Jane Austen Doll - Pride & Prejudice Elizabeth Bennet - Doll Knitting Pattern- 2015




This is Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen's Classic Book - Pride & Prejudice. 

She is 20cm tall, knitted in double knitting wool & worked flat. 

The legs, body & head are knitted all in one.

This pattern can be bought as a PDF Digital Download from - Etsy, Love Crafts & Ravelry.


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Jane Austen was an English novelist, born 1775 in Steventon, UK, she is known for her six major novels.

Sense & Sensibility - 1811
Pride and Prejudice - 1813
Mansfield Park - 1814
Emma - 1816
Northanger Abbey & Persuasion - published posthumously in 1818

Jane died, aged 41 years old in 1817 and is buried in Winchester Cathedral, UK.

Elizabeth Bennet wears a blue Empire Line Gown, the skirt is high waisted and fits under the bust. Elizabeth wears a shawl.


Embroidery is used on the Shawl

Bonnet

Back Stitch & French Knots 


Empire Line Dress


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Jane's Cottage, Chawton - August 2018
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In 1809 Jane moved to Chawton village, near Alton, Hampshire, to live in a large cottage with her sister and mother. This cottage was owned by her brother, Edward. It was part of his estate, Chawton House. The house is just a short walk from the cottage.

The Austen's are buried in the local church graveyard. Jane Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral.

The cottage is now the 'Jane Austen Museum', and is a must for all Austen fans.
Jane Austen Museum - August 2018
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Jane Austen Museum - August 2018
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Chawton House, Near Alton, Hampshire - August 2018
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Chawton House, it is thought Jane may of wrote her novels here 
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A view from the alcove of Chawton Church
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Our rescue dog, enjoying the long walks and woods around Chawton 
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Chawton Church - Jane Austen
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Finished January 2016
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