Space has been enjoying all the Quince & Co yarns that have arrived recently, and we are REALLY excited about this newest one. Kestrel is a beautiful linen yarn- worsted weight spun from 100% organic linen grown in Belgium.
The ribbon structure of this yarn lends exciting texture to simple fabrics. It also provides Kestrel with beautiful drape, and gives you garments that only get better with every wear.
Yarn Details:
- 100% Organic linen / Spun in Italy
- Heavy worsted weight
- 76yd [70m] / 50g
- 4 sts / inch on size US 8 [5 mm] needles
- 3.5 sts / inch on size US 10.5 [6.5 mm] needles
Pattern Inspiration
Pari Pari
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)“ / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
The summer top version is intended to be worn with 2-4” of positive ease.
Cropped body length: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12)” / 18 (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5, 28, 30.5, 30.5) cm
Regular body length: 11 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16)” / 28 (28, 30.5, 33, 35.5, 38, 40.5, 40.5) cm
Cap sleeve length: 1” / 2.5 cm
Short sleeve length: 5” / 13 cm
Three-quarter sleeve length: 11” / 28 cm
YARN
Bulky weight yarn: Kestrel
Cropped length with cap sleeves: 330 (375, 460, 560, 665, 780, 900, 1000) yds / 302 (343, 421, 512, 608, 713, 823, 914) m
Regular length with cap sleeves: 525 (575, 700, 800, 940, 1065, 1200, 1300) yds / 480 (526, 640, 732, 860, 974, 1097, 1189) m
For Short Sleeves, an additional: 80 (85, 100, 100, 115, 115, 120, 125) yds / 73 (78, 91, 91, 105, 105, 110, 114) m
For Three-quarter Sleeves, an additional: 160 (160, 190, 210, 225, 230, 250, 260) yds / 146 (146, 174, 192, 206, 210, 229, 233) m
NEEDLES
US 11 (8 mm) 16” circular and set of 5 dpns (or two circulars or long circular for working magic loop)
US 11 (8 mm) 24”-32” circular
US 10 (6 mm) 16” circular (optional, for tighter neckline)
OR use size to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
Crochet hook size J (6 mm)
Large stitch markers in 2 different colors
Tapestry needle
Several yds of scrap yarn in smooth texture and similar weight
NOTES
This top has interchangeable front and back as well as can be worn inside out.
GAUGE
12 sts and 18 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st worked in the round on larger size needle measured once dry after washing and blocking.
Jasmine
Yarn:
Kestrel- 2 skeins (150 yds)
Hook:
US I (5.5 mm)
Popham
Yarn
kestrel: 8 skeins
Hooks
size US H/8 / 5 mm
Davis
Yarn
kestrel
8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Needles
32” circular needle in size US 10 / 6 mm
double-pointed needles in size US 10 / 6 mm
Sizes
41½ (44¾, 48, 51¼, 54½, 57½, 60¾)” [105.5 (113.5, 122, 130, 138.5, 146, 154.5) cm] bust circumference
Notes
Stockinette stitch pairs so beautifully with Kestrel that you don’t really need to do much else with it. Edges don’t roll and the drape is to die for. The Davis tee is wider than most with very fitted sleeves to balance its boxy shape. For detail, an exposed shoulder seam.
Skills needed
long-tail cast on, decreasing, backward loop cast on, short rows, three-needle bind off
tutorial links provided for cast ons and short rows; written instructions included for three-needle bind-off and short rows.
Deschain
Yarn
kestrel
7 (9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17) skeins
Needles
24” circular in size US 10.5 / 6.5 mm
set dpns in size US 10.5 / 6.5 mm
Size
54¼ (60, 65¾, 71½, 77¼, 82¾, 88½)” [138 (152.5, 167, 181.5, 196, 210, 225) cm] bust circumference, designed to be worn with 16-22″ [40.5-56 cm] positive ease
Gauge
14 sts and 19 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Marai
Yarn
kestrel
6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins Sand 501
Needles
32” circular needle in sizes US 8 and US 9 / 5 and 5.5 mm
Set dpns in size US 8 / 5 mm
Size
Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with US 9 / 5.5 mm needles, after blocking
Cottage Wrap
Size
approx 82”/205cm long (from tip to tip) & 20”/50cm deep (at longest point).
Yarns
Quince & Co. Kestrel: 7 skeins
Needles
6mm/US10-24” circular needles (approx. 14 sts = 4”/10cm)
Zephyrus
Yarn
kestrel / 6 (6, 9, 11) skeins
Needles
24” circular needle in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
Sizes
Scarf (Centerpiece, Wrap, Runner): 6¾ (13½, 13½, 13½)” / 17 (34.5, 34.5, 34.5) cm wide, 74½ (39¾, 60½, 74½)” / 189 (101, 153.5, 189) cm long
Gauge
19½ sts and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in wave pattern, after blocking
Kama
Yarn
kestrel
6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins
Needles
32” circular needle in size US 8 / 5 mm
Set dpns in size US 8 / 5 mm
One circ or 2 dpns in size US 7 / 4.5 mm for i-cord
32” circ in size US 9 / 5.5 mm for cast-on and hem
Sizes
34 (38, 42, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65, 69)” / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 114.5, 124.5) (134.5, 145, 155, 165, 175.5) cm bust circumference
Gauge
16 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with needles sized for main body, after blocking.
Lulu
Yarn
Quince & Co Kestrel
7 (8, 9, 10, 12) (12, 14, 15, 16) skeins
Needles
Pair in size US 9 / 5.5 mm plus spare needle for 3-needle bind off
Set of dpns size 9 / 5.5 mm for ties
Sizes
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” / 80 (91, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) cm bust
Gauge
13 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Roman Stripe, blocked
