FO: Percy
Posted By Laura on June 29, 2008
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 
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 
Love the bag and your new yarn!
The bag is really lovely.
I’m just starting this bag myself. Were you able to acheive her gauge in the pattern (28 sts, 40 rows/4 inches)? I’m using her recommended 3mm needles and yarn, and my gauge is still too big (and I’m a tight knitter!). I reknit a gauge swatch pulling the yarn as tight as possble and I didn’t even get an extra stitch out of the effort!
I’m going crazy with it-just wanted to know what you expirence with it was.
Thanks!
Hi,
I’m just starting this bag myself and had a question for you. Were you able to acheive her gauge in the pattern (28sts/40rows per 4 in.)? I’m using her yarn and 3mm needles and my gauge is too big, and I’m a tight knitter!
I reknit my gauge swatch pulling the yarn as tight as possible and didn’t even gain a stitch for all the effort! I wanted to know what your expience with it was before I go out and buy a smaller pair of $15 addi turbos! Although I’m not convinved this stiff cotton can go any smaller.
Thanks for any help.
Sorry for retyping essenstially the same question-it didn’t seem to go through the first time
Hiya
Sorry for taking so long to reply. I’ve only just noticed this.
I didn’t achieve gauge with Percy, and this yarn. It was slightly wider and I needed more rows to make the necessary length. I didn’t think it mattered too much, though. The main issue was the lining. However, if you are a semi-competent seamstress, you should be able to adapt it fine. I’m not a great seamstress but managed to alter it no problem. I did block it, but again, not to the dimensions. I merely blocked it to even it all out and to stop the stockinette curling whilst trying to sew it together.
It’s a lovely bag that has been well used. I hope you like it as much as me