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And that would be the Clapotis. Those who play the guitar know– it’s an unwritten law that you must learn “Stairway” if you are going to play. The same goes for knitting. At some point you have to knit a clapotis. Resistance is futile. No matter how hard you try to avoid it, it will seek you out and force you to cast on. But of course, this is my stashbustergetmyknittingmojoback clapotis, so it’s actually going to serve a purpose.
And surprisingly, it’s not as boring as I figured it would be. This isn’t just all stockinette…it’s a saucy stockinette with a twist. Par example, pfb. Really. How you purl through the back of the loop? Thank god for ravelry, as I had to look that one up. Plus I’m going to get to drop stitches. Hells yeah! Nothing like knitting with reckless abandonment. I may be ready for some steeking after this.
I’m knitting this out of some yummy Malabrigo worsted in alpine pearl. I had forgotten how luscious this yarn is. But also, it feels like a sort of homage to the Malabrigo Mill, which suffered a fire earlier today. It’s so sad. But I’m sure that they will be back soon, giving us more and more of that wonderful yarn that is adored by so many (definitely me!).
