Duke of Devonshire
by Brittany Wilson This pattern was inspired by men painted by the artists of the Pre-Raphaelite era. The women were so beautiful and complexly dressed, and the men that were meant to impress them were dressed almost all alike. They were dressed simply, in natural colors, with high-necked suits or armor. I found two works of art to be particularly inspiring. The first was the painting, La Belle Dame sans Merci, by John William Waterhouse and the other was a modern movie depicting the Duke of Devonshire, The Dutchess. Both
show men simply dressed, in natural colors and leather. I hope that modern men can find ways to incorporate this classic style into wardrobe. SIZE One Size- Adult
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Height: 6 inches Length: 18 inches
MATERIALS
[MC] Dawning Dreams Yarn [Superwash Top Fiber with Trilobal Polyester Embroidery Thread; 90yards/82 meters per skein]; color: Blue Copper, 1 skein 1 set(s) US #10/6mm straight needles 1 set(s) US #11/8mm double pointed needles Notions required: 3 stitch holders 3 buttons, each about 1 inch in diameter Sewing thread Tapestry needle
GAUGE
12 sts/17 rows $=$ 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern was designed around Dawning Dreams (http://dawningdreams.esty.com) handspun yarn. If you would like other recommendations for yarns to use for this pattern send me a message at Bohoknitterchic@yahoo.com.
PATTERN STITCHES
Seed Stitch I-Cord: Work over 3 sts- k1,p1,k1. Do not turn work. Slide sts to the other end of the dpn and bring yarn behind from the left side of the work and hold in the right hand, p1,k1,p1. Repeat the two rows, not turning the work, and sliding the sts across for each row. 3-Needle Bind Off without the bind off: Place sts on the first holder back onto size 11 needle and place it on top of the main piece needle with right sides facing toward you. Knit first stitch on the front needle simultaneously with first stitch on the left hand main piece needle.
PATTERN
LU 1o sts onto size 1u neeuies. K7rows Row 8 (RS): K3, p12, k3 Row 9 (WS): K all sts Repeat rows 8-9 until piece measures 11 inches ending with a RS row K7rows Next Row(RS): K4, (KFB- place second stitch on first holder)x3, k1, (KFB- place second stitch on second holder)x3, k1, (KFB- place second stitch on third holder)x3,k3 Repeat rows 8-9 until section past stitch holders is 4 inches, ending with a WS row Break yarn Work each set of 3 sts on holders as follows: Put 3 sts from first holder on size 11 needle Work seed stitch i-cord for 4.25 inches, break yarn and place sts back on holder. Repeat for other 2 sets of sts on holders. Rejoin yarn to main piece. For the next row, work the sts between the O as the 3-needle bind off without the bind off. See pattern notes. Next Row: K4 (k3), k1, (k3), k1, (k3), K3 K 4 rows Next Row:K4, yo,k5, yo, k5,yo,k Next Row: K5, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2 K3 rows BO all sts. Break yarn
FINISHING
Weave in all ends. Attach 3 buttons so that they line up with buttonholes.
Brittany Wilson $\circledcirc$ 2009 Bohemian Knitter Chic
