Clapotis scarf

I used Simply soft which is a lighter worsted. The 5 st column between dropped stitches is about 1.25", so that'd be 4st/1" on size 10.5 needles. I also got about the same gauge with the same needles using KP's shimmer triple stranded. That one is much thinner though due to the laceweight of shimmer. Other people in the yahoo group have made it in lighter weight yarn - shimmer doubled on size 8s/5mm, as well as other yarns. If you have something in mind I can look it up and see if anyone's used it; the group is closed to new members at the moment due to the owner's family illnesses.

sue

There are instructions here

making a swatch for this project, maybe that will help you decideon a yarn and needle gague that you think suitable.Best wishes, it's a lovely project you've almost got me tempted tostart it myself, but I must be strong, so many projects already on thego!

Vintage Purls

Shillelagh spun a FINE 'yarn':

Shelagh, I've made the Clapotis countless times, with varying weights of yarn... HTH, Noreen

The basic dropped-stitch design dates from the 19th century, so probably any weight you like will work. Just swatch and see.

=Tamar

Thanks everyone for all your replies! I will go stashdiving to see if I can come up with something to use on this pattern - but not yet (grin).

Progress report on the Christmas sweater for dear granddaughter - 2nd sleeve almost finished - just decreasing for the cap, then it's on to the neck and sewing it all together. I'll post links to pictures when it's done. I love the pattern.

Shelagh

(blushing) aaawwwwwwww, what a nice thing to say. Blowing kisses and hugs your way!

Finished the 2nd sleeve last night, pressed the pieces and today will be the neck and the sewing..... getting closer to another FO(grin)

Shelagh