Is there anything better than fresh new colors of a favorite yarn? We love seeing a fresh palette in a sturdy DK and Kelbourne Woolens is absolutely delivering with brand new options in Scout. Scout is one of our best sellers, and one of our most loved DK weight yarns. With a heathered texture that is perfect for garments, we are already plotting our next knits.
This is the perfect time for new colors, as there are so many gorgeous new patterns arriving from amazing independent designers. We’ve rounded up our favorites to inspire you. And keep an eye out for a future collaboration from one of these designers…something is hopping our way
Yarn Details:
- DK weight
- 274 yards/251 meters
- 100% wool (handwash and dry flat)
- 20-22 stitches per 4” on a US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm) needle
- $18
Pattern Inspiration:
Leafhopper Sweater
Sizing
The sweater is designed to fit with around 1-5” of positive ease.
Sizes: 1, (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), {7, 8, 9}
Finished Chest Circumference: 34, (37.5, 44, 48, 51, 53.5), {57, 62, 68.5}
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout – DK (100% Wool); 274 yds
- MC: 1044, (1194, 1357, 1490, 1644, 1794), {1944, 2094, 2244} yards
- CC: 400, (437, 474, 511, 548, 585), {622, 660, 700} yards
Needles and Notions
- Ribbing: US 3 16″ circular needles
Main: US 4 16″ & 32″ circular needles
Gauge
- Stockinette US 4: 26 stitches and 30 rows = 4”
Ebba Pullover
Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 37.5 (41.25, 45.25, 49.25, 53.25) (57, 61, 65, 69) inches including the intended positive ease of 8 inches
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout – DK (100% Wool); 274 yds
- 1180 (1300, 1430, 1570, 1730) (1190, 2090, 2300, 2420) yards of DK weight yarn.
Needles and Notions
- US 2.5 16″ circular needles
- US 2.5 DPNs
- US 2.5 32″ circular needles
- US 4 DPNs
- US 4
- 32″ circular needles
Gauge
- 19 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches of reverse stockinette stitch or Main chart on larger needles, after blocking.
Ants in a Row Raglan
Sizing
Sizes: 1, (2, 3, 4)
Finished chest circumference: 41.75, (47, 62.75, 68)”/104.5, (117.5, 159, 170)cm
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout – DK (100% Wool); 274 yds
- Main Color (mc): 1350, (1400, 1530, 1700) yards
- Contrast Color (cc): 1090, (1130, 1200, 1350) yards
Needles and Notions
- US 3 16” and 32” circulars
Gauge
26 and 30 rows = 4” 10cm in colorwork on US 4 after blocking.
The Lupe Sweater
Sizing
(6 month, 12 month, 18 month) (2 , 4, 6) (8 , 10, 12) years
Measurements
Chest: (20, 22, 24)( 26, 28, 30) (32, 34, 36) Inches
Body length: (7, 7.5, 8.25)( 8.75, 9.5, 11) (12.5 , 13.5 , 15) Inches
Arm length: (7, 7.5, 8.25)( 9.5, 11, 12.5) (13.5 , 14.25 , 15.75) Inches
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout – DK (100% Wool); 274 yds
- 300 – 1400 yards
Needles and Notions
- US 2.5 & US 4 DPNs
- US 2.5 16″ & 32″ circular
- US 4 16″ & 32″ circular
Gauge
- 21 = 4 in on US 7 needle in stockinette stitch after blocking
Winter Weave Cowl
Sizing
- 2 sizes:
- Size 1 has a very close fit to the neck
- Size 2 has a wider neck circumference
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout – DK (100% Wool); 274 yds
- 422 (552) yards
Needles and Notions
- US 6 circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
- 18 sts x 31 rows in garter basketweave st, worked in the rnd after blocking
Novus DK Jacket
Sizing
- FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (Chest Circumference): 35 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 inches
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout – DK (100% Wool); 274 yds
- 890 – 1875 yards
Needles and Notions
- US 6
Gauge
- 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, blocked
Forest Park Cowl
Sizing
- One Size – adjustable
Yarn
- MC: 230 yds
- CC: 230 yds
Needles and Notions
-
US 4
-
US 5
Gauge
- 24 sts = 4 inches in stockinette after steam blocking
Eldfjall
Sizing
- SIZES
(32.75, 36.5, 38.75, 42.5) (44.75, 48.5, 50.75, 54.5) (56.75, 60.5, 62.75, 66.5) - FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: (32.75, 36.5, 38.75, 42.5) (44.75, 48.5, 50.75, 54.5) (56.75, 60.5, 62.75, 66.5) inches
Yarn
- (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins Kelbourne Woolens Scout in MC for cropped length OR
- (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Kelbourne Woolens Scount in MC for full length,
- (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins Kelbourne Woolens Scout in CC1
- (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skeins Kelbourne Woolens Scout in CC2
- (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Kelbourne Woolens Scout in CC3
Needles and Notions
- US size 6 32″ circular needle
- US size 4 32″ circular needle
Gauge
- 20 stitches and 28 RNDs = 4 inches US size 6 (4.0 mm) needles.