Almost Clapotis
I got back from my trip late Friday night. Aside from a little knitting that I did on the plane trip out (which was of great interest -- in a good way -- to the flight attendants who saw it), I got very little done. I also had my first "knitting related airport security encounter". Apparently, the little nail clippers that I carry with me to cut yarn with have a little nail file with a point that is in the unacceptable category (I should point out that this dangerous weapon did go back and forth to Europe with me without any real problems). They were rendered acceptable when the nail file was broken off, and so managed to make it back to Chicago with me. The security screener was incredibly polite and very gentle with the knitted item in my bag -- he didn't want to hurt the project I was working on.
When I got back, I decided that with Butterfly done, it was time to make some headway on Clapotis.
My fears of not quite having enough yarn for Clapotis appear to have come true. Here she is at the end of three skeins. She's looking a bit out of sorts, I know, but a little bit of blocking should do wonders for her disposition once she's finished (only 5 intervals left to go).
Since there is no way for me to avoid skeining up the last hank of Lion and Lamb that I have, I'm trying to figure out, how, beyond the final corner, I might best use the yarn. One idea I had was to give Clapotis a fringe. However, she's already quite large. Will a fringe be overkill? Will it make her too shawl/stole-like? I'd like her to have an elegant quality, but I also would like her to be the sort of scarf that wouldn't mind going to work with me on a semi-regular basis.
Alternatively, I'm thinking of taking my left overs (I think there should be at least 100 yards when I'm done) and making this lovely Bow Knot Scarf designed by Katherine Burgess, for when I want a little luxury without all the bulk of Clapotis.
Opinions, anyone?
P.S. to my dear friend Judy -- Congratulations on your engagement! I am so excited for you. You can't go wrong with a good computer guy!
P.P.S. Happy 32nd Birthday to my Little Brother. I know, he never reads my blog, but at least I should get points for trying!
I don't really know what you mean by "skeining up the last hank" but I'd go for the Bow Knot scarf with the leftovers- cute, different, quick and fun!
I would pass on the fringe if you are going for something a little more elegant, fringe it if you want something fun. Either way it will be gorgeous, as is everything you knit!
Ditto Max's fringe advice. :) Beautiful scarf!!
No on the fringe. I don't think fringe is what the Clapper is about...
Make the bow scarf ! I made piles of them last year.They're very cute and add warmth to just the right areas.Great way to use small amounts of exotic yarn.
I happen to like fringe a lot, but am not sure it will work on Clapotis.
However, the fringe technique on the entrelac scarf in that Scarf Styles (Pam Allen?--can't remember) book is quite interesting and classy (sort of like the hem on Charlotte's web) and might be worth a look.
Or you could do a headband for cold winter mornings--would be super soft against the ears.
The bow tie!!! It's a cutie-patutie.
No fringe, bow tie is a great idea! Love it so far, will have to dig mine out to give it some love.
Say no to fringe - in this case. Clapotis may get unruly with fringe. But she looks great! Can't wait to see her complete. ;)