Lady Jessica

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YARN
Approx. 150 yds worsted weight wool or wool blend
(Shown in Cascade Yarns Rustic [79% Wool / 21% Linen; 100 g/196 yds]; MC: Light Gray #08, 1 skein; CC: Black #12, 1 skein)

GAUGE
16 sts = 4 inches in stockinette st AFTER BLOCKING

NEEDLES
US size 9 (5.5mm) long circular needle
(Or size needed to obtain gauge)

MATERIALS

• 1 yd (or desired length) high quality fabric ribbon (pictured 3/4” width)
• 15 stitch markers
• Yarn needle

SIZE
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 12 inches around neck without ribbon laces (will stretch and adjust to fit most neck sizes)

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Zoe Krakowski January 15, 2011 at 9:17 am

I really like this. I think it looks warm, attractive and feminine. I like the fitted neck (warmer) and the fun frills.

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Marleen January 19, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Love this.
Absolutely wearible with my new coat.

Thanks for the pattern.

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VO Knits January 19, 2011 at 1:57 pm

Indeed! I admit I designed it with a fabulous coat pairing in mind. Happy Knitting!

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Sofiah January 23, 2011 at 11:30 am

It’s adorable ! I just finished it, I’ll get some ribbon tomorrow to wear it. Thanks for this great and lovely pattern! I’ll surely keep an eye at your other patterns!

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Ann Robertson August 5, 2011 at 1:22 pm

I really like this pattern–great for people like me who don’t like cold air on their neck. However I think I would probably make button or frog fastenings for easier on and off.

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Susan August 5, 2011 at 1:42 pm

I love it. I will probably make it for my daughter. Thanks for publishing.

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Michelle Garner August 5, 2011 at 2:28 pm

I really like the old victorian style. I would make it chunky to give it a new edge, with maybe leather straps.

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VO Knits August 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Ooh, leather! Now you’re talking.

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Cindy Sherwood August 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm

Thank you, this is so my style. Can’t wait to whip it up!

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Rosewood11 August 5, 2011 at 4:01 pm

I would knit it, but in a totally different color combination. I’m not into Goth, but I don’t think the design is necessarily Goth, but more Victorian. They could lose the ads on this site, though.

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Linda K. August 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

I love almost everything Victorian, but this is stunning! Although this might be challenging for a beginning knitter like me, I’m going to give it a try.

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Kim Wall August 5, 2011 at 6:56 pm

Beautiful! I love your Victorian patterns! I want to make this and the Belle Ruffle Gloves to match! :-)

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Evelyn Sistrunk August 5, 2011 at 7:28 pm

This is stunning! It is so practical for me living in the Pocono Mountains of PA. I don’t appreciate the bulk of a scarf around my neck, especially when I am driving until the car warms up. : )

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Wanda August 5, 2011 at 9:06 pm

Yes yes yes!!!! I love it! The style is classy! :) I will hopefully get to make it soon!!!

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Janice August 5, 2011 at 11:53 pm

where’s the pattern?

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VO Knits August 6, 2011 at 8:34 am

The pattern is a link at the top, it reads: Printer-Friendly PDF. You can also view the pattern pages by clicking the View Pattern Page 1 / Page 2 / Page 3 links.

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ellen August 6, 2011 at 12:24 am

classic style, great design and lines, an easy knit! I will be knitting this one for myself!

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ginny stortz August 6, 2011 at 7:32 am

I love to do small knitting projects which add to a simple knit top or blouse. They take less time and are cooler then a full sweater.

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Geraldine Brandt August 6, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Love this. It gets very cold in the winter and I am always looking for something warm for my shoulders and neck. Very romantic, very Victorian, a must have for me.

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kathleen Chamberlain-Pitre August 7, 2011 at 4:44 am

I like the pattern, but would probably like to see the ruffle in a lace, and to keep the lace front but have it be a false front and have hook and eye underneath hidden that would make it easier to take on and off.

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Chana Tye August 7, 2011 at 7:17 am

This is awesome, I think it will dress up a sweat shirt. Thank you for posting.

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Patty August 7, 2011 at 7:18 pm

I love this concept. I have always worn turtle necks in the winter because my neck gets cold and then I am cold all over. I think this will expand my choices by a bunch. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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MeMe 2 August 14, 2011 at 9:16 am

This may souound silly but for somewhat of a beginner, where do you place the stitch markers. Love the pattern! Think it will also be great for motorcycle enthusiasts.

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VO Knits August 14, 2011 at 9:59 am

Stitch markers are placed on the needle between stitches.

Here is a good example of stitch markers in use:

Photo: http://www.thegoodstitch.net

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Andrea August 30, 2012 at 8:13 am

I think they meant “where in the pattern” since it just says to start placing them. It doens’t specify where exactly lol

I was wondering the same thing. Its it before each line in the brackets? or?

*is confused*

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Bonnie Hart February 3, 2012 at 11:39 am

Thank you for this wonderfully Gothic looking pattern. I have a Goddaughter who will love wearing this with her amazing Goth outfits. I will be making this in maroon with black trim. Bonnie

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Barbara Yarborough July 17, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Elegant

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Andrea August 30, 2012 at 8:25 am

also. I feel silly. I just reread the pattern and I see that it clearly says “pm” in there… totally missed it the first time! d’oh!

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VO Knits August 30, 2012 at 11:05 am

I’m so glad you were able to sort it out – thank you for the comments, Andrea!

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June September 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm

I want to make this for my sister in law, but she wants everything in black, so I will make it all black. I have worsted in black but I also have some dk bamboo/wool blend…which yarn would work?

June

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VO Knits September 16, 2012 at 7:07 pm

I recommend the worsted weight. Thanks for the comment!

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Biddy September 30, 2012 at 3:09 am

Hi
Love the pattern but, (am I being a bit dense?) why does it have to be on circular needles if you don’t join up and knit in the round?

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VO Knits September 30, 2012 at 7:24 pm

Hi, Biddy!

I recommend circular needles because you will end up with over 300 stitches near the end of the cowl, and that many stitches won’t fit on straight needles (unless they are very long straight needles, in which case I think the work would become very awkward to handle). So there you have it, that’s why I suggest circulars!

Thanks for the comment,
Veronica

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Ann Yaxley October 16, 2012 at 1:28 pm

Hi, I am collecting supplies to make this for my sister-in-law for Christmas and was wondering on what length of circular needle to buy. Thanks, Ann

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VO Knits October 16, 2012 at 1:31 pm

Hi, Ann! I would recommend 29″ or longer. Thanks for the comment!

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Ann Yaxley October 30, 2012 at 1:42 pm

Thanks so much.

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Bettie October 17, 2012 at 6:38 am

Ann,
I used 36′ but length doesn’t really matter since the collar isn’t connected into the round.
If you have longer they’ll be fine.

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Christine December 11, 2012 at 1:57 am

I have struggled to get a ruffled cowl pattern and I am going to try to make this one and see how it comes out.

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Connie February 7, 2013 at 12:59 am

Love the cowl and gloves…so will my daughter when she receives them. THanks!

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Cat February 16, 2013 at 7:36 am

Love it. A good job. Thanks

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