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Sheep in Jane Austen’s England (and Mitts to Knit) | Farm & Fiber Knits

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Sheep in Jane Austen’s England (and Mitts to Knit)

In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we have pulled a few great pieces from the archives of Jane Austen Knits Magazine—a sheepy article, a sweet tea cozy, and a great pair of fingerless mitts.

Farm & Fiber Knits EditorsDecember 16, 20252 min read

The Open Carriage Gloves. Photos by Christa Tippmann unless otherwise noted

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