FO: peacock feathers

Friday, July 29th, 2011 | finished object, knitting, shawls

Peacock Feathers, finished

Peacock Feathers, finished

Peacock Feathers Shawl
Pattern: Peacock Feathers Shawl from Fiddlesticks
Yarn: teal laceweight cashmere, purchased from Skaska designs at Rhinebeck 2008
Needles: 2.25mm (I wanted a smaller shawl)
Started: January 2009
Finished: June 2011

Yeah, it took me a long time to knit this. I started it on my trip to Asia in early 2009, but it languished for ages after I got back. I would pick it up and work on it furiously for a few days, then set it aside again for months. The pattern is very well written and easy to follow, but it’s still hard for me sometimes to find time to knit something that isn’t work and especially something with so many charts!

I’m really happy with it. I think it’s one of the prettiest things I’ve ever knit.

Peacock Feathers, finished

18 Comments to FO: peacock feathers

not an artist
July 29, 2011

Wow, lovely! I had totally forgotten you were knitting this. I started one, many many years ago and I remember how many complicated charts there are in that pattern! Great colour too ;)

Dani
July 29, 2011

Wow, looks great Laura! I think I have this pattern hidden away somewhere, I should pull it out.

Sue H
July 29, 2011

Absolutely stunning! Wear it in the best of health and happiness!

Alice
July 29, 2011

You can be proud it’s really beautiful!!

Maryse
July 29, 2011

It is beautiful! Maybe you just know how to make the pleasure last ;-)

Elizabeth
July 29, 2011

Gorgeous. But I’d like to see you wearing it–I’m never quite sure how to pull off the wearing of larger shawl.

Beverly
July 29, 2011

Who cares how long it took! It’s beautiful. That color is amazing and will look lovely on you.

julia
July 30, 2011

Teal, peacock feathers and cashmere – 3 of my favourite things! Great shawl. Congrats on finally finishing it up, it’s beautiful!

Knittripps
July 30, 2011

Very pretty! I have wanted to knit peacock feathers for a while now. I just finished up my Birch which took me 2 years (don’t know why). Sometimes slow is ok though.

Em
July 30, 2011

That’s so gorgeous! I’ve had my eye on this pattern for a while now, but haven’t got around to starting it. I might do that now!

Norma
July 31, 2011

That is sooooo lovely. Wish I could feel it, because I bet it is quite luscious to the touch.

valerie
July 31, 2011

Lovely shawl.

yvette
July 31, 2011

Beautiful! I’ve recently cast on the stole version of this pattern. Yes, there are a lot of charts but they’re easy to follow aren’t they? It’s the tiny gauge that I find a bit daunting.

Cassy
August 2, 2011

Laura, that is lovely lovely work. I’ve never seen that pattern before. Now it’s on the radar!

Wendolene
August 3, 2011

This really is a gorgeous shawl! I bet you’re so pleased it’s finally finished so you can start wearing it!

Lisa
August 6, 2011

that is B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L !!

kathy b
August 13, 2011

Wow. a two year journey…inspiring. I could never ever stay with it that long. It is sooooo lovely

Abby
October 15, 2011

Oh wow, that’s so yummy looking! You’re inspiring me to want to make something lacy in that color!

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