This is the second cowl in my group of three Elizabeth Stitch Cowls. A true Moebius - it starts with a chain which is connected with a half twist. From then on, each round consists of working along the top edge and then along the bottom edge. The pattern is sections of Elizabeth stitch separated by sections of filet crochet.

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The Pattern Romance is inspired by Elizabeth Bennet of “Pride and Prejudice.”
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A Visit to Netherfield Park
In which Elizabeth hikes three miles cross-country to nurse Jane, who became ill with a violent cold while visiting at Netherfield.

“Miss Eliza Bennet! What a surprise to see you! And with your petticoat - so covered in horse manure!” exclaimed Miss Bingley in disgust.

“I have come to nurse Jane. We were shocked to hear she is ill with a violent cold,” replied Lizzy, scraping the muck from her petticoat and boots.

“Indeed, it is most violent – we had to tie her up to prevent self-injury from her sneezing fits. Allow me to escort you to her room,” said Mr Bingley cordially, while Mr Darcy stared at Elizabeth’s eyes with his mouth agape.

“Well, Mr Darcy,” said Miss Bingley spitefully, “I hope Miss Eliza’s disgusting petticoat has not dimmed your admiration for her ‘fine eyes’.”

“Not at all,” he replied, collecting himself. “Her beauteous cowl brought out their brilliance and enhanced their sparkle.” He sighed longingly.

Miss Bingley silently wondered, was his sigh for her eyes or her cowl?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Some Hours Hence ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

“Jane is sleeping now,” Elizabeth said, rejoining the group. “Hopefully she may safely be untied from the bed by tomorrow morn.”

“Oh, jolly good news!” said Mr Bingley joyfully. “But pray, Miss Eliza, tell us of your cowl. It is much admired by some in our household…”

“It is a mobius cowl, made with the finest Superwash Merino,” Lizzy replied, smiling. “I have left it upstairs cosseted about poor Jane’s neck.”

“Perhaps had you lent it to her yesterday to wear,” said Miss Bingley snidely, “she would not now be shockingly ill with this violent cold!”

“Certainly, I would have,” replied Lizzy, “but I was still crocheting it yesterday when Jane left the house! I only finished it late last night.”

“What? You crocheted that cowl yourself?” asked Mr Darcy in awe.

“Ah, it is amazing how young ladies are all so accomplished,” mused Bingley. “They are always crocheting cowls and mending seat cushions!”

“But what stitch is within that cowl?” asked Darcy in admiration.

“Oh, just the Elizabeth Stitch,” said Lizzy modestly. “A stitch pattern of my own invention. I am wont to create new stitches as a hobby.”

“Indeed, I myself could crochet all day,” boasted Miss Bingley, as she surreptitiously stuffed her ugly, crooked crochet project into the coal bin