Augusta elon's Ring: A Simple, Understated Knitting Pattern Inspired by Jane Austen's Emma

Augusta elon's Ring

What will you need?

KnittingSupplies Yarn:10yardsoflaceweightor lighter-embroiderythreadworks well Needles:US1knitting needles,or sizetoobtaingauge,size1.0mm crochet hookforbeading,darning needleforfinishing Finished Size: to fit recipient(see notesinthe patternforringsizes) Jewelrynotions 9smallbeads Smallmetalrulerwithmm measurementsfor sizing yourring but there is a little elasticity and give in the finished item. The garter stitch border on each side of the ring will curl under a little, giving the finished ring the appearance of an icord like band. I also wanted a slightly daintier appearance, so I kept the overall stitch count low. I've used a diagonal pattern for beading, because I preferred a simpler appearance, but feel free to tweak the bead placement to meet your vision. This is a great partner piece with Mrs. Elton's Necklace, and would make a fabulous gift set. "I have the greatest dislike to the idea of being over-trimmed -- quite a horror of finer...I have some notion of putting such a trimming as this to my white and silver poplin. Do you think it will look well?" -Jane Austen, Emma Mrs. Elton may fear being overtrimmed, but you need not worry about such a thing with this simple, understated ring. It's a snap to knit up and can be made in any color combination imaginable to match your every outfit with style. This coordinates with Mrs. Elton's Necklace, which can be purchased in my Ravelry pattern shop http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kirstijohanson and Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/TravellingStitches.

Patern Notes:

This ring is stretchy by nature, since it is knitted. The finished size should be close to the

Kntting Raten:

Using a crochet provisional cast on, cast on five stitches Row 1: knit all stitches Row 2 (and all wS rows): k, p3, k Rows 3 & 5: knit all stitches Begin beading pattern Row 7: knit 1, place bead', knit 3 Row 9: knit 2, place bead, knit 2 Row 11: knit 1, place bead, knit 1, place bead, knit 1 Row 13: knit 2, place bead, knit 2 Row 15: knit 1, place bead, knit 1, place bead, knit 1 Row 17: knit 2, place bead, knit 2 Row 19: knit 3, place bead, knit 1 Knit in stockinette stitch until desired lenth is reached (see chart for sizing), ending with a wrong side row. FINSIHING: Unzip your cast on crochet chain and place live stitches on a knitting needle.

Legend

k（knit) p （pur1) a (Place Bead, slip stitch) Using Kitchener stitch, graft the two live stitch ends together for a continuous loop.

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lip a bead onto the stitch, place stitch back onto the left needle, slip to right needle knitwise