Spread those feathers…
The Peacock Feathers Shawl is done!
After a clumsy crochet cast off, there was a quick soak in some Lavender-scented Eucalan and then lots of pinning onto the blocking board. I used my make-shift blocking wires for the top line of the shawl. The individual loops at the bottom edge of the shawl had to be pinned out individually. I was not a perfectionist here. Alas, as much as I love my blocking board, it’s not big enough for shawls. I have three towels placed at the edges of the board in a sad attempt to extend the area.
Peacock Feathers Shawl:
- Pattern: from Fiddlesticks Knitting, designed by Dorothy Siemens
- Yarn: Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 in Cinnabar (3.5 oz skein, but I have lots leftover)
- Needles: US 3 / 3.25mm Addi Turbos, 3.25mm Addi crochet hook
- Changes: I used a smaller needle size because I was unsure if I would have enough yarn to complete the project.
- Finished Measurements: 83″ x 41″ (a little smaller than pattern specs which are 88″ x 43″)
As mentioned by many, many knitters before, Fiddlesticks patterns have large, clear charts and very well-written directions. The crochet cast off was easy with Dorothy’s inclusion of a step-by-step photo instruction page.
The only one time I really goofed was when I brought my shawl with me to dinner but forgot the chart up in my office… I attempted to engage in dinner conversation with Richard while knitting and also trying to channel Dorothy Siemens… hoping that I would be able to figure out some of the non-repeating portion of the pattern just by looking at it. Well, I guess I’m not that “sensitive”, so I have one goofy plume.
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Gorgeous!!
That’s it! I’m definatley buying the pattern. Stunning shawl!
Gorgeous. And no one will ever notice the goofy plume!
Beautiful! Everytime I see this pattern I love it more and more. I’m thinking this summer will be Peacock time! Thanks for sharing.
Very nice! I’m loving the color, too.
oh wow! it is gorgeous, felicia! the color, the pattern, the blocking job… I love it all!
[and I think I really, really need to pick that pattern up... I have a ton of Zephyr in stash even.]
Oh wow! Its so, so pretty. swoon
Wow! speechless
So pretty. You’re going to look like royalty when you wear that. And, I’m just impressed you even tried to knit during dinner.
That is so pretty! I have watched your progress with delight and awe and ordered the pattern and some yarn from Fiddlesticks last week. The only other lacy shawl I’ve knitted was Charlotte’s Web last spring. Was this one fairly easy?
Beautiful!! I can’t wait to start mine!
I have the Zephyr in Cinnabar, and Lavender. I also have CTH Laceweight in….PEACOCK?!?
Decisions, decisions!
OH MY GOD. THAT’S SO AMAZING. i would never have the patience to knit that.
It looks beautiful! And, mine was so huge, I had to block it on the floor, and it still overran the comforter-cover I had it lying on. (Huge, really.) Yours looks gorgeous in red! I just love that pattern….
It’s amazing in red. Inspired choice–and beautiful work!
so pretty! great job!
Wow, it is really breath taking. Good Job
Wow! It is truly beautiful. Congrats!
Completely amazing! Nice work.
Dorothy Siemans is SO difficult to channel……….(giggling) Your peacock is beautiful!!!!!!
Wow, that is just beautiful!
That is a beautiful shawl. I also want to start one now. I unfortunately have a lot of lace lined up but will add one more to that list. My mom would love this shawl.
Outstanding. Gorgeous.
wow… i’m speechless. that’s a GORGEOUS shawl!
i know what you mean about the blocking board. i have the same one and it’s just not big enough for shawls!
Congrats on finishing your beautiful shawl, Felicia! Doesn’t matter if you finished on time or not — you got gold anyway.
A masterpiece! Wow……wow.
Gorgeous! Fabulous colour…it is just beautiful.
oh my. what do you even say about a piece like this? it just kind of bowls you over …
you’ve outdone yourself. (and everyone else)
It’s so beautiful, Felicia. And I’m glad to see you had lots of Cinnabar left over. I’m working on Lotus Blossom right now, I love Dorothy’s pattern charts.
So beautiful. And what a color!
That just turns out soooo absolutely gorgeous! One day I’m going to knit up a gorgeous shawl for my mum….doesn’t matter that she lives in Thailand and would never ever need to use one.
Oh so beautiful. Dang. I am trying to get rid of yarn, now I want to buy me some lace weight.
It is an AMAZING piece of lace!
Very beautiful! I hope to embark on a beaded version very soon!
Wow, Felicia. You never fail to impress. And the “goofy plume”? Wabi-Sabi, for sure.
Stunning. The fringe plumes look great, too.
Gosh, that’s beautiful! I have about 1200 yds of Zephyr in my stash. I wonder if that will be enough to make this? It’s awesome!
It is so beautiful! I love it in red!
The shawl is absolutely stunning! Do you wear the shawls you knit a lot and if not, how do you store the ones you don’t wear?
It’s beautiful, well done!
Vraiment magnifique!
Well done! It’s very pretty. Will you take a picture of you wearing it when it dries? Your first FO of the year! Nice!
That is just stunning. I really like it in the smaller needle size- the stitch patterns shows so clearly. I have this pattern and yarn in my stash, can’t wait to start it!
That is a beautiful shawl!
Hooray Felicia!!
Goal-setting, focus, self-motivation and commitment to your goal for a true Olympic finish!!! The Peacock shawl is beautiful! Your amazing to finish and to have such a busy work schedule too! THANKS for the inspiration!!
Happy Knitting!
absolutely stunning…
It’s beautiful!
Amazing job… the color, the pattern, everything. As usual, a gorgeous FO! For some reason, I had this idea you were knitting this for the Olympics… but I guess not?
Amazing job… the color, the pattern, everything. As usual, a gorgeous FO! For some reason, I had this idea you were knitting this for the Olympics… but I guess not?
This is beautiful!!
Felicia.. It looks absolutely fabulous… If only I the talent and persistence that you have…. sigh..
=)
Spectacular red plumage there! Beautiful!
Yowza! That’s a beauty to be proud of!
WOW!!!! You must be SO pleased!
That is really stunning! I’ll bet no one will ever notice the wonky plume if you don’t say anything.
That looks like it took a zillion pins to block but so worth the effort.
Oh my…that is absolutely stunning! STUNNING! I just finished a Fiddlesticks Florence Scarf, and seeing this just blows me away!
Such a gorgeous shawl!!!
Beautiful. Peacock feathers is on my very long list of things I want to do. Yours really is very pretty!
That is absolutely gorgeous! Great job.
It looks great! I love the loopy edging.
I’ll add one more voice to the chorus of approval - stunning!
Also a great example of how a solid, straightforward but high quality yarn, can be so satisfying.
Really beautiful. I am going to get the pattern although I’m not ready to tackle it. One day, though, and I’ll have it when the day comes.
I’m late in commenting, but the shawl looks absolutely amazing! I’m so glad you didn’t run out of yarn after all, and your mention of how much it took will come in handy when I finally get around to making mine.
Congratulations on a beautiful project, wear it well!
Oh, my gosh. That is absolutely amazing! Congratulations!
Absolutely stunning work and I love the red!!
Beautiful! I am thinking of making this using Sundara’s laceweight silk. How much yarn do you think you used? Her skeins come in 1000 yards which is 260 yarns short of what the pattern claims… do I really need two?
Thanks!!
I have the Peacock Shawl pattern and haven’t tried it yet - but seeing your BEAUTIFUL shawl has absolutely inspired me!! It’s just gorgeous!
I’m sure I’m just uttering the same loving admiration for your peacock shawl as everyone else but it is MAGNIFICENT!
Hi Felicia,
About how long do you think it took you to finish your Peacock?
Thanks