Product Description
This is a PATTERN for a knitted necklace named after a character in Jane Austen's book, EMMA. Mrs. Elton fears being "overtrimmed", but you need not fear that with this necklace!
The project works up quickly....I can usually get one done while watching a movie in the evening with my husband. :)
The pattern requires about 30 yards of very fine yarn, 15 large beads (wired or drop shaped), 15 small beads, a necklace clasp, size 1 knitting needles, and a 1 mm or smaller crochet hook.
The pattern download includes written directions, charts, step by step photos, and a brief article about Augusta Elton. Full support is available if you have any questions.
Mrs. Elton's Necklace by Kirsti Johanson
Project Overview
Mrs. Elton's Necklace is a knitted jewellery piece designed by Kirsti Johanson as part of the Travelling Stitch Sisters pattern collection. This intermediate-level knitting project creates an elegant necklace suitable for those with foundational knitting skills seeking to expand into delicate accessory design.
What is Being Made
This pattern produces a knitted necklace—a wearable jewellery accessory that combines traditional knitting techniques with refined aesthetic appeal. The finished piece serves as a statement accessory, blending literary inspiration with textile craftsmanship.
Craft and Techniques
The project utilizes knitting as its primary construction method. As an intermediate-difficulty pattern, it incorporates techniques appropriate for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with more intricate stitch patterns and shaping. The lace yarn weight classification indicates the pattern employs delicate, open-work construction typical of lace knitting, which creates an airy, refined texture ideal for jewellery applications.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, lace knitting projects typically employ a combination of yarn overs, decreases, and knit/purl stitches to create openwork patterns. These techniques work together to produce the lightweight, decorative fabric characteristic of knitted lace jewellery.
Materials
- Yarn Weight: Lace weight yarn, which is among the finest yarn categories, allowing for delicate and intricate stitch definition
- Tools: Knitting needles appropriate for lace-weight yarn (typically small gauge needles)
Design Inspiration
The necklace draws its name and character from Jane Austen's novel Emma, specifically referencing the character Augusta Elton. This literary connection adds narrative depth to the finished accessory, making it suitable for Austen enthusiasts and those who appreciate historically-inspired textile design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kirsti Johanson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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