Saturday, June 30, 2007

Lady Peggy

You may now call me Lady Peggy.

This was a LONG knit. I started it back in March, was initially intrigued by the entrelac technique, became bored of the constant turning and knitting, tossed it aside and then grew fond of it again when I needed something easy for SnB-ing (knitting + talking).

I didn't use the suggested yarn, instead I used Noro Silk Garden, which I bought during my yarn binge last year when I discovered Internet yarn deals. NSG was overstock at WEBS and on sale for US$6.79 per skein. At those prices, who could resist? I am ecstatic that the colors I saw online translated well into this pattern.

I followed the pattern most of the time, but completed 43 tiers. For the fringe, I shortened them a bit (using 60cm strands instead of 100cm) and added a few so they were divisible by the triangles. I think this fits petite me better. Otherwise, Lady Peggy would be swallowed up by her wrap!

I am looking forward to using it during the cooler months. In the meantime, where's my prince?

For other Ladys, click here and here.

Stashbusting Meter:
9 skeins of Noro Silk Garden (shade 224)

12 comments:

Agnes said...

I have also thought of becoming Lady Agnes ... but there always seems to be something else more interesting to work on!
Yours is lovely ... is silk garden itchy?

opportunityknits said...

The colours are really pretty in this one, Lady P :)

Anonymous said...

Ooo, gorgeous!! Those colors are so pretty together.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! That colorway is stunning.

CarolMM said...

Oh, Peggy, That's gorgeous!
Are you bringing it on Wednesday/next Monday to show off? We've seen it in progress, but would love to see it in its finished state.

Anonymous said...

I have yet to do one of these on my own, but I so wish that I have, it's just so gorgeous but I've never done entrelac, so I'm afraid of using something I like a lot for a pattern that I really like and yarn that is fantastic.

Sandi Purl said...

wow! it's freakin' gorgeous! i can't wait to try it on ;-)

Soosan said...

Lovely!! I finished my entrelac scarf too, and eventually I'll take a picture and post it on me blog. arr matey. It's soooo long!

Tania Little said...

I cannot believe how beeeeeeeeeeeautiful this is. Can't wait to see this in person.

And BTW - I have no issue addressing you as Lady P from now on - I bow down to you SuperKnitty Woman. :)

Jillian said...

This is really beautiful. I've been working on a version out of Manos since November and am about 3/4 done. After seeing yours, I'm inspired to finish it up. And I hear you about the turning - it's all about learning to knit backwards!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the colors. Now I must knit one for myself and become a lady!

Joy L. said...

I LOVE your Lady E! Your blog alone has made me re-think the Lady E that I'm currently knitting! Beautiful colors and stitch!