Clapotis and Memes. . .
Here is Clapotis with 8 stitches dropped. I just switched to the second ball of yarn about an inch ago or so. So far it appears the two balls are close enough in color - yeah!
Yummy! Don’t those dropped stiches just look awesome? This is draped on the back of our new loveseat :-) And, for those who know of my dilemma of actually sitting on the loveseat after it was delivered on Friday - I’m totally over it now and sit on it whenever I can!
I was tagged by the lovely Carriebelle who was my secret pal person in round three, for the knitting meme that is circulating…
Do you knit using the English or Continental Method?
English *sigh* I’d like to knit Continental and I can mostly, but am soooooo much slower at it since I learned English and I’m just not disciplined enough to make a concerted effort to switch.
How long ago did you learn to knit?
Well, I first learned around age 11 or 12 (I won’t tell you how long ago that was), but I finally learned enough to do real projects about 16 months ago.
Who taught you how?
My mom, her mom and my dad’s sister-in-law all taught me various things about knitting.
What was your first FO?
A kitchen rag the first time. This time it was a very long purple scarf made from Lion Brand Homespun. And, yes, I still wear it fairly regularly.
Favourite yarn?
Anything from Textiles a Mano :-) I love Laura’s stuff. That said, I really don’t have a “favorite” specific yarn. I keep trying new ones. I did keep going back to Lamb’s Pride often because it is so readily available locally, but it is more of an availability thing than being in love with the actualy yarn. I want to try Cascade 220 and and the new Knit Picks yarns for any basic wool projects that I don’t already have Lamb’s Pride for.
Favourite pattern you’ve knit so far?
Probably my Spearfish Socks. Even though there are changes I will make to the next pair before releasing the pattern, I’m quite proud of them. For a pattern I didn’t design, Clapotis is probably up there. It is one of the only patterns I’ve knit that I haven’t changed some to make it my own. Though since I have enough yarn, I might make it one more repeat longer since I’m an ample. I want to be sure to have enough length for a wrap, as I think I’ll wear it like that more often than as a scarf.
Favourite Pattern Source?
Knitty is definitely full of inspiration, even though I’ve only knit two patterns from it. Otherwise, I consult Ann Bud’s books very frequently since I like to do my own designs.
Favourite Needles?
addiTurbos! Though I like my Plymouth Bamboo Sister Interchangeables as well. Much to the chagrin of DH, some needle/yarn combos just work better than others.
Nicest thing you’ve ever knit?
All of it??? I don’t know… I probably get the most comments from my multi-directional scarf.
Most hated project?
I don’t know that I have a hated project per se. My shapely tank as languished in the bottom of a bag for going on a year here in another month or so. But, the pattern is not the problem, it was more my choice in yarn. I’m planning on picking it back up here this spring though and hopefully finishing it. Oh, and I do have a love-hate relationship with the Bottom’s Up Bucket Hat pattern. I have a really rough time working on the brim and it is almost enough for me to not like it, but I love the final product enough that I keep knitting them every once in a while, LOL!
Who are you going to pass this on to?
No guilt or that, just answer if you wish… PurlingSwine, Julia, and Kathy . . .
