Free Printable Jane Austen Quotes for Your Valentine’s Day Decor

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As a fan of Jane Austen’s novels, I can attest to the timeless appeal of her stories. From the witty dialogue to the unforgettable characters, Austen’s works are a treasure trove of romance and love. That’s why I am excited to share these free printable quotes from her books for Valentine’s Day.

Whether you are a die-hard Austen fan or simply enjoy a good love story, these printables are the perfect gift. Imagine decorating your home with beautiful quotes from Pride and Prejudice or Emma, or giving a loved one a special note featuring a poignant passage from Sense and Sensibility.

But it’s not just the romantic themes of Austen’s novels that make these printables so special. It’s also the wit and wisdom that can be found in every one of her books. Who wouldn’t love a daily reminder to “love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” (All’s Well That Ends Well)? Or to “dwell on the past and recall happy memories” (Persuasion)?

So if you are a fan of Jane Austen’s novels, I highly recommend these printables as a unique and thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day. Trust me, anyone who loves Austen’s books will adore these quotes and the opportunity to bring a little bit of her magic into their daily lives.

free printable Jane Austen quotes from Domestically Blissful

Here are some famous quotes by Jane Austen:

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!” – Pride and Prejudice
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” – Emma
“To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.” – Margaret Mitchell
“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.” – William Shakespeare
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” – Northanger Abbey

In addition to being a skilled writer, Austen was also a pioneer of the romance novel genre. Her books focus on the marriage and courtship customs of her time, and are known for their realism, humor, and social commentary. Some of her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma.

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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