Quince & Co Kestrel is part of our Treat Yourself to Something Nice Sale, on to June 19th!
Konti
Simple yet striking, Konti’s zig-zagging lace pattern calls to mind rippling currents in a swift-moving stream. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this pullover’s exceptionally clean construction and minimal finishing allow the lace motif and Quince & Co Kestrel’s fluid drape to take centre stage. Shown here in colourway Lira, a warm and neutral earth tone, we think Konti would look equally stunning in a bright jewel tone like Rosehip or Bordeaux.
Construction
Sweater is worked from the top down, worked flat through the neckline and upper body shaping, then worked in the round for the lower body. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes, shaped with German short rows, and worked in the round.
Size
- Bust Circumference: 48¾ (53½, 57¼, 59, 62¾) (67½, 70¼, 75, 78¾)” [124 (136, 145.5, 150, 159.5) (171.5, 178.5, 190.5, 200) cm]
- Shown in size 53½” [136 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (19.5″ [49.5 cm] positive ease)
- Suggested 16–20″ [40.5–51 cm] positive ease
Materials
- Quince & Co Kestrel: 10 (11, 12, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 18) skeins, shown in Lira
- 4mm/US6 – 32″ circular needles
- 5.5mm/US – 32″ circular needles
- 5.5mm/US9 double pointed needles (or 12″ short circulars)
- Pattern
Skills
Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, backward loop cast on, picking up stitches, German short rows, Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included (see our knitting techniques page for curated tutorials).
Holderness
Cassie LaFollette’s Holderness elevates a simple summer tank into a work of art! Knit in the round from the bottom up, Holderness begins with a deep, folded hem and features a tidy i-cord bind off at the underarms and neckline. Easy-to-work cables create charming braided straps for a delicate and polished finish. Holderness’s thoughtful construction combined with Kestrel’s fluid drape create a timeless piece that is breezy and effortless to wear. You’ll reach for this tank again and again.
Construction
Tank is worked in the round from the bottom up, then separated at the underarms. The body includes a folded hem. Underarms and neckline are shaped by a staggered i-cord bind off. The braided straps are achieved using simple 2-over-2 cables.
Size
- Bust Circumference: 32¾ (37¼, 40¾, 45¼, 48¾) (53¼, 56¾, 61¼, 64¾, 69¼)” [83.5 (94.5, 103.5, 115, 124) (135.5, 144.5, 155.5, 164.5, 176) cm]
- Shown in size 37¼” (94.5 cm) on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (3¼” [8 cm] positive ease)
- Suggested 3¼” (8 cm) positive ease
Materials
- Quince & Co Kestrel: 7 (8, 9, 10, 10) (11, 12, 13, 13, 14) skeins, shown in Porpoise 502
- 5mm/US8 – 32″ circular needles
- 5mm/US8 double pointed needles
- Pattern
Skills
Long-tail cast on, invisible provisional cast on, cables with and without a cable needle, Meg Swansen’s speedy i-cord bind off, grafting (Kitchener stitch), (links provided); decreasing, knitting in the round (see our knitting techniques page for curated tutorials).
