Stunning colors, incredible fibres, and a small woman-owned business dedicated to making change? Yes, please. When we first saw and felt Sea Change Fibers’ Shoreline Sport, a Wool-Linen-Silk blend in the company’s signature saturated hues, we knew you would love it as much as we do!
Shoreline Sport is 50% Shaniko wool (Merino/Rambouillet blend), 25% Silk and 25% Linen. It will work up into a fabric that is a beautiful balance of softness, drape and sheen, and it’s a perfect yarn for creating spring/summer garments and shawls. The Linen in the blend softens as you knit and wear it over time, and the combination of fibres means the yarn will keep its structure and your stitches will stay defined! We’re loving it for this season’s trendy open-stitch knit and crocheted tops, as well as classic lightweight sweaters and shawls.
Sea Change Fibers is a small woman-owned business dedicated to sustainability and ethical practices. Owner Sarah carefully researches and sources her bases from sustainable fibre producers, focusing on the environmental impact of the products she is sourcing. All her bases feature fibres traceable from the pasture to the mill, and the dyeing process involves careful and sustainable use of both water and power.
Yarn Details
- Sport weight
- 3-ply spun 50% Shaniko wool/25% Silk/25% Linen
- 325 yards per 100g
- 22-26 over 4″ on US#3-5 needles and and hooks sized E-4 to 7 (3.50-4.50mm)
- Hand wash and lay flat to dry
- $38 and in our Alexandria storefront only
Our Pattern Picks
Cami
Finished Bust Measurements
28, (31, 33.75, 36.75, 39.75, 42.5) (45.5, 48.25, 51.25, 54.25, 57) 60, 63, 65.75, 68.75, 71.75)”
Intended to be worn with 2-4” negative ease at bust. Modeled with 4” negative ease at bust. Please choose sizing based on high bust. Negative ease is strongly recommended on this piece. Optional bust darts come in a range of depths to trace the body perfectly.
Yarn
345 (385, 420, 455, 495, 525) (565, 600, 635, 675, 705) (745, 780, 815, 850, 890) yards sport weight yarn
Needles
- US# 5 circular needles, length of cord based on size
- US#3 circular needles, length cord based on size
Gauge
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Roofline
Finished Measurements
Approx. 22” around and 12” high, folded
Yardage
650 yards sport weight yarn
Needles and Notions
- US#6
- 4mm Miyuki beads
Gauge
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4” in garter stitch, blocked
Joni
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}
Finished Bust Measurements
33.5 (37.25, 41.5, 45.25) {49.25, 53.5, 57.25, 61}”
The top is designed to have a neat, but comfortable fit, with approx. 2 – 3” of positive ease around the bust. Sample is shown in size 2, with body shaping, and 2” of positive ease.
Yarn
Approx. 625 (675, 750, 800) {875, 925, 1000, 1075} m / 685 (740, 820, 875) {955, 1010, 1090, 1175} yards sport weight linen blend yarn
Needles
Needle A (for the body)
- US#4 30” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B (for the neckline and armhole finishing)
- US#3 16” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge,
- US#3 double pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round
Gauge
Ridged Stockinette pattern on Needle A: 21 stitches x 30 rows = 4″ x 4,” after blocking. Note that the lace front panel is charted only.
Tip Top Tank
Sizes
XS (S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL)
Finished Bust Measurements
30 (32, 34.5, 36.5, 39, 41, 44, 47)”
Designed to fit with approximately 0-2cm / 0-3/4” of positive ease depending on preferred fit. Pictured here in size SM worn with zero ease at bust, and cropped length.
Yarn
Cropped length: Approximately 361 (413,459,504, 554, 611, 681, 778) yards sport weight yarn
Longer length: 433 (449491, 541, 592, 647, 710, 785, 890) yards sport weight yarn
If you choose to knit the Bow Tie Sleeve expansion, you will need an extra 77-131 yards of yarn, depending on length
Needles and Notions
- Seamed Version
- US#3 straight needles
- US#4 straight needles
- In the Round Version
- US#4 24 – 40” circular needles (choose a length that is smaller than the Finished Bust size)
- US#3 24 – 40” circular needles (choose a length that is smaller than the Finished Bust size)
- 3 stitch markers for the in the round version)
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches
- Darning needle
Gauge
21 stitches = 4” in stocking stitch on larger needles. Adjust needle size as necessary to match pattern gauge
Vingfjall Pullover
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements
Positive ease: Approx. 4-6”
Garment chest: Approx. 40¼ (38½, 41¼, 44, 47¼, 52¾, 57, 61½)”
Garment length: Approx. 21¾ (21¾, 22½, 23¼, 23¼, 24, 24¾, 24¾)”
Garment sleeve length: Approx. 19¾” (all sizes)
Yarn
1148 (1312, 1476, 1476, 1640, 1968, 2132, 2296) yards sport weight yarn
Needles and Notions
- US#4 16” circular needles
- US#4 32” circular needles
- 2 stitch markers
- Gauge
Approx. 22 stitches x 32 rows/rounds in pattern on US#4 needles = 4″ x 4”. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if necessary.
Helix
Sizes
(XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of: (28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}”
Finished Bust Measurements
(31.5, 36, 40.5)45, 49.5, 54{58.5, 63, 67.5}”
This top is designed with 1.5-7.5” of positive ease at the full chest. To choose your size, add 1.5-7.5” to your full chest measurement depending on if you prefer a more fitted or loose garment. You can also go up another size for an even more relaxed fit.
Yarn
(650, 700, 775)850, 950, 1050{1150, 1250, 1350} yards
Needles and Notions
- Main
- US#6 32”-40” circular needles
- US#6 double pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences
- Ribbing
- US#5 32”-40” circular needles
- US#5 double pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences
- Stitch markers
- Scrap yarn or stitch holders
- Darning needle
Gauge
16 stitches by 28 rows / 4” ribbed lace in the round, blocked
Limonata
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Finished Bust Circumference
35¾ (41, 46, 51¼, 56½, 61½, 66½)” to be worn with 3” positive ease
Yarn
919 (995, 1071, 1244, 1431, 1639, 1736)yds of sport-weight yarn.
Hook and Notions
- 3.25mm (US D) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge after blocking.
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
1 motif = 2½“ diameter, after blocking
Water Clover
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished Bust Circumference
(36 ¼ , 40 ½ , 45 ¼ , 49 ¾ , 54 ¼ , 58 ¾ , 63 ¼ )” to be worn with 0-3” positive ease
Yarn
925 (1110, 1295, 1480, 1850) yards of sport weight yarn
Hook and Notions
- 1.5mm (US 7 steel) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
28 stitches and 12 rows = 4” over pattern, before blocking.
One bracketed pattern repeat = 2¼” wide.
Note: It is important to achieve a firm fabric, with fairly tightly worked stitches. The sample shown was made using a 1.5mm hook but you may find you can go up a few sizes and still achieve the correct tension, depending on your personal crochet style. Take the time to thoroughly check tension.
Kiana
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished Bust Measurements:
31½ (37¾, 44, 50⅜, 56⅝)”. Size 3 is shown, 9” positive ease.
Yarn
540 – 810 yards sport weight yarn
Hook
- 3.75 mm (US F)