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December 01, 2004

Clapotis Tips

I'm so thrilled that people like clapotis. I never expected it. And I keep stumbling across it on people's blogs and hearing the same things, so I just thought I would give a general response to everyone everywhere at once.

My three Clapotis mottos:
1. curling is good
2. block schmock
3. WS is nicer

In other words: Yes, it curls when you're making it, but when it's all done, I like that it curls around. I actually purposfully twist it before putting it on so the dropped stitches flow and move more. I would never dream of blocking it because I like the way it curls and the dropped stitches pop. I would be afraid of stiffening them up or straightening them out. And the Rev St st side is my favorite. It shows the dropped sts more. I'm not telling you NOT to block... you do as you see fit. I wouldn't block it, but I would rarely follow a designer's pattern or instructions as written so do what you like... but don't bother blocking.

And oh yeah... I'd like to add a 4th thing to the list and restate that it's pronounced "clap-o-TEEEEEE." Think "cup o' TEA!" Pronouncing it cla-POT-iss does sound like a nasty STD or something. Sorry. I'll pick more pronounceable names from now on.

And yes. It is 5:35 am and I have already been awake for nearly an hour. I don't know why. I might eat stuffing for breakfast.

Posted by kate at December 1, 2004 03:59 PM