Laura Chau Designs

FO: peacock feathers

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

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18 responses to “FO: peacock feathers”

  1. not an artist Avatar
    not an artist

    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 ;)

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  2. Dani Avatar
    Dani

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

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  3. Sue H Avatar
    Sue H

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

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  4. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    You can be proud it’s really beautiful!!

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  5. Maryse Avatar
    Maryse

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

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  6. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

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

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  7. Beverly Avatar
    Beverly

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

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  8. julia Avatar
    julia

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

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  9. Knittripps Avatar
    Knittripps

    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.

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  10. Em Avatar
    Em

    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!

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  11. Norma Avatar
    Norma

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

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  12. valerie Avatar
    valerie

    Lovely shawl.

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  13. yvette Avatar
    yvette

    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.

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  14. Cassy Avatar
    Cassy

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

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  15. Wendolene Avatar
    Wendolene

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

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  16. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

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

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  17. kathy b Avatar
    kathy b

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

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  18. Abby Avatar
    Abby

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

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