This yarn appeared on our shelves late last year, but we kept it a bit quiet while waiting for the pattern collection to drop. Today is the day!

If you’ve ever played with Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed, Cricket is its baby cousin. The same super-soft, rustic look tweed as Lucky, but in a fingering weight. Like Lucky, Cricket is made in Donegal, Ireland, and has the same rich, deep colors with flecks of contrasting tweed. This single-ply is sure to become a favorite for colorwork and textured projects and Kelbourne Woolens has released a delightful series of patterns that show off this yarn to it’s best advantage. We’ve also included some of our own inspiration for you below as well – happy stitching!

Yarn Details:

• 100% Merino Wool
• 415 yards (380 meters) / 100 gram hank
• 22-26 sts = 4” (10 cm)
• US 2-4 (2.75-3.5 mm) needles
• Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Made in Donegal, Ireland
  

The Cricket Collection:

TYRCONNELL

SIZES

32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” [81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 141.5, 152.5) cm] finished bust.
Sweater is designed to be worn with –1 to 2” (–2.5 to 5 cm) ease, as desired. Sample shown is 36” and is modeled on a 35” bust. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.

YARN 

Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (100% Merino wool; 415 yds/100 gm skein): 303 moss, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)

NEEDLES

1 – Set US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs.
1 – US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular.
1 – US 3 (3.25 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular or pair straights.
1 – Set US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs.
1 – US 4 (3.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular or pair straights.

ROSS

SIZES

34.5 (38.25, 42.5, 46.75, 50.75, 54.25, 58, 62.25)” [87.5 (97, 108, 118.5, 129, 138, 147.5, 158) cm] finished bust, buttoned. Ross is designed to be worn with 2–3” (5–7.5 cm) of positive ease, or as desired.

YARN

Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (100% Merino wool; 415 yds/100 gm skein: rust 250, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.

NEEDLES

1 – 16” (40 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
1 – 32” to 36” (80 to 90 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
2 – US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs (used to work pocket).
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular.
2 – US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs (used to work pocket).

ENNISKILLEN

SIZES

34.5 (38.25, 42.5, 46.75, 50.75, 54.25, 58, 62.25)” [87.5 (97, 108, 118.5, 129, 138, 147.5, 158) cm] finished bust, buttoned. Enniskillen is designed to be worn with 2–3” (5–7.5 cm) of positive ease, or as desired.

YARN

Kelbourne Woolens Cricket 100% Merino wool; 415 yds/100 gm skein): light gray 058 (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; ocean 426 (CC1), chocolate 207 (CC2), rust 250 (CC3), 1 skein each for all sizes.

NEEDLES

1 – 16” (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.

EYRE

SIZES

38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” [96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm] finished bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with 6–8” (15–20.5 cm) ease. Sample shown measures 42” [106.5 cm] and is modeled on a 35.5” [90 cm] bust.

YARN

Kelbourne Woolens Cricket : ocean 426, 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.

NEEDLES

1 – 16” (40 cm) US 2 (3 mm) circular.
1 – 24”–40” (60–100 cm) US 2 (3 mm) circular.
1 – set US 2 (3 mm) DPNs.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.
1 – 24”–40” (60–100 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.
1 – set US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs.

GLENINAGH

SIZES

36 (40, 44, 47.25, 52, 56, 60)” [91.5 (101.5, 112, 120, 132, 142, 152.5) cm] finished bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with 4–6” (10–15 cm) ease. Sample shown measures 40” [101.5 cm] and is modeled on a 35.5” [90 cm] bust.

YARN

Kelbourne Woolens Cricket : fog 454 (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins; ocean 426 (CC1), medium gray 036 (CC2), rust 250 (CC3), cream 105 (CC4), 1 skein each.

NEEDLES

1 – 16” (40 cm) US 3 (3 mm) circular.
1 – 24”–40” (60–100 cm) US 3 (3 mm) circular.
1 – set US 3 (3 mm) DPNs.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.
1 – 24”–40” (60–100 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.
1 – set US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs.

DURROW

SIZES

47 (51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71)” [119.5 (129.5, 139.5, 150, 160, 170, 180.5) cm] finished hem circumference.
Sweater is designed to be worn with 14–18” [35.5–45.5 cm] finished positive ease.
Sample shown measures 51” [129.5 cm] and is modeled on a 35.5” [90 cm] bust.

YARN

Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (100% Merino wool; 415 yds/100 gm skein: cream 104, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins.

NEEDLES

1 – set US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
1 – 40” (100 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
1 – set US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs.
1 – 40” (100 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular.

Yarnista’s pattern picks:

Love Autumn Cowl

A classic colorwork cowl that will come alive with tweed.

SIZES

One Size

61 cm (23”) unstretched circumference;
30.5 cm (12”) height (after blocking)

Yarn
Fingering weight
MC: 246 m (269 yds)
CC1: 151 m (165 yds)

Needles & Notions

• US 1.5 (2.5 mm), US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-20” (40-50 cm) long circular needle, (OR SIZES TO OBTAIN GAUGE)
• Stitch markers
• Darning needles

Wee Evergreens by Sarah Schira

The tweedy texture of Cricket adds so much character and fun to these adorable holiday decorations you could leave up year round.

Sizes:

Yarn:
•Fingering Weight: 32 (68, 91) yd. / 29 (63, 84) m
7 (15, 20) g

Suggested Needles:
US 1 – 2.25 mm

Kavita by Brenda K. B. Anderson

Tapestry crochet gives the colorwork textural excitement on this charming beanie.

Sizing

Yarn

Fingering weight

• 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of Main Color (MC); 1 skein each Color 1 (C1) and Color 2 (C2)

Hooks

• US C-2/2.75 mm

Greis by Kate Davies

Play with color and this gorgeous colorwork yoke for a statement tunic.

Sizes and Finished Measurements:
Finished bust circumference: 89 (96.5, 104, 112, 119.5, 127) cm / 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50) in
Wear with 5-10cm / 2-4in positive ease for a comfortable fit, or select the size closest to your actual measurements for a neat fit.

Yarn:

Fingering Weight

• Color A: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
• Color B : 1 skein
• Color C: 1 skein
• Color D : 1 skein
• Color E :  1 skein
• Color F : 1 skein
• Color G : 1 skein
• Color H : 1 skein
• Color I : 1 skein

Needles & Notions:

• US 3 – 3.25 mm