay some attention to Todd too... I guess we'll see, but I'm gonna give it a try!

MossFeet

01-12-2005, 08:13 AM

During a 2-hour movie 2 nights ago I got from the 3rd dropped stitch to halfway to the 5th dropped stitch ~ so if I'm faster than you, then it's just by a little. Of course I didn't have any time to work on it last night so I'm still halfway to the 5th dropped stitch. I'm hoping to make it to at least the 7th tonight... we'll see.

I hope you get yours finished to wear on Saturday ~ and of course we'll need pics! ;)

imonion

01-12-2005, 09:14 AM

Dye T, Dye, so I can start my clapotis!!!!

littleturtlemama

01-12-2005, 09:28 AM

I'm all set to dye as soon as the dang yarn arrives, LOL! I order it last wed, and I was expecting it in on Monday. Called HA yesterday to see what was up, but got the machine and haven't heard back yet (I know that Samira was having some family issues though, so I'm guessing she's busy) Hopefully today the hot UPS guy will show up ;)

mamapez

01-12-2005, 09:37 AM

Come on hot UPS guy! :fingersx:

averymybaby

01-12-2005, 10:36 AM

oooooooo. is he one of those hot UPS guys that wears shorts all year long? :brow

imonion

01-12-2005, 11:06 AM

Please UPS guy come today!

littleturtlemama

01-12-2005, 12:18 PM

oh julia, he is indeed! feel so guilty every time I watch him hulk up my driveway. he's dreamy!(and not here yet, although he usually arrives around 4, so we'll see)

littleturtlemama

01-12-2005, 01:55 PM

Okay, so the hottie UPS man did indeed come today, with a HUGE box of stuff from HA. But guess what wasn't in it?!?!?

ALL of the andromeda! But there wasn't a note or anything that explained where it was, so I'm guessing it must be coming in another box, becuase this one was huge and crammed full of all the yarn I ordered. They must just not have had a big enough box to fit the 15 pounds of andromeda I ordered, LOL ;) So, keep fingers crossed for tomorrow!!!!

mhurst

01-12-2005, 01:57 PM

littleturtlemama

01-12-2005, 02:23 PM

sorry :(

I was pretty stinkin' dissapointed myself to be honest. But not for too long, cause I'm buried in yarn, and who doesn't love that, LOL? On a happier note, I've got your toros now ;)

mhurst

01-12-2005, 02:25 PM

On a happier note, I've got your toros now

YIPEEE!!!!!!!!!

I'm okay now! :D

Yep, it's all about me :D

pamelamama

01-12-2005, 02:35 PM

Knits much faster without the markers!!

koolsheepmama

01-12-2005, 02:36 PM

Um, Theresa. Do you ever feel uncomfortable with all the women around here hoping you'll DYE soon?

littleturtlemama

01-12-2005, 02:43 PM

Um, Theresa. Do you ever feel uncomfortable with all the women around here hoping you'll DYE soon?

Egads, I've never thought about that before.

Okay, We need a new word replacement so that no one's wishing me to dye soon ;)

:LOL

littleturtlemama

01-12-2005, 02:49 PM

Okay, I'm feeling better now :) Talked to Samira at HA, the andromeda is indeed in another box, arriving tomorrow :) The first box was shipped directly from the mill, and the andormeda was at their offices. So, all will be dyed this weekend!!

Oh happy clapotis knitting day ;)

Aurora

01-12-2005, 03:36 PM

:cheer

mamapez

01-12-2005, 04:27 PM

:cheer :highfive :cheer

imonion

01-12-2005, 04:38 PM

Oh yeah, oh yeah!! So exciting!!!!

Um--sorry for the "dye" sentiments--how about...beautifully handpaint my yarn, T!

averymybaby

01-12-2005, 08:10 PM

oh julia, he is indeed! feel so guilty every time I watch him hulk up my driveway. he's dreamy!(and not here yet, although he usually arrives around 4, so we'll see)

:lol: mmmmm. :crazy I love those guys. :nod UPS is so much better than FedEx for that sort of thing. At least around here. ;) :LOL

YAY for yarn coming tomorow! :arwyn Clapotis knitting soon! :dance

jmo

01-13-2005, 03:24 PM

:bag Dare I ask if the Hot UPS guy came today???? :hide

mamapez

01-13-2005, 05:55 PM

:bag Dare I ask if the Hot UPS guy came today???? :hide

:fingersx:

imonion

01-13-2005, 07:44 PM

:bag Dare I ask if the Hot UPS guy came today???? :hide

LOL I came to ask the same thing! So I'm crawling under the chair with you, Michelle.

koolsheepmama

01-15-2005, 09:05 AM

I turned the corner last night and just have the last triangle to finish up. Don’t know if I’ll make it. I think I still have almost 3 hours of knitting left and I have lots of playing with the kids to do.

I’ll post a quick pic and get back to drawing/knitting with Jules (Isaac’s outside with daddy):

http://knitblog.thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis9.jpg

littleturtlemama

01-15-2005, 09:48 AM

wow, Karen! It's Beautiful!!! Hope you get it finished in time for tonight's festivities :)

koolsheepmama

01-17-2005, 07:08 PM

Thanks Theresa :)

I finished it. You can see more pics on my blog (link in my sig)

http://knitblog.thefegelmans.com/Proj_pics/clapotis12.jpg

marnie

01-17-2005, 07:27 PM

beautiful, karen! i love the drape of that yarn. and it is beautiful, even if it's not "you". it looks great on you, for what my opinion is worth!

abigailvr

01-17-2005, 08:13 PM

Karen, that is just lovely!

averymybaby

01-17-2005, 09:21 PM

It's gorgeous and it looks gorgeous on you! :love I agree though a plain white would be outrageous. :) So how much yarn did you end up using?

pamelamama

01-17-2005, 10:12 PM

IT's just lovely Karen!! I'd love to see it in a white silk!

abigailvr

01-17-2005, 10:31 PM

I've been considering getting this yarn to knit one: http://www.aurorasilk.com/shop/silk-yarn-bulky.shtml

Speaking of white silk. :)

KaliD

01-18-2005, 06:13 AM

Wow Karen, That is gorgeous!! I liked the drape in the previous picture, and it looks even better finished (LOL). That yarn and those colors were a great choice.

a note on mine: I finished it up Sunday night, and tried it out Monday morning. No pictures since a)I have to decide which disk on my camera to format (three full atm) and b) haven't figured out how to take pictures off DS's camera and put them onto the computer (and that was the point to him getting one!)

Anyone else finished or ready to show pictures? I've really enjoyed the show and tell.

~Angela *freezing even under her clapotis*

stormintheattic

01-18-2005, 06:47 AM

beautiful Karen!

....I started another one...could help myself. Now about halfyway through my 3rd clapotis...this one is out of my own spun yarn, good for practicing spinning, not the best yarn for a clapotis though, its really thick, then miniscully thin & all kinds of colours because i am using leftover bits of dyed felting wool. But hey, I am learning & its gonna be very personal, handdyed, handspun, handknit.

averymybaby

01-18-2005, 10:39 AM

mhurst

01-18-2005, 11:24 AM

Pam-

Is yours done yet? I don't remember seeing a finished pic. :D If not, how about an update since you started this whole thing! :getu (that is from my bank account :D)

pamelamama

01-18-2005, 11:26 AM

Ok, mine is coming along... let me snap a pic. NOt much progress tho, got sidetracked on another project for submission to knitty. :nut

averymybaby

01-18-2005, 12:10 PM

Ok, mine is coming along... let me snap a pic. NOt much progress tho, got sidetracked on another project for submission to knitty. :nut

:juggle :bow

pamelamama

01-18-2005, 12:48 PM

http://woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/isleeping.jpg

http://woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/isleeping2.jpg

http://woolywonder.com/lookie/clapotis/step.jpg

Witness my son stepping on a project made from over $100 worth of yarn.

MossFeet

01-18-2005, 12:52 PM

Wow Karen ~ that is gorgeous! Pam ~ yours too, wow! I had to put mine on hold to finish up some work but I'm hoping to pick it back up tonight and get back to work on it. :)

averymybaby

01-18-2005, 07:30 PM

it's a bird! it's a plane! it's a blanket! it's a clap-OH-TEE! :dance

pmcgary

01-18-2005, 08:38 PM

We have seen that clap on everyone at the Grossman household EXCEPT Pamela....

ShannonM

01-19-2005, 09:43 AM

Has anyone tried this with a lighter weight yarn? I have some baby alpaca silk I bought from elann.com a month ago that isn't working for the scarf I wanted to make and wondered if I should try with this. It seems like it would work, but just be smaller.

Any advice?

littleturtlemama

01-19-2005, 09:53 AM

i'd suggest using smaller needles, too, like size 6, and then you'll have a nice mini-clap ;)

ShannonM

01-19-2005, 10:51 AM

i'd suggest using smaller needles, too, like size 6, and then you'll have a nice mini-clap ;)

Thanks, from my obsessive reading about the pattern it seems that it's one that's fairly forgiving when it comes to gauge - I just hope I have enough yardage now.

BTW Theresa - I ordered a custom handpaint from you (I'm alrady planning another) - I hope that's okay even though I'm a newbie.

imonion

01-19-2005, 12:06 PM

Woohoo, took a trip to the LYS and got my bamboo circs for the clapotis! Now, is the consensus--NO stitch markers needed?

littleturtlemama

01-19-2005, 12:26 PM

BTW Theresa - I ordered a custom handpaint from you (I'm alrady planning another) - I hope that's okay even though I'm a newbie.

Of course it is! :) I'm an equal opportunity enabler :LOL

ShannonM

01-19-2005, 12:32 PM

BTW Theresa - I ordered a custom handpaint from you (I'm alrady planning another) - I hope that's okay even though I'm a newbie.

Of course it is! :) I'm an equal opportunity enabler :LOL

I shouldn't have asked - the yarn's so beautiful, I'm contemplating another colorway!

meco

01-19-2005, 03:40 PM

oh my, those are gorgeous!!!

I am anxious to get some yarn!!!

Karen, yours is gorgeous!!! It looks fabulous. But I feel ya. I am not a HPY girl either. I can do a rainbow with black, but that is it! I need solid colors.

mommomrebecca

01-19-2005, 05:38 PM

BTW Theresa - I ordered a custom handpaint from you (I'm alrady planning another) - I hope that's okay even though I'm a newbie.

Of course it is! :) I'm an equal opportunity enabler :LOL

Haha! Wouldn't that be snotty if Theresa would only sell to "approved" buyers! If we had to audition or something? That's cracking me up!

Because I totally wouldn't pass. :lol:

pmcgary

01-19-2005, 05:47 PM

littleturtlemama

01-19-2005, 05:59 PM

hey pam :) I suggest to someone o knitter's review to try a casmerino, ACMoore has a "luxury cashmerino" something or other that I think would work well. It would be solid, then, but still quite lovely, I think (and if I recall, it was about $4 a ball, so way cheaper, LOL!)

pmcgary

01-19-2005, 06:01 PM

Okay yet another reason for me to long for an ACMoore....I think with the drive it would be cheaper to go for the good stuff....Do you think Michaels would have something similar?
Or do you think you might like something in trade for some yarn? Perhaps a "slightly used" Dh??????

Aurora

01-21-2005, 01:07 PM

My yarn is here, my yarn is here, my yarn is here! :fluffo

It is so beautiful! :faint I love it so! :heart

mhurst

01-21-2005, 01:33 PM

Mine is in the mail...yeah!!!

littleturtlemama

01-21-2005, 02:00 PM

My yarn is here, my yarn is here, my yarn is here! :fluffo

It is so beautiful! :faint I love it so! :heart

YAY!!!! Wow, that was fast cross country! I can't wait to see your in-progress pics ;)

averymybaby

01-21-2005, 02:17 PM

oh dear, the yarn gods were good to me today. :nod I got my Clappy yarn and my PF from Bethy! :banana I just wound a skein of the andromeda into a ball so I can cast on my clap during nap. Hah! I'm going to clap during nap! :dance :love

littleturtlemama

01-21-2005, 02:53 PM

Yay! So, is it what you thought it would be? I thought it was pretty spot on that pic you sent ;)

I just added a bunch of new pics to the blog of more andromeda :) Melissa, yours is there, amy p you'rs too (I need to email you about the reds, too) and kim, yours :) Pam, I wanted to double check to see if it's okay to post your XXX stuff with the andromeda before I posted them both :)

imonion

01-21-2005, 03:07 PM

THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!! I can't wait to see my clap yarn. and the punk rock girl. and the nightswimming.

jmo

01-21-2005, 03:09 PM

I got mine today, too, and I'm petting it here at the computer. It is exactly what I hoped for, Theresa. :love I have one project I need to wrap up, and then I will start my Clap!

jmo

01-21-2005, 03:16 PM

Here's the funny for today: Dh saw me with the package and the following conversation ensued:

"Hey, is that more yarn?"
"No, dear, it's a scarf."
"Oh? Is it a do-it-yourself scarf? Like of the some-assembly-required variety? Also known as a package full of yarn?"
"Uh, yeah, dear."
"I thought so."

Guess there's no pulling one over on him. ;) ROFL

mhurst

01-21-2005, 03:29 PM

mamapez

01-21-2005, 03:30 PM

Yay! So, is it what you thought it would be? I thought it was pretty spot on that pic you sent ;)

I just added a bunch of new pics to the blog of more andromeda :) Melissa, yours is there, amy p you'rs too (I need to email you about the reds, too) and kim, yours :) Pam, I wanted to double check to see if it's okay to post your xx stuff with the andromeda before I posted them both :)

I take it the yarn hasn't shipped yet? I guess I should quit stalking the poor mailman for awhile. :)

Aurora

01-21-2005, 04:18 PM

OH MY GOSH! I am so in love with this yarn! It is so soft and perfect! The colorway is absolutely gorgeous! I actually expected the colors to all be darker but I can't imagine a more perfect colorway! :heart I am so glad it is what it is. :heart

My little Christy(5yo)keeps petting the yarn with me and wants a scarf soooooooooooo bad out of it. :love

I just finished swatching and am ready to start. :knit

Theresa, I can't put into words how thrilled I am with this yarn! You did an amazing dye job! Thanks so much! :mwah

stormintheattic

01-21-2005, 05:24 PM

"Hey, is that more yarn?"
"No, dear, it's a scarf."
"Oh? Is it a do-it-yourself scarf? Like of the some-assembly-required variety? Also known as a package full of yarn?"
"Uh, yeah, dear."
"I thought so."

I wonder if DH would let me keep a sheep on the balcony under the pretence it was a DIY-any-type-of-garment.

I finished my clap! I think I've got spinning down now. It started with chunky thick n thin single ply yarn, I finished with 3 ply (navajo plied) fingering weight plied to worsted...kinda wonky as a whole and totally unwearable for me, waaaaaaaaaaay to may colours. I think its gonna be wall-art ;-)

pamelamama

01-21-2005, 06:01 PM

Excuse me this is the WIP = WORK IN PROGRESS thread!! Let's see those pictures!!! snap snap!!! Let's go! :photo

averymybaby

01-21-2005, 07:19 PM

Excuse me this is the WIP = WORK IN PROGRESS thread!! Let's see those pictures!!! snap snap!!! Let's go! :photo

OK, but as you know I have an excuse for @#$&ty pictures! ;)

ETA under a lamp:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/2cae635c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/dc3105fd.jpg

under ott/spectrum light, pretty true to color:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/6fffb83e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/bac0179d.jpg

I've already ripped it out and started over 5 times :emb... something about forgetting all those pfabs. :rolleyes: Good thing it's a quick start! ;)

(Please excuse the wayward Robeez...)

averymybaby

01-21-2005, 08:48 PM

Hey my edges are supposed to look like that, right? :hmm

pamelamama

01-21-2005, 09:04 PM

mine are alittle less fluffy, but same shape.

averymybaby

01-21-2005, 09:06 PM

dang. fluffy. :rolleyes:

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 08:32 AM

yeah, they look right, just a bit fluffly. I'd try to pull them a bit tigher when you work the kfb and pfb ;)

mhurst

01-22-2005, 08:52 AM

MossFeet

01-22-2005, 08:57 AM

Here's some more of mine ~ I caught up on work enough to get back to work on my clapotis last night. I'm up to the 8th dropped stitch. :)

http://www.mossfeetshoes.com/knit/gallery/albums/knitwip/clap1_22_05.jpg

And some pretty stitch markers I made yesterday (I do prefer using markers to not). :)

http://www.mossfeetshoes.com/knit/gallery/albums/knitwip/stitchmarkers1.sized.jpg

Aurora

01-22-2005, 09:52 AM

Rae-which colorway was yours? Is it in T's blog?

It is on her gallery page, the third one down. On my screen the colors look pretty dark but in real life they are light and the orange is gold. Super pretty! http://www.littleturtleknits.com/gallery.htm

Julia, mine are a little fluffy too. I have ripped it out several times and I can't seem to get it much better. :getu

MossFeet, your clapotis is beautiful!

QUESTION: When I do the yo, k2tog or ssk, yo I get a little hole. Is that right? :teary

I can't post pictures(no camera), but my sister is going to help me with that next week.

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 10:44 AM

YES, you get a hole, it will be the base of your dropped stitches once you do them. The ssk/k2tog stop the dropped stitches from dropping into the edge ;)

Aurora

01-22-2005, 10:49 AM

YES, you get a hole, it will be the base of your dropped stitches once you do them. The ssk/k2tog stop the dropped stitches from dropping into the edge ;)

Oh, bless you! :bighug I ripped it out a few times and still got the dang holes and then I thought about it and knew that the stitches I was making would make a hole. I just wanted to be sure. Thanks! :love

Ruth

01-22-2005, 12:59 PM

Okay, I want to try knitting one of these things. BUt right now I don't have the funding to get the "good stuff" yarn....Does anyone have suggestions for a low cost alternative....I figure once I get hooked I will HAVE to get some of the "good stuff"...

Pam, we are twins!!! I was planning to use some www.handpaintedyarn.com worsted weight merino when I can sneak another yarn purchase past dh. It is beautifully shiny and soft and drapey and I think would make a good poormans option for the clap $7.50 for 3.5oz/100g (so I think 3 skeins should do it maybe 4 to be on the safe side although I think it's 218 yds/skein so slightly more yardage than noro - no I'm thinking definitely 4 now) $30 for a clap can't be bad ;) (notice I'm not factoring in postage - this is part of my yarn addicts justification for buying lol)

oh and PamM, also that we are still both lurking on this thread even though we haven't even got or ordered yarn yet to make one :chin

BethyM99

01-22-2005, 01:19 PM

Mrs. Flip, I just got some of the HPY worsted in the mail which I am going to turn into a clap... it feels really nice, the colors are dreamy (although not always as pictured ;))

averymybaby

01-22-2005, 01:55 PM

I'm almost done the increase rows and I'm learning to live with, and embrace, my fluffiness. ;)

Ruth

01-22-2005, 02:19 PM

mamapez

01-22-2005, 02:22 PM

yeah, I've got loads of hpy worsted but just not enough of any one colour to make a clap lol. I usually get 2 skeins each of lots of colours - enough to make a soaker or shorts and maybe pants if I'm lucky!

Stripe them if you have coordinating colors...or would that not work with this pattern?
I don't have my yarn yet - boo hoo! - so I haven't closely examined the pattern instructions yet.

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 03:02 PM

her's clapotis a la theresa, as of 2 pm this afternoon ;)

http://www.littleturtleknits.com/images/smallclap.jpg

There's more pics on my blog, if anyone is interested ;)

blueskymama

01-22-2005, 03:24 PM

I just ordered this yarn http://www.mysticalcreationyarns.com/images/Angora.JPG from mysticalcreationyarns.com. I'll invest in the silk/merino yarn if I really like this clapotis thing and this one can always be a gift.

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 04:07 PM

ohh, that's beautiful! Is it 100% wool? It's got a lovely sheen to it :)

mommomrebecca

01-22-2005, 05:06 PM

Theresa, those are the loveliest colors I have seen in a really long time! Just gorgeous!

pmcgary

01-22-2005, 05:14 PM

I feel so......well CHEAP....
I have my yarn finally, but may get myself kicked off this thread...I have an acrylic....No where around here had anything I liked in a nice silk/wool or anything close - that I could afford.

I fell in love with the colorways of the yarn....and the one I really liked they didn't have enough of - until I saw the worker putting stuff out- and there was another big skein of the stuff.

So, I will be starting the el cheapo verson.

I got to see and pet some of the Lorna's Laces stuff today at the LYS...REALLY nice....I was afraid they would charge me $5 to touch it...It was I think $37-40 depending on what you wanted....I have decided this LYS is nice but a bit pricey..They are selling Outback for $15 and Cascade for 6.60 and Encore for $5... THe plymouth stuff I can get for less at the other LYS AND get a discount (and the help is more friendly - less snobby!)

BethyM99

01-22-2005, 05:41 PM

Tell us more about your yarn PamM?? There's room for an occassional acrylic in everyones life :)

mhurst

01-22-2005, 05:53 PM

It is on her gallery page, the third one down. On my screen the colors look pretty dark but in real life they are light and the orange is gold. Super pretty! http://www.littleturtleknits.com/gallery

That is really pretty. I can't wait to see pics of it knitted up.

averymybaby

01-22-2005, 05:53 PM

her's clapotis a la theresa, as of 2 pm this afternoon ;)

http://www.littleturtleknits.com/images/smallclap.jpg

There's more pics on my blog, if anyone is interested ;)

Dang that's purdy T!!!

Blueskymama, that will make a fabulous Clapotis! I should look at Mystical Creations for my next clap... ;)

jmo

01-22-2005, 06:02 PM

I have a gorgeous ball of Mystical Creations yarn - it's 8 oz. I wanted to make a French Market Bag from it, but I don't think there's enough yarn. :p

Theresa - when Anwyn saw my yarn, she said "pretty". I asked her if she wanted me to make her a mini-Clapotis for her to match mine, and she emphatically nodded yes!

averymybaby

01-22-2005, 06:10 PM

Michelle does that mean you're going to order more yarn? ;)

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 08:24 PM

Theresa - when Anwyn saw my yarn, she said "pretty". I asked her if she wanted me to make her a mini-Clapotis for her to match mine, and she emphatically nodded yes!

Oh, how cute is that!

See, now this is why I need a girl. I'm sitting here today knitting away on my clapotis, and the boys walk by me and could care less. I said to Aj, "hey buddy, check out my cool scarf, isn't it soft." And he's like, "Yeah, great mom. Can you get me a snack?"

I'm so unappreciated in my house.

averymybaby

01-22-2005, 08:55 PM

:LOL T ;)

So I have a quick ?... I've been knitting like crazy and made it to the first dropped stitch. When she says to pick up the bar and make sure it's not twisted, then ktbl, that DOES twist the st so that it closes up, correct? She specifically says make sure it's not twisted when you pick it up so that when you ktbl it DOES twist, right? And there's a little gap there afterwards,under it, before the ladder of dropped stitches underneath? :faint I sure hope so, because I just unraveled that whole bit. :teary It felt so naughty.

blueskymama

01-22-2005, 08:57 PM

ohh, that's beautiful! Is it 100% wool? It's got a lovely sheen to it :)
Yes, 100% wool.
And your clapotis is georgous. I love your choice of colors.

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 09:01 PM

yep, that's right :) You want to twist it with the tbl, so that it looks right as you continue the work.

I've found with the andromeda it's been easier to drop all the stitches every few rows, becuase the yarn likes to stick together and after say, 6 or 8 rows you really have to work to get them to drop. So, I've been dropping each of them every 4 or 6 rows ;) Plus, I'm impatient and I like to see how it looks with the dropped stitches, LOL!

pamelamama

01-22-2005, 09:05 PM

:nono

averymybaby

01-22-2005, 09:15 PM

when you drop them that often, what happens? you just pick the bar up again? and when you get ready to drop that column again, it drops all the way back to the last time you picked up the bar? :hmm

ETA did I mention I have a raging clapotis-induced headache? :getu :getu :getu

jmo

01-22-2005, 09:17 PM

Excuse me this is the WIP = WORK IN PROGRESS thread!! Let's see those pictures!!! snap snap!!! Let's go! :photo

Since you asked so... *nicely*... :brow

Theresa - I really, really love the colors of this yarn. I was knitting away with the ball in my lap, and I noticed that it blended beautifully with my blue jeans, grey shirt, and black flannel. :)

http://theknittykitty.com/Mimages/WIP/ClapYarn.jpg

http://theknittykitty.com/Mimages/WIP/Clap.jpg

averymybaby

01-22-2005, 09:19 PM

Gah!!! Is that NYC? :drool

imonion

01-22-2005, 09:27 PM

Oh wow, Michelle, that is just FAB!! I LOVE that colorway!

I love all the clapotis in progress!

jmo

01-22-2005, 09:32 PM

Yes, it's NYC! Don't you love it? I think it would be just as gorgeous w/ a dusty lavender in place of the blue; I might be doing a request for that later, T! :brow

littleturtlemama

01-22-2005, 09:40 PM

ohh, michelle, I am so glad you like it. I have to say, I really wanted to keep that one and do a clapotis for my very chic SIL who lives in San Francisco, it's the perfect colors for her :)

when you drop them that often, what happens? you just pick the bar up again? and when you get ready to drop that column again, it drops all the way back to the last time you picked up the bar?

Yep, that's exactly what happens. You can do it, too, nothing bad will happen to you (besides Pam wagging her finger at you, LOL!)

I think it's much more fun to watch the whole thing progressing with the drops and all, than just having a boring stockinette piece with the twisted stitches every once in a while ;) I've abandoned the markers too, though, so I'm probably not a good example (well,a ctually I'll admit I never even started with the markers, LOL)

averymybaby

01-23-2005, 07:48 PM

bad, bad pic, but I just dropped the second stitch. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/09e1927a.jpg

averymybaby

01-23-2005, 11:37 PM

I'm already on the hunt for yarn for my next clapotis. Is this a sickness? I'm thinking Artyarns Supermerino... http://www.loopyarn.com/Detail.bok?no=131 like #104, #103, or #106. Opinions? :D

stormintheattic

01-24-2005, 03:16 AM

Is this a sickness?

It is! I think it has something to do with the stitchdropping...only so many more rows until you get to drop another one. That and the lovely flowy-ness of the fabric ofcourse. Even with my homespun stuff it still very airy.

My wip...well it was technically still that when I took the picture. I needed to weave in the beginning and end thread. Excuse the loosy pictures.

http://home.planet.nl/~bosse165/images/wol/clapenzo%20003.jpg
http://home.planet.nl/~bosse165/images/wol/clapenzo%20005.jpg

The pinkish purple on the right/bottom is my first attent at spinning after the hat I made for Fee, its stuffing wool and awfully lumpy. I proceeded to spin different fibres to keep up with the knitting of the clap. The greens and reds are KA dyed superwashmerino that I didnt know was superwashed when I bought it for felting originally (and we all know that wont felt). The there is my first attent at plying, followed by some leftover rainbowroving that I spun & plied with thin sockwool. On to some organic Texel spun frow the fleece, then KA dyed green, yellow, red and purple, then plied because the yarn I was spinning now was getting to be too thin. This clapotis basically taught me how to spin...ok its not the thinnest or evenest of yarns yet but its definately workable.

I decided it isnt gonna be for me though.
http://home.planet.nl/~bosse165/images/wol/clapenzo%20013.jpg
It looked better on the wall.

Please be warned, spinning is just as addicitve as knitting is!

pmcgary

01-24-2005, 07:35 AM

Well I was getting pretty excited with mine....until I realized I missed an increase....and so am frogging it....And I was just about to the "good" part.

I am going to snap a pic today of it. THe acrylic is not nearly as "drapey" as I had hoped...My dd may end up with this one....I want to try one out of some inexpensive merino or something...but so far haven't found anything locally that has the right hand and price...

Aurora

01-24-2005, 09:47 AM

Beautiful claps! :butterfly

Yvon, I really want to learn to spin! That is neat that your clap was spun by you! :thumb

Pam, I frogged mine several times at first too. :pezfrog I'm sure your dd would love it. My dd wants one too. :pink

BethyM99

01-24-2005, 11:06 AM

http://www.xanga.com/Private/home.aspx?user=BethyM99

pictures! :)

Aurora

01-24-2005, 11:13 AM

I can't see! :ohno It says I need to sign in.

imonion

01-24-2005, 11:52 AM

Bethy, your link took me to my xanga blog, lol. maybe go to the public view and then try the link?

BethyM99

01-24-2005, 12:14 PM

That's what I get for posting and running. Try this!!

http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=BethyM99

littleturtlemama

01-24-2005, 12:19 PM

ohh, beth, that is beautiful!!! I love the colors, totally my kind of colorway!

averymybaby

01-24-2005, 12:40 PM

Bethy you gotta use this one... http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=BethyM99

Your clap looks AMAZING! That's the HPY right?!?!

BethyM99

01-24-2005, 12:52 PM

yes, hpy

Aurora

01-24-2005, 02:44 PM

I love it Beth! :wowza

imonion

01-24-2005, 07:40 PM

ooh gorgeous clap, Beth!!

averymybaby

01-24-2005, 07:45 PM

Heehee. Beth has a gorgeous clap. :lol:

<--- feeling immature this evening.

meco

01-24-2005, 11:35 PM

Yvon,

I love that one!!! WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

And :LOL I love it on the wall. I want one like that!!!!! :pink

jmo

01-25-2005, 11:09 AM

I am so in love with the gorgeous Andromeda yarn; I don't want to use anything else now! Anyway, clap is coming along beautifully and I may post pics tonight if I get to the drop section.

Aurora

01-25-2005, 01:18 PM

I am so in love with the gorgeous Andromeda yarn; I don't want to use anything else now!

Same here! :heart

pmcgary

01-25-2005, 05:37 PM

I have made it through 2 drops....I know I need to post a picture.....the acrylic doesn't give that drap...And later this week I go off in search of something at the other LYS.

This is more addictive than knitting soakers...And there won't be any training/learning that makes me not need a scarf.

pamelamama

01-25-2005, 06:08 PM

I"m on the decreases!! PIcture later, if possible!

BethyM99

01-25-2005, 06:36 PM

I want to seeeee

averymybaby

01-25-2005, 07:36 PM

I just dropped stitch #5... I am so sensitive to smells and this andromeda is giving me wild headaches. Can't wait to finish so I can try another with 100% wool. :rolleyes:

imonion

01-25-2005, 07:54 PM

what is smelly about it?

averymybaby

01-25-2005, 09:45 PM

jmo

01-25-2005, 10:14 PM

Well, I didn't make it to the next section, but I'm only 8 rows away! It's just really late and I need to go to bed now. I'm sure I'll get through it during lunch tomorrow. :love

mamapez

01-26-2005, 12:29 AM

Oh you guys *whine* I am so jealous. I'm still waiting on my yarn to arrive. :(

Come on yarn - get here already. :getu

mhurst

01-26-2005, 04:42 AM

Oh you guys *whine* I am so jealous. I'm still waiting on my yarn to arrive. :(

Come on yarn - get here already. :getu

I'm with you! If the mailman doesn't bring it today there is going to be trouble!!! :getu

pmcgary

01-26-2005, 06:37 AM

the silk content. you know how silk smells? it's probably just me. i swear i'm the only one it bothers. my mother has a whole wardrobe of silk twinsets, that's practically all she wears (now that I'm an adult, LOL). really, i bet it wouldn't bother anyone else! :)

I will have to check this out as I am pretty sensitive. Funny but when I worked retail we had customers complaining about a particular sweater.....One day the manager asked me if mine smelled and if it went away when I washed it. I said "yes it smells....I think it is the wool"....The sweater wasn't 100% but it definitely has that "sheepy" smell.....I wash infrequently b/c I LIKE that smell.....Takes all kinds I guess!

imonion

01-26-2005, 08:00 AM

imonion

01-26-2005, 08:01 AM

Oh you guys *whine* I am so jealous. I'm still waiting on my yarn to arrive. :(

Come on yarn - get here already. :getu

double this! i've been stalking the mailman SO bad. I thought for sure yesterday, but no. :getu :getu

averymybaby

01-26-2005, 11:46 AM

Ahhh gotcha :) Will it bother you to wear the clapotis then? I hope not!

i hope not! If it does I'll give it to my mom. ;)

mhurst

01-26-2005, 04:09 PM

I have yarn!!!! I can't wait for DH to get home so I can wind it and cast on!!!! :bigups:

imonion

01-26-2005, 07:38 PM

:cuss

No yarn yet!

mamapez

01-26-2005, 08:25 PM

:cuss

No yarn yet!

What she said

snugglebummama

01-26-2005, 10:41 PM

So how many of us are still waiting for yarn? Mine won't be here for another 2 weeks probably. I hope I won't be the last one clap-ing :goodgrief

pamelamama

01-26-2005, 10:50 PM

mine from Theresa is still en route!

BethyM99

01-26-2005, 11:03 PM

You said you were finished or almost finished with your first Pam????

This is a WIP thread... show us some pictures!! ;)

Ruth

01-27-2005, 05:04 AM

Woo hoo, dh told my mil that I was making her a birthday present :devil this means I have to be allowed to order yarn to make it with yay!!! dh has no idea how much the yarn should cost so I can get enough to make two no probs. Hooray!!! I'm going to order 8 skeins from hpy this evening.

eta: ordered 8 skeins in 2 colours to make one for mil and one for my mum. Now I'm impatiently waiting for yarn too :lurk

littleturtlemama

01-27-2005, 06:16 AM

Kim, yours didn't go out to tuesday (the extra punk took forever to dry from the snow and how freakin flapping cold it was, LOL!) but amy, yours should have arrived today, harmupf! Pam, I still say yours is on your carriers truck, LOL, he was just too lazy to bring it to your door yesterday ;)

Oh, Molly, you're not waiting on yarn from me, are you?

imonion

01-27-2005, 08:16 AM

[quote="littleturtlemama"]Kim, yours didn't go out to tuesday (the extra punk took forever to dry from the snow and how freakin flapping cold it was, LOL!)

OK T, I'll try to be more patient. Thanks for letting me know! (Ladies, I called T at the last second and added another punk rock girl to my order because it was so popular at the last stocking and a customer was BEGGING for it. She kindly obliged!)

blueskymama

01-27-2005, 08:40 AM

I'm in the same boat as you snugglebumama. I should get mine next week.

mamapez

01-27-2005, 08:56 AM

snugglebummama

01-27-2005, 09:32 AM

Oh, Molly, you're not waiting on yarn from me, are you?

No T, don't worry :) I totally missed the andromeda boat :teary

abigailvr

01-27-2005, 10:43 PM

Do you all think cotton would work for this? I have some pretty pink cotton that might make nice colors, but I don't know if the drape will be right. I'm still on a quest for the perfect silk to make one for myself. I'm going to a knitting convention next month so I'm going to scour the sales floor there for the perfect clap yarn!

mamapez

01-27-2005, 11:28 PM

Are you meaning Stitches West? I'll see you there. ;)

I got my yarn today and wound two hanks into balls, so my first Clapotis is officially a WIP! :)

abigailvr

01-27-2005, 11:31 PM

Yes Stitches West! How cool! Are there other mamas from this area coming? We should havea WW meetup at Stitches. :)

mamapez

01-27-2005, 11:36 PM

I will be there on Friday with my step-mom and Saturday with Patti and her ds. :) I think maybe Regina? Lisa? Am I twisting any arms yet? ;)

pmcgary

01-28-2005, 07:11 AM

littleturtlemama

01-28-2005, 07:45 AM

Pam, I still say yours is on your carriers truck, LOL, he was just too lazy to bring it to your door yesterday ;)

Either or that or someone with the carrier is at home knitting a clap with her yarn. (My mail carrier - female knows I check out her head and neck gear daily...just to be sure my stuff isn't intercepted LOL>

ROFLOL! that's too funny :LOL

Well, Pam's carrier apparently didn't like the yarn, cause it was delivered yesterday ;) Yay on amy's delivery, too. Now I want to see pics, y'all!!!

Lisac

01-28-2005, 12:55 PM

I am waiting for my yarn as well. I ordered from the Elijah colorway from Theresa. I looked through all the choices and just went with which one "called" to me the most.

I gotta tell you all, this Clapotis is going to be a lot classier than the "Blue's Clues" fleece blanket I drape over my shoulders in the evenings!!!

averymybaby

01-28-2005, 01:58 PM

Blues Clues blanket :lol:

I dropped 9 stitches in the straight section so far. Didn't get to work on it at all yesterday.. went to bed early.. no knitting time.. i have a head cold.

BethyM99

01-28-2005, 02:03 PM

I;m still in the increases, 2nd repeat I think :lol:

The joys of multiple projects.

pmcgary

01-28-2005, 04:44 PM

I suppose it is high time that i get my WIP posted before it is finished....I think in this picture there were seven sections of the dropped stitch.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF0426.jpg

pmcgary

01-28-2005, 04:48 PM

Finally I am posting a picture of my WIP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF0425.jpg

I think about 7 dropped stitches. This has also become a major frogging project at times...

How are people keeping track of where they are in the rows when tending to children and other interferences?

littleturtlemama

01-28-2005, 06:04 PM

I haven't been keeping track of rows, just sort of reading the work to see where the twisted stitches are and where my dropped stitches are (one of the benefits of dropping them all every few rows, you can follow the pattern int he work easier) ;)

averymybaby

01-28-2005, 07:08 PM

i'm just seeing where i am by using the markers and getting the rhythm down. when i've dropped 13 stitches ill look at the pattern again for the dec section.

BethyM99

01-28-2005, 07:50 PM

Pretty Pam!! What kind of yarn was it again? you said acrylic I think... the colors are pretty!

pamelamama

01-28-2005, 11:07 PM

See my finished work here: http://woolywonder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=38653#38653

And add yours please!!

mamapez

01-29-2005, 12:35 AM

Looks like the Clapotis took out your dh. :LOL

As soon as I can get ahold of dh's computer to upload pics, I can post a picture of my WIP. :)

pmcgary

01-29-2005, 07:40 AM

Pretty Pam!! What kind of yarn was it again? you said acrylic I think... the colors are pretty!

It is Caron and I don't remember the name of the colorway....I just was drawn to it in the store...I just don't think it is going to have the same "feel" as a clap from silk/wool....

But on the plus side- it was very inexpensive and a great way to get used to the pattern....
(I am still on my first skein of yarn - it is one of the one pounders.....and I think I am about 1/2 done or a bit more...)

The colors in it are similar to those in Pamela G's...though mine has shorter runs of color so they look entirely different....

imonion

01-29-2005, 08:24 AM

Pam, that looks great!!

MossFeet

01-29-2005, 11:49 AM

I'm just about to start the decrease section ~ I'll take more pics tonight and post 'em. :)

Aurora

01-29-2005, 03:23 PM

Purty!!!! :butterfly

abigailvr

01-30-2005, 12:21 PM

I will be there on Friday with my step-mom and Saturday with Patti and her ds. :) I think maybe Regina? Lisa? Am I twisting any arms yet? ;) I'll be there Saturday for sure, since I'm taking a class in the afternoon. I don't know if I'll be there all day, probably not, since I'll be there all day on Sunday.

You all have already met before, right?

mamapez

01-30-2005, 10:14 PM

jmo

01-30-2005, 10:18 PM

I had some other knitting commitments I had to take care of, so I put the Clap knitting on hold. I was able to pick it up a bit tonight, and I made it to the first drop. :D Lots of fun!

abigailvr

01-30-2005, 10:51 PM

Yup! We just had another get together last week!
Well, maybe I can meet up with you on Saturday.

mamapez

01-31-2005, 10:37 AM

Yup! We just had another get together last week!
Well, maybe I can meet up with you on Saturday.

Awesome!!!

averymybaby

01-31-2005, 12:26 PM

I took a break to knit a soaker while I'm in head-cold-land. Haven't picked it back up in a few days.

averymybaby

02-01-2005, 04:36 PM

:photo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/ba302c3f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/eb8820c9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/julialroberts/Clapotis/0d805fd8.jpg

littleturtlemama

02-01-2005, 05:07 PM

ohh, pretty!! I love your chair, too :)

littleturtlemama

02-01-2005, 05:08 PM

I finished mine last night, here's aterrible pic of me at about midnight, right before I wove the ends in, LOL! It's a self-portrait, since everyone else in the house was asleep!

Hideous THeresa in the mighty fine clapotis (http://www.littleturtleknits.com/images/clapotisfine.jpg)