RESTOCKED Quince & Co Sparrow 2021 Collection

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We just received a restock of one of our favourite summer yarns, Quince & Co Sparrow. Quince debuted their 2021 Sparrow designs this week, adding an extra 5 designs to their already abundant catalogue of projects. Sparrow has drape, coolness, texture, colour. Eco friendly and lustrous, linen is the ultimate summer fibre to work with and wear. With excellent stitch definition and a fluid drape that only gets better with continued wear, I always look forward to working with one of my favourite fibres in the warmer weather.

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You can also browse patterns designed with Sparrow on Ravelry, there are also other designers who love it enough to work with it! The list is long and includes Isabell Kraemer, Jane Richmond, Joji Locatelli, Hannah Fettig, Yoko Johnston, Clare Lakewood, Carrie Bostick Hoge,  Alicia Plummer, olgajazzy, Ririko, Yoko Johnston, Carol Feller, Norah Gaughan, Gudrun Johnston, etc.

Latta

Lätta by Frances Othen-Wales is a wonderfully versatile addition for your summer wardrobe. Shown here in our colorway Conch, Lätta can be worn with its signature twist in the front or the back, and it is constructed by knitting two long pieces that are then folded around each other to create an elegant, chignon-style knot. Quince & Co Sparrow gives this garment its graceful drape for a top that is both timeless and dramatic.

Construction

This cool pullover is constructed by knitting two long pieces which are then folded round each other and seamed to create two interconnected loops. The flat ends of each seamed piece create the sides of the back piece. The front piece is worked flat and front and back pieces are seamed at the shoulders and sides. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked in the round. Pullover is reversible and can be worn with the twist in the front or the back.

Size

  • bust circumference: 37 (41, 45, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68, 72)” [94 (104, 114.5, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183) cm]
  • Sample shown in size 41″ [104 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (7″ [18 cm] positive ease)
  • Suggested 6–8″ [15–20.5 cm] positive ease

Materials

Skills

Long-tail cast on, picking up stitches, mattress stitch (links provided); knitting in the round, decreasing.

Laureline

Delicate and breezy, Audrey Borrego’s Laureline is named after the Laurus Nobilis, or Laurel plant – inspired by this top’s intricately cabled trim resembling graceful, twisting leaves. Quince & Co Sparrow, shown here in colorway Fen, is an ideal choice to show off Laureline’s sophisticated stitchwork. It is knit from the bottom up with front and back hems crafted flat separately and then joined to work in the round. Elegant texturing, a scooped back and a hi-lo hemline turn an otherwise basic staple into a refined statement piece.

Construction

Laureline is worked from the bottom up, starting with back and front hems which are knitted flat separately. The hems are joined and the body is worked in the round to the armholes. Front and Back are separated at the armholes and worked flat separately, decreasing on the neck edge to the shoulder straps. A double knitted edge is worked both along the armhole and neckline. These edges then form the shoulder straps which are joined together to complete the top. Charts and line-by-line instructions included in the pattern. Note: the tension is worked fairly tight in this top so you likely will not need to wear a cami under it to mitigate peek-a-boos.

Size

  • bust circumference: 37 (42, 46¾, 51¾) (56¾, 61½, 66½)” [94 (106.5, 118.5, 131.5) (144, 156, 169) cm]
  • Sample shown in size 37″ [94 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (3″ [7.5 cm] positive ease)
  • Suggested 2–6″ [5–15 cm] positive ease

Materials

Skills

German twisted cast on, cables with and without a cable needle, three-needle bind off (links provided); knitting in the round, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Strala

Strala is a simple knit tee in fresh summer colours is the ideal piece for all your warm weather fun. Strala, by Frances Othen-Wales, stands out with a modern mosaic colourwork pattern that stretches all the way to the sleeves. Shown here in Quince & Co Sparrow colorways Moon and Sans, it’s perfect for a simple barbeque outing or worn over a dress for an elegant twilight stroll. Choose your own special combination of colours to create your personal getaway look!

Construction

Tee is worked flat in two pieces from the bottom up with a slip-stitch mosaic colorwork detail on the front yoke. It is seamed at the shoulders using Kitchener stitch and at the sides using mattress stitch. Applied i-cord edging is added around the sleeve openings. Both charts and line-by-line instructions are included in pattern.

Colour

Need a few colour suggestions for your Strala? Try the following:

  • Port & Nannyberry,
  • Truffle & Chicory
  • Juniper & Blue Spruce

Size

  • Bust circumference: 31¼ (35¼, 39, 43, 46, 50) (53¾, 57½, 61½, 65¼, 69)” [79.5 (89.5, 99, 109, 117, 127) (136.5, 146, 156, 165.5, 175.5) cm]
  • Sample shown in size 39″ [99 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (5″ [12.5 cm] positive ease)
  • Suggested 4–10″ [10–25.5 cm] positive ease

Materials

Skills

Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, picking up stitches, mattress stitch, Kitchener stitch, applied i-cord (links provided);  decreasing, slip-stitch colorwork, working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Affinitee

Affinitee is defined as a spontaneous liking for something, and that’s exactly how we felt when we first saw Rebekah Berkompas’ splendid knit tee. Shown here in colorway Frond and worked from the top down, an elegant silhouette and delicate stitchwork become the star of the show. Affinitee’s beautiful lace hem showcases the lustrous glow of Quince & Co Sparrow’s organic linen fiber, as wonderful to wear as it is to knit!

Construction

Tee is worked from the top-down in the round, with raglan sleeve shaping and a simple lace stitch at the hem. The neckline and hi-lo hem are shaped with German short rows. The hem, sleeve, and neckline edges are finished with an i-cord bind off. Instructions for a seamed or seamless i-cord bind off are provided. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Size

  • Bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” [81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm]
  • Sample shown in size 36″ [91.5 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (2″ [5 cm] positive ease)
  • Suggested ease: Positive 0-2″ [0-5 cm]

Materials

Skills

Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, backwards loop cast on, crochet provisional cast on, picking up stitches, knitting in the round with magic loop method (optional), Kitchener stitch, German short rows, i-cord bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Yembe

Do you dream in color? We do! Yembe, by Valentina Consalvi, is a bright summer go-to piece with sophisticated stitchwork that is pleasantly straightforward to do. Knitted sideways, Yembe’s combination of texture, lace, and colorful stripes transform a simple sleeveless tee into a dazzling modern top. Shown here in Quince & Co Sparrow colorways Penny, Sans and Truffle, this is the kind of satisfying project that flies off the needles – a joy to knit and effortless to wear.

Construction

Tee is worked flat, from side-to-side, in one piece in garter stitch, in three colors of stripes alternated with eyelet rows. An i-cord border is worked across the bottom edge to carry the different colors of yarn throughout the work. Shoulders are joined together with an i-cord bind off. Neck and sleeve openings are finished with an i-cord bind off.

Colour

Need a few colour suggestions for your Yembe? Try the following:

  • Pigeon, Birch & Sea Salt
  • Fen, Frond & Sans
  • Sea Salt, Pink Grapefruit & Hibiscus

Size

  • Bust circumference: 43½ (52, 60½, 69, 77½)” [110.5 (132, 153.5, 175.5, 197) cm]
  • Sample shown in size 43″ [110.5 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½ [176.5 cm] tall model (9″ [23 cm] positive ease)
  • Suggested 9.5–15.5″ [24–39.5 cm] positive ease

Materials

Skills

Knitted cast on, crochet provisional cast on, Kitchener stitch, i-cord bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing.

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