Elizabeth I

Designed by JoLene Treace

This pattern has 3 lace scarves inspired by Elizabeth I, one of the greatest monarchs of England: Glorianna, Dainty Bess, and Town and Country. Dainty Bess was a pet name of the queen (for her red hair). The queen loved finery, and this design reflects her love of those things as well as her red hair. The stitch pattern is known as pendants. Dainty Bess is from another nickname of the queen. This particular stitch pattern was used in some of her silk stockings, the natural cream color a nod to her reputation as the virgin queen. Town and Country was knit with a Shetland stitch pattern that looks like the patchwork of fields in the country side. She was well loved by her subjects, her universal appeal reflected in this simple and elegant pattern.