I remember the first time I saw you, sitting in my little section of my breezeway-converted-into-an-office at the college in New York where I wrote grants between dreaming over knitting patterns. I copied and pasted you and saved you as "French Scarf" and knew I had to have you. I tried with pink Silky Wool in 2005, but before I finished, I changed my style of knitting and my gauge got all kerplunky.
Here it is, five years later, and at last you and I are together forever. I lucked out on the yarn, I think. Neal said he believes you are the prettiest thing I've ever knit (prettier than the wedding shawl, even! Imagine!). Sure, you must be one of the most commonly knit patterns of all time (or at least recent memory), but there's a reason for that, isn't there, Clapotis? You've got that je n'ai sais quoi that makes a girl feel elegant in an instant.
I started you back in August, thinking that you'd be a quick knit, and for other knitters, I'm sure you are. Each night while in Vermont for my writing workshop, I'd knit a little bit, but then along came other distractions. You've forgiven me, right? I know you have. I sense that generosity of spirit I so admire in others in you. Right after holiday knitting was completed, though, you were first in my mind.
I will have to go a long way to find another who wins my heart this way. But, then, it was love at first sight back in 2004, wasn't it? Our time has finally arrived.
With devotion and love,
B.
It looks fantastic!
Love it! Nice job. It looks so soft and warm. Great drape too. 🙂 I have some Brooks Farms Four Play I bought at Rhinebeck ’09 that I’ll make mine out of.
I love it! It looks fantastic on you. I love my clapotis; it’s been through the wars.
Wow! That is spectacular. You did a wonderful job on it and it looks fantastic on you. But most of all, I am in love with the photo! It’s very sweet.
BEAUTIFUL!!!! So very you and so very perfect. 🙂
Clapotis looks lovely on you, but it’s getting some stiff competition from your adorable hair. I love it! So cute!
Love the clapotis, and you do have a way with words! Loved reading through your blog on this, my confined -to-the-sofa sick day!
Just beautiful!
And yes, the scarf is nice, too.
xo
YAY! love. i love my mini clapotis and it’s just my go-to scarf. i think i must make another… or ten.
I too am loving the hair, your picture and of course Clapotis! Wonderful post!
I love the Clapotis. You’re hair is super cute too. I love it.