Oy,... it finally came off the needles last night!
I still need to weave in a couple of ends and block her unmercilessly, but she done! She was an easy knit (though not quite as quick as I anticipated!), and the Silk Garden was great to work with. And I really came to appreciate the art of spit splicing -- no ends to weave in!!
And did ya notice the new leather chair the Clap is lounging upon? It arrived earlier this week with its ottoman and sofa friends in tow. I LOVE the color and style, but am a bit unhappy with the back cushions:
See how they're creased/wrinkly? I'm not sure if it's something that will rectify itself after the furniture is detraumatized from its shipping adventure or if I just need to take them out back and whack them into submission, but my guy is following up with our person at the furniture store to get the scoop. But this is my first new, real couch EVER, so pretty damn exciting regardless!
And if your new year's resolution has something to do with volunteerism or giving back, my knitting buddy Brooke forwarded me this link to knitting-specific charities (thanks Brooke!!). Spreading the knitting love is a good thing, no?? Have a great weekend!!
The clapotis looks wonderful! And huge! Geez this thing is bigger than I expected. I'm glad to see yours looks big, too. I'm having trouble imagining all this bulked around a neck (as shown in pattern photo)! Definitely seems more shawl-like size than scarf-life. The new furniture combo is a great color, by the way!
Posted by: amy | Friday, January 14, 2005 at 12:47 PM
lovely clapotis!
Posted by: Laurel | Friday, January 14, 2005 at 04:28 PM
Oooh, I love Clapotis in those colors. Very very nice. I hope to see it (oops, her!) in person on Wednesday, if you don't mind bringing her along.
Congrats on the new furniture. Lovely blue. I'm sure those wrinkles will iron themselves out!
Posted by: spinnity | Friday, January 14, 2005 at 04:37 PM
Clapotis is just stunning! Enjoy it! And your new furniture is very cool... looks comfy!
Posted by: Karen | Friday, January 14, 2005 at 05:50 PM
Gorgeous!!! And I like the chair, too!
Posted by: Patti | Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 04:42 PM
Great Clapotis!
Posted by: Sonja | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 09:23 AM
Very pretty and I LOVE the furniture.
Posted by: Cindy | Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 11:26 AM
Your Clapotis is beautiful! I love the colors. I'm going to have to search your blog to find out where you got the pattern. This is definitely going on my future projects list.
And the furniture is mag!
~ Christina
Posted by: Christina | Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 07:34 PM
Hi there. Great clapotis! And where did you get that furniture? I want some.
Posted by: larissa | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 11:34 AM