it seems to be sweeping the knitting blog community, and I've caught it, LOL! I was up So late last night starting this thing, but I have to say I'm lovin' it. Check out my full report on my blog (http://www.littleturtleknits.com/blog/), but here's a pic of the work-in-progress:
http://www.littleturtleknits.com/images/clapinprogress.jpg

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I have the knitty pattern in my "to do" file but am waiting to get the perfect yarn for it. I don't want to make it with something less than wonderful. What are you using? It looks almost like it has a sheen to it.

Is it easy? I only skimmed the pattern but was mildly confused. I am sure I can figure it out, but any tips would be wonderful. ;)

that yarn is to die for! how do I get my hands on it?

Theresa,

I don't think I'll be knitting one, but I wanted to say your yarn is just about the most gorgeous I've ever seen!

Where did you get the pattern?

Inquring minds...;)

Originally posted by blazfglori
Where did you get the pattern?

Inquring minds...;)

It's in the latest Knitty.

It was in the fall Knitty. The original pattern calls for Lorna's Laces Lion and Lamb--I've found it as cheaply as $22.50 at discountyarnstore.com.

Clapotis is the next project up--I'm ordering the yarn for it now.

Theresa, I looked for that silk blend on your site and didn't see it. How much per skien for handpainted?

http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html

Here are the instructions for you more experienced knitters. Beautiful but beyond me.

Thanks Michelle. :)

It looks a little above my capabilities as well, but ya never know 'til ya try....;)

It looks complicated, but there really aren't any difficult stitches in there. It's all pretty basic stuff--especially if you've got a good stitch reference site bookmarked

It's on my ever-growing "to do" list thanks to Cami (BunnyMcFluff)

:o Thanks y'all! It really is a nifty pattern. Lori, you can totally do this, it is NOT hard at all! It's just straight knitting, with the occasional twisted stitch (just knit in the back "leg" behind the needle instead of the front leg) and then the magic happens when you drop the stitches. It's kinda like a run in your pantyhose, except you want this to happen, LOL!

The yarn I'm using is an exact sub for the lion and lamb. It's henry's attic Andromeda, 50/50 silk/merino wool blend. I have it on it's own special page (http://www.littleturleknits.com/clapotis.htm ), LOL, cause people have been drivign me crazy. I'm doing another order next Monday. If you check my blog, I've got a bunch of pics up of the ones I dyed this weekend for the clapotis knitters on wooly wonders. I have to say that this really is the nicest yarn I've ever knit with, and I have knit with a LOT of yarn! I had it with me yesterday at brunch with the in laws, and my MIL couldn't stop fondling it the whole time. She's put in her request for one in taupes and browns to match her spring coats, LOL, so I'll have to get crackin on that after I finish mine :)

Oh man! You are SO making me want to start one! Must resist buying more yarn!! Oh, why am I so weak when it comes to cool fiber arts?

So, do you take orders for the Andromeda? I can't believe I just said that!!!!

The yarn is absolutely gorgeous...hmmmm I wonder if I can use it to knit the Aibhlinn cowl from knitty? I will have to investigate to see how it would work. I have to finish a bunch of knits but after that it's gonna be all about me baby LOL

I love the colors you dyed too. Amazing

Originally posted by Mama Eagle
The yarn is absolutely gorgeous...hmmmm I wonder if I can use it to knit the Aibhlinn cowl from knitty?

I want to that that cowl as well!

It's on my list of things to do next. :)

Sooo Theresa........ what is the gauge of the andromeda? The cowl uses a yarn that is about 17 st to 4" is that similar to Andromeda. I am still drooling over the fabulous color and shine of your yarn the next morning even.

Erika

I'm late, but I just had to chime in and say that is really beautiful yarn, and when you posted it made me go back and check out your site and blog, and I just drooled over some of those colorways! Be sure to post a pic when youre done!

Originally posted by littleturtle
I have it on it's own special page (http://www.littleturleknits.com/clapotis.htm )

:wah: I can't get the page to work for me. I'll have to try again later. It is absolutely beautiful and is tempting me to want to knit again but alas the sewing machine has piles of ufos next to it that I must finish first.

Originally posted by CheekyBabies
:wah: I can't get the page to work for me. I'll have to try again later. It is absolutely beautiful and is tempting me to want to knit again but alas the sewing machine has piles of ufos next to it that I must finish first.

that's b/c theresa typed it wrong

http://www.littleturtleknits.com/clapotis.htm

a - ha!

LOVE IT!

I'm not gonna cause I know it's something I'd start but never finish. The yarn is beautiful, though...makes me wish I didn't get bored so easily. :p