FO: Percy

Pattern: Percy Bag by Cheryl Niamath, from knitty.com Autumn 2007
Yarn: Patons 100% Mercerized Cotton DK, 2 shades of blue
Needles: 3.5mm straights

This was a relatively straightfoward knit. There was a lot of seed sttich and ribbing and it had the longest strap ever! Although, in actual length it isn't as long as I expected it to be.

The yarn is a good, sturdy yarn, as you would expect from mercerized cotton. And it is just perfect for a bag. Finishing off was rather fiddly, as expected. The inner pocket is a shade of darker blue in the same yarn. I put a snap on it also, so that it can shut. I was really pleased with how well I managed to line it and the yarn for the lining is just perfect.

I learnt some new techniques while making this bag. Mainly the i-cord bind-off which took ages but looks really good, and the i-cord edging, which is also really fussy but not as effective, methinks. It does make a really clean edging but I think I did it rather loose.

Either way, I do really like the bag. Don't know if I would make it again, though.

In other news, yesterday I ventured into town. It was the first day of the John Lewis sale :D I love the JL sale. I managed to get some rather nice yarn at bargainous prices!

I never realised before that I was so partial to red before! This wonderful bundle includes some glorious kid silk night and some baby llama stuff that is just gorgeous.

So, all in all, good weekend :)