Mvs. Smife'sThread Case
SMALLERTHREADCASE Yarn:>100Yards offingeringorsockweight yarn Needles:s3double points,setof five,orlong circularneedleformagicloopmethod SizeD-3crochethook Gauge:6stitches/inch,7rows/inch FinishedSize:3"x5" Notions:1.00mm crochethook,eightglassbeads LARGERRETICULE Yarn:>100Yardsofworstedweightyarn Needles:s7double points,setof five,orlong circularneedleformagicloopmethod SizeH-8crochethook Gauge:5stitches/inch,7rows/inch FinishedSize:5.5"x7" Notions:1.00mm crochethook,eightglassbeads THREADCASEFOLDER Material:lt,fabric,dle,thread,inkin shears,yarnorribbonforclosure "And she,"said Mrs. Smith, "besides nursing me most admirably, hasreallyproved aninvaluable acquaintance.AssoonasIcould usemy hands she taughtme toknit,which hasbeen a great amusement;andsheputmeinthewayofmakingtheselittle thread-cases, pin-cushions, and card-racks, which you always find me so busy about, and which supply me with the means of doing a little good to one ortwoverypoor families inthis neighbourhood." -Jane Austen, Persuasion Mrs. Smith, a dear schoolfellow and friend of Anne Elliot's in Jane Austen's Persuasion,
lives in Westgate Buildings in Bath. This is not the smartest address, and she has found herself in reduced economiccircumstances since her latehusband has died. Despite her suffering and ilness, Nurse Rooke has taught Mrs. Smith to knit, and it is through her knitting that Mrs. Smith is able to occupy her mind, busy her hands, and still provide some assistance to those poorer than she. This wasn't just for pure kind generosity...these acts of charity also affirm to both Mrs. Smith and her community that despite her current economic distress, she is still a lady of the upper class, as providing charity for the poor was primarily the work of wealthy women. A thread case would provide a safe place for thread (which was not sold on spools, but instead sold in lengths that were then folded and twisted, much like a hank of yarn) and pins and needles, which were quite expensive at the time. Traditionally a thread case would have several pockets and fold, but this case is designed to hold a felt and insert (directions for the insert are also included in this pattern) or to be used simply as a pouch for small and delicate items.
Knitting aten?
Using the figure 8 cast on and two dpns, cast on 22 stitches on each needle (total of 44 stitches to work in the round) and mark beginning of theround Round 1: Knit 1f&b, knit 20 stitches, k1f&b, pm, k1f&b, knit 20 stitches, k1f&b (total of 48 stitches, 24 on each needle; stitch markers mark the side seam and beginning of the round) Rounds 2-8: Work in stockinette stitch (knit stitch, every round) Round 9 (set up): k2, pm, work chart row 1, pm, k2, slip side seam marker, k to end of round Rounds 10-39: work as established, working chart stitches between markers placed in round 9 [work chart twice}
Legend
k(knit) p（pur1) yo(yarnover) k3tog(knitthreetogether) sk2p（slip one,knit two together,pass slipped stitch over) a(placebead,slipstitch) Rounds 40-44:knit 4 rounds stockinette (knit every stitch, every round), removing markers placed in round 9 (keep your two side seam markers) Round 45-47: k2, p2 for three rounds Round 48: EYELET ROW: slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back, \*ssk, yo, yo, k2tog\*, repeat \* \* four times, ssk, yo, yo, k2tog (this final k2tog willbe the final purl stitch in your round and the knit stitch you slipped at thebeginningof the round) Round 49: \*k2, p1, k1\*, repeat \* \* until the end of the round Rounds 50-53:k2, p2 for three rounds LOOPY BIND OFF: using a crochet hook of a size comparable to the needle you are using, work a single crochet into the first two stitches in the round, \*chain 5, work a single crochet into the next two stitches in the round\* Repeat \* to \* until all stitches are bound off and the crochet chains form a scalloped edge on the top of thecase. Weave in ends Block aggressively, pinning out all of the scallops on the top of the bag. This project has a tendency to pull and pucker, so feel free to stretch and pin to the correct size. FINSIHING: Weave a satin ribbon through the double yarn-overs at the top of the bag, tying an overhand knot to form a loop. You may wish to sew some additional glass beads to the ends of the yarn.
Thread Case Tnsenf:
PREPARING YOUR MATERIALS: Using your pinking shears, cut the following shapes: one 2.5"x7" rectangle for the outside of the thread case (felt) one 2.5"x7" rectangle for the inner pin sheets (fabric scraps) two 1.5"x7" rectangles for the inner pockets (fabric scraps) {sample shown with one pocket}
You will also need 18" of thin ribbon or sturdy yarn for a closure tie SEWING UP: Using your needle and thread (or sewing machine if preferred), place & sew the pockets onto the inner pin sheet as shown in the schematic.
Place the inner pin sheet to fit just inside the outside felt cover and sew a binding seam along the middle as shown on the schematic. Attach the yarn or ribbon to the outside spine of the thread case so that you may use it to keep the thread case closed & preserve the treasures inside.
When not encouraging the creative minds of local musical theatre students, Kirsti can be found cozied up in front of herfireplace, sipping tea and creating new knitting patterns in the comfort of her magical house in the woods in her beautiful mid-western city.
