Many of you will remember from this post, how my wonderful hubby thought the Clapotis was named Cup-A-Tea. So in honor of my husband, here’s my second Cup-A-Tea.
Pattern: Clapotis by Kate Gilbert
Source: Knitty.com Fall 2004 issue
Yarn: Brooks Farm Acero (2 skeins)
Needles: 4.0 mm / US 6 KnitPicks Options Nickel
Finished Dimensions: 60″ x 20″
Ravelry Info: My Page and Pattern Page
I’d originally purchased the Acero yarn to knit the Ella shawl, but for whatever reason, at some point I changed my mind and so the yarn languished in my stash. Then, a few weeks before Stitches West I joined my very first knit night group (Anaheim Hills Knitters), and figured I’d better take a fairly uncomplicated pattern to knit so that I could knit, talk, and pay close attention to all the conversation going on. Since I’d just seen Jillian’s beautiful black Clapotis, I knew I must cast on for a solid color Clapotis and went stash diving. Thankfully the Acero fit the bill and I cast-on immediately.
Since the Acero is between a Fingering and DK weight, I decided to add some extra pattern repeats to keep this more of a wrap than a scarf. Of course this added some additional knitting time to the project, but it was well worth it.
The completed shawl turned out exactly as I’d hoped and was perfect to wear in the cooler weather of Northern California. Unfortunately Clapotis has not been hardly used since, and most definitely won’t be seeing the light of day today … it’s a blasting 83 degrees. Does this mean it will be in the 100’s for summer? Perish the thought.
That’s beautiful!! The drape and color are stunning. When the weather cooperates, I am betting it will see much use. Funny, how the Clapotis pattern works espcially well with varigated yarn and at the same time is elegant enough to work just as well with a solid yarn!
Lovely! That Acero is awfully good stuff.
It looks wonderful!
Nice. Such a gorgeous color!
It’s lovely! It looks like the Acero has just the right amount of drape.
If you really feel like you want to wear it more, you should come out here to visit! (I’m still wearing my winter coat — heck, it was snowing earlier today!)
Oh yes, I most certainly remember the cup-o-tea!! Your second serving is gorgeous as well!!
I’ll take some 80 weather out here, thank you!! We are still in the 40s. Ugh. Here’s hoping you don’t hit the 100s this summer though.
Oh cup o tea so beats clapotis. Thats it for me. It will always be, guilty pleasures cup o tea.
It is a glorious knit. So cold and dreary here in chi town.
Absolutely gorgeous… I’m yearning to make a solid color clapotis now too!
It is beautiful! Love your clapotis in a solid and pretty color!
Now I want to make a solid color Clapotis! It’s beautiful. Maybe your weather will cool down soon. We’re in the 40’s today!
the cup a tea is totally my favorite. your hubby is a crack up
Are you seriously bragging about your 83 degree weather, gosh I hate you! It’s a balmy 27 here………..it looks lovely & I really love the color…..
It’s gorgeous! I love the drape and the color.
It’s wonderful! I need to finish that scarf-sized Clapotis… thanks for the reminder! My first Clap has gotten so much wear this winter – I hope you get to wear it before summer really arrives.
I Know Huh! I am totally not looking forward to 109 degree days in the Valley this summer.
I remember that Cup-A-Tea comment! I love your Clapotis. You are seriously making me considering making another one in a solid color now. I love the color you choose.
Wow, you have had great weather. During the summer I always take my Clapotis with me when I go to restaurants because I get so darn cold! Just another way to wear them other than the winter months!
Very pretty Cup-A-Tea!
I love that color. Yum.
Can you send a little of the heat up here? It was 32 when I woke up this morning. Brrrrrr.
Your cup-o-tea is beautiful! I think I’m the only one on earth who hasn’t made one yet… maybe I should get my hands on some Acero! As for the weather… I had to double check the date of this post when I read 83 degrees — we’ve had snow/sleet/hail-ish weather for five days in a row in Seattle!
It looks great! I like how the Clapotis looks with a single color yarn.
Well, it’s certainly not too hot for it here; send it my way so the poor thing will get some use. It’s beautiful!
I can’t believe it’s 83 degress out there; I’m so insanely jealous! I would kill for a little warmth and sunshine.
Very elegant, Kristie! I like that way better than my striped Cup-A-Tea.