Clapotis

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[edit] Clapotis

Possibly one of the most popular patterns published on the Knitty.com online knitting magazine, the Clapotis (Fall 2004 issue) is a scarf/wrap, designed by talented knit designer Kate Gilbert.

It is knitted on the bias, so the stitches run diagonally, with sections divided by dropped stitches, which adds to the stretchy, lacy and scrunchy look of the piece. Suitable for a wide variety of yarns, wool, silk, rayon, cotton, the Clapotis can be made narrower than the pattern calls for by knitting less repeats for a narrow scarf, or wider with more repeats for a nice wrap/shawl. The Clapotis can look stunning in a variegated yarn, or in a solid color.

[edit] Additional Resources

There are some wonderful supplemental resources online for help knitting the pattern, as well as construction tips. Amy's Needles and Hooks blog Clapotis Project Notes offers a number of helpful tips and additional ideas when knitting your Clapotis...

• Quick Tips includes an excellent tip on purling the stitch to be dropped instead of placing a marker!
• Making a Clapotis Swatch
• Using the yarn you've got
• To twist or not to twist
• Mirrored twisted stitches
• Photos
• Amy also designed a matching Clapotis Cap

Filambulle designed a matching set of Gauntlets called Clapomitaines, the pattern is available in both French and English

There is a Clapotis knit-along group online as well.