Bernie's Knit Blog

My Clapotis is finished! I love this pattern. I love this garment. It is so versatile. I made mine out of a beaded rayon which knit up just beautifully and drapes perfectly. I'd like to make another out of a wool, silk blend next for warmth. This particular clapotis will be perfect for spring and autumn. Clapotis makes me happy ! Clapotis as scarf  Clapotis as wrap  Clapotis wrap 

I *never* thought I would be interested in knitting socks! NEVER... but I went to K2 Knit Yarn Salon in Tracy, CA and visited with the LYSO Kathy Kindred and she was very excited about the fact that she found the way to knit socks on two circulars. She read the pattern in the book, A Good Yarn. I read the book, too but did not feel all of that. But, her enthusiasm was infectious and she was holding a "sock hop" at her store that Friday evening. I happened to be available and attended. I had a great time and started these socks. my first sock  first sock almost done ... 

This is a tank from Vogue Knitting Chunky Knits. I used Lana Grossa Multicot Print. Nice color. Easy yarn to knit with. Love when that happens. t. durham tank  t. durham tank 

I am working on Clapotis by Kate Gilbert. This is an enjoyable project, yet long. I am hoping that I don't run out of yarn before I finish. There are some mistakes in this clapotis, but hopefully they won't show too much. Using Blue Heron beaded rayon. Soft yarn, easy to work with. Seems to like being made into Clapotis. The colors are very similar to the clapotis at the Knitty web site - this was not done intentionally. mon clapotis in progress  clapotis - ran out of yarn  The latest picture. I DID run out of yarn during second repeat of section 4. A dear ebay seller that I've bought yarn from before has some spare that she is sending to me. Very nice. And I cannot wait to finish this fun project.