We are stoked to have a new trunk show in space! We have the trunk show for one of our favorite fingering weight yarns, Kelbourne Woolens Cricket! Come check out this unique yarn in person, all knit up!
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
- Available in our ALX shop only
The Cricket Collection:
TYRCONNELL
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.
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
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
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.
