Jane Seymour was Henry VIII's 3rd wife. He married her only a few days after the execution of his 2nd wife, Ann Boleyn. Jane Seymour was described as very fair, but considerably less extravagant than Ann. She is said to have been strict and formal. Long gone were the lavish parties and elaborate dress of Ann Boleyn's court. Jane became pregnant less than a year after marrying Henry VIII, and gave birth to a healthy boy, Edward VI, much to the king's delight. However, Jane died shortly thereafter of postpartum complications. Henry was forlorn. He wore black for three months, and did not re-marry for three years. Even though he did eventually marry three more times, he always considered Jane his great love, and was buried beside her, probably because she was the only wife who bore him a much desired son.
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July 28, 2008
The King's Favorite
Jane was fun to make, especially the hair. I will probably include the instructions for Jane's hair in the basic doll pattern when it is published.
Now it is on to Ann of Cleves, historically known as Henry's ugly wife. That should be a challenge. I began casting on Ms. Cleves this weekend. I think she will be a fairly quick knit. I'm hoping to have her finished before the 8th. I'm competing in the Ravelympics, and would like to knit the HenryVIII doll in my event. More on that soon!
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You are so talented! I just finished reading "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The Boleyn Inheritance." I know they're fiction, but this just struck my fancy! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Jenny | July 28, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I am loving watching your progress with these dolls. This has been a Henry VIII kind of summer for me - I read The Other Boleyn Girl and Netflixed The Tudors. The detail on each doll is fabulous!
Posted by: Mary | July 29, 2008 at 07:08 AM
I love your dolls, I've gone back to read your past posts. I am a history geek, so perhaps that is why :)
Posted by: Shannon | July 31, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Jane is Fabulous, you are such a talented knitter! I can't wait to see the next doll.
Posted by: Fresh Tea | July 31, 2008 at 11:51 PM
That is a great pattern for an amazing doll!!! Jane seymore was his favourite wife and wanted to be burried next to her, but i don't know if that happend. I think i made some spelling errors but i'm only a child.
Posted by: Laura Caldwell | June 27, 2009 at 02:02 PM