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| Project Type | Mittens/Gloves, Home décor |
|---|---|
| Collections | Jane Austen Collection |
| Fiber | Wool |
| Weight | Sport |
| Techniques | Colorwork |
| Author | Kate Larson, Meg Roke |
| Format | Project/Pattern |
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LoginIn celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’ve selected a woolly article and two projects from the archives of Jane Austen Knits. We hope you’ll cast on some mitts or a tea cozy and pick up one of Jane’s novels in whatever form you like—audio book, film, or printed page.
Included in this collection:
“Leicester Sheep in Jane Austen's England” by Kate Larson — As England entered the Industrial Age during Jane Austen’s lifetime, the transformation of sheep breeding—most notably through Robert Bakewell’s Leicester sheep—reshaped agriculture, wool production, and the rural world that quietly underpins her novels.
Mrs. Smith’s Tea Cozy by Kate Larson — Step into the world of Jane Austen with this charming tea cozy, inspired by Regency-era pinballs and perfect for knitters eager to try stranded colorwork and steeking while stitching a piece of literary history.
Open Carriage Gloves by Meg Roke — Inspired by the plain, sturdy traveling mitts of the Regency era, these elegant fingerless gloves blend historical practicality with timeless knit details worthy of a countryside walk—or a Jane Austen reread.
About Kate Larson: Kate Larson (she/her) is Senior Editor of Farm & Fiber Knits. For nearly as long as Kate has been handspinning and knitting, she has been helping others find their paths as makers and forge deeper connections with the landscapes that produce the wool and cotton, flax, and silk that they hold in their hands. While Kate has published a book, many articles and patterns, and several instructional videos, she especially loves celebrating the work of other fiber folks. The editor of Spin Off from 2018–2025, she directs spinning events in addition to editing Farm & Fiber Knits. If you can’t find Kate, she’s most likely in the barn having a chat with her beloved Border Leicester sheep.
About Meg Roke: Meg Roke is a former special education teacher and is now a stay-at-home mom who has branched into designing knitwear. She loves spending most of her time with her husband and children. When her needles aren’t clicking, she can be seen gardening, baking, or sewing, in addition to watching way too much Masterpiece Mystery and too many old movies.
All items in the library are intended for personal use. Please do not distribute without written approval.