Something that occurred to me yesterday...

It was absolutely freezing cold, and lately, I've taken to wearing my Clapotis that I knit over a year ago. Before, I had been reluctant because I found it bulky and thought it needed blocking. However, as time has worn by, I realized I prefered it curly and that the bulkiness gave me added warmth, especially now that I'm in the freezing cold temperatures of the Northeast. (I am currently wrapped up in a blankie.)



(Said Clapotis. Yes, it's a terrible picture. I took it last year.)

Yesterday, I was sitting in class, freezing cold. I had taken my jacket off because... well... who wears a huge poofy down jacket indoors? I wrapped myself up in my Clapotis and found that I was extremely warm. Furthermore, the yarn (absolutely luxurious and beautiful... Mountain Colors 4/8's in Raspberry... too nice of a fiber for a novice knitter like me at the time) was gorgeous and the variegation of it was lovely... except for the strange blue pooling in one part but we'll ignore that. It occured to me how much I loved the Clapotis.

Okay, so long story short, I decided I needed another Clapotis, but a lighter, springy one. I also thought that my darling aunt (for whom I knit the vintage beaded gloves) would happily receive a Clapotis as well. Perhaps for her birthday in early August. Clapotis knitting in the summer? I've decided to knit it in fingering weight, so why not? It'll be perfect for fall.

I've decided to start earlier with my Christmas knitting this year. The only problem is after I've finished something I REALLY want to give it to said person.

Pictures will have to wait. I'm in Connecticut right now. But since it's Eye Candy Friday, here's a picture of a beach in CT I took during Thanksgiving...