eleanarFneysGadenNeckace
What will you need?
Yarn:Samplersized hankof worsted orDKweightyarn(1 usedToshDKleftoverfrom another project) Needles: US 6 double points, crochethookforprovisional caston Gauge:6 stitches/inch,6 rows/ inch Finished Size: 28" from leaf tip to leaf tip Notions:1.00mmcrochet hook,18glassbeads "This is so favourite a walk of mine,”said Miss Tilney, “that Ialways think it the best and nearestway.Butperhapsitmaybedamp." It was a narrow winding path through a thick grove of old Scotch firs;and Catherine, struck by its gloomy aspect, and eagerto enterit, could not, even by the general's disapprobation,bekeptfromstepping forward.Heperceivedherinclination,and havingagainurgedthepleaofhealthinvain,wastoopolitetomakefurther opposition.He excused himself,however,from attending them:“The rays ofthe sun were not too cheerful for him, and he would meet them by another course."He turned away;and Catherinewas shocked tofindhowmuch herspiritswererelieved by theseparation.The shock,however,beinglessrealthan therelief,offered it no injury;andshebegantotalkwitheasy gaietyofthedelightful melancholywhich suchagroveinspired. "I am particularly fond of this spot,"said her companion, with a sigh.“"It was my mother'sfavouritewalk." Catherinehad neverheardMrs.Tilneymentioned inthefamilybefore,and the interestexcitedbythistenderremembranceshoweditselfdirectlyinheraltered countenance,andintheattentivepausewithwhichshewaitedforsomethingmore. " used towalkhere so often with her!"added Eleanor;"thoughI neverloved it then, as Ihaveloved it since.Atthat timeindeedI used to wonder ather choice.But her memoryendearsitnow." -Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey, Ch. 22 I love to the many garden walks Jane Austen's characters embark upon throughout her novels. They escape to the wilderness, they use the out of doors as a place to be respectably un-chaperoned, and they enjoy the fresh air of the gardens. Gardens are functional (ie kitchen gardens) and beautiful, and often help the characters connect with each other and with themselves. The passage above where Eleanor finally reveals some information about her beloved mother is simply beautiful. I always imagine Eleanor to be a sensible friend for Catherine, and indeed a truer friend than many of the others she meets on her adventures. Inspired by the imagery of the forest and noble trees in the wilderness at Northanger, these delicate leaves will be a lovely accessoryfor the simplest of tops.
Paffern Notes:
This pattern is designed to use just a small amount of luxurious yarn...perhaps a sampler or mini-skein of that beloved hand paint, or the leftovers from a favorite sweater. Though it is styled as a necklace in the photos, one could just as easily knit a longer icord for a belt or waist tie, or perhaps use it tied around ones' hair. Beads can easily be eliminated if you don't have any handy, but it does add a nice sparkle.
Using the figure crochet provisional cast on method, cast on 3 stitches. Work icord over these three stitches for 26" Separate for the two leaves. K1f&b across the next row (6 stitches) Using 2 DPNS, slip 1st stitch to first needle, 2nd stitch to second needle, 3rd to first needle, 4th to second needle, 5th to first needle, 6th to second needle. (6 stitches on two DPNs) Using rubber bands, tip protectors, or another method, set the second needle aside with stitches on it. We'll come back and work those later. Knit icord on the first needle 5 more rows. BEGIN CONSTRUCTING LEAF2Set up row: k1f&b across the row (6 stitches), and begin working in the round.
Legend
k(knit)yo (yarnover) ns (no stitch) s2kp (slip two together, knit one, pass two slipped stitches over) \* a (Place Bead,slip stitch) Row 1: k3, using a second needle, k3 (two sides to the leaf, three needles used for creating the leaf) Row 2: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (10 stitches) Row 3: \*k2, Place bead, slip stitch, k2\*, repeat \* to \* Row 4: \*k2, yo, k1, yo, k2\*, repeat from \* to \* Row 5: \*k7\*,repeat \* to \* Row 6: \*k2, Place bead, slip stitch", yo, k1, yo, Place bead, slip stitch, k2\*, repeat \* to \* Row 7: \*k9\*, repeat \* to \* Row 8: \*k3, s2kp, k3\*, repeat \* to \* Row 9: \*k7\*, repeat \* to \* Row 10: \*k2, sk2p, k2\*, repeat \* to \* Row 11: \*k5\*, repeat \* to \* Row 12: \*k1, s2kp, k1\*, repeat \* to \* Row 13: \*k3\*, repeat \* to \* Row 14: \*s2kp\*, repeat \* to \* Pull ends through live stitches, tie off, and weave ends through the center of the leaf. Begin working the stitches on hold on fourth needle. Work 11 rows of icord. Construct the second leaf using instructions above. Unzip the crochet cast on and place live stitches on a DPN. Work a few rows of icord to the desired finished length. Construct third leaf. Weave in all ends. No attachments are necessary; simply loosely tie the necklace to wear.
When not encouraging the creative minds of local musical theatre students, Kirsti can be found cozied up in front of her fireplace, sipping tea and creating new knitting patterns in the comfort of her magical house in the woods in herbeautifulmid-westerncity. Follow @TravelStitches and @kjerstie for chatting about knitting, musical theatre, and Jane Austen
