I have a confession- I have never read Jane Austen. First time I tried I was in 8th or 9th grade with Emma. I keep attempting every so often. My most recent attempt has been Sense and Sensibility. I read contemporary books about Jane Austen and her writings, like The Jane Austen Book Club and currently, Definitely Not Mr. Darcy.
I enjoyed The Jane Austen Book Club; however, I am not so thrilled with Definitely Not Mr. Darcy. I love the Jane Austen movies.
Wondering where this confession is going?
There is a new Interweave Knits magazine out exclusively for Jane Austen Knits. Oh, it is glorious. I see so many items I want to knit!!! It is 15.00 dollars (rounded up). I am about to purchase is as an e-mag.
Anne Kingstone has contributed some really sweet socks. I have some of the most perfect cream colored yarn (Cascade Heritage Solids).
There are caplets, bags, sweaters, etc. I am definitely going to make a caplet even if it breaks the bank in yarn.
Okay, I am finished with my gushing.
I will give a little update on what has been going on lately.
I have commissions and charity work. My commissions are hats for a coworker's daughter. The other items isn't really a commission, it is more of a payment for this:
I enjoyed The Jane Austen Book Club; however, I am not so thrilled with Definitely Not Mr. Darcy. I love the Jane Austen movies.
Wondering where this confession is going?
Image from Interweave Knits' website
There is a new Interweave Knits magazine out exclusively for Jane Austen Knits. Oh, it is glorious. I see so many items I want to knit!!! It is 15.00 dollars (rounded up). I am about to purchase is as an e-mag.
Anne Kingstone has contributed some really sweet socks. I have some of the most perfect cream colored yarn (Cascade Heritage Solids).
There are caplets, bags, sweaters, etc. I am definitely going to make a caplet even if it breaks the bank in yarn.
Okay, I am finished with my gushing.
I will give a little update on what has been going on lately.
I have commissions and charity work. My commissions are hats for a coworker's daughter. The other items isn't really a commission, it is more of a payment for this:
A wonderfully generous person gave this girl to me! Little Miss No Name (coming soon) is a Takara Lounging Lovely.
For payment I am knitting a 6 month old baby sweater and adding a pair of socks in to show my gratitude.
My charity knitting is Arkansas Children's Hospital Knitting for Noggins. Knit Unto Others has a hat drive and has made it into a competition between HSU and OBU.
I am using up a lot of yarn which makes me super happy. I am mixing up the hats between knitting and crochet. It gives me enough variety I can stay motivated. Plus, it is really great seeing those skeins of yarn shrink!
I added new patterns into my Etsy Shop and Ravelry Shop.
Unicorn Headband-
child and adult sizes!
I now have American Girl Doll size available in the Unicorn Headband, too.
1 comment:
"Jane Austen Knits" is lovely, but the projects have little to do with early 19th-century knitting. I put numerous period knitting patterns into my book The Lady's Stratagem: A Repository of 1820s Directions for the Toilet, Mantua-Making, Stay-Making, Millinery & Etiquette. The knitting projects include stockings, slippers, gloves, mitts, petticoats, night jackets, berets, and purses with and without beads, and men's vests and pantaloons.
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