Knitbot Linen Preview

Here it is - a full preview of the designs from Knitbot Linen which releases later this week!  The collection will be available as a 36 page print and digital book.  The garment patterns will also be available as individual PDF's.

You can head over to my facebook page and enter to win a digital copy of Knitbot Linen on release day!

And while we all patiently wait for the release, you can start deciding what your favorite colors of Sparrow are...​

Lineal Cardigan

Finished measurements

30 1⁄4 (33 3⁄4, 37 1⁄4, 41, 44 1⁄2, 48, 51 1⁄2, 55, 58 3⁄4)" [77 (86, 94.5, 104, 113, 122, 131, 140, 149) cm] at bust

Sample shown is 30 1⁄4" [77 cm] with no ease

Yarn

Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% organic linen; 168yd [155m]/50g)

• 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins in Nannyberry 203 or 800 (925, 1075, 1200, 1375, 1525, 1700, 1900, 2050) yds of fingering weight yarn

Gauge
27 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking. 

Surrounding Tank

Finished measurements

33 1⁄4 (36 3⁄4, 40, 43 1⁄4, 46 3⁄4, 50, 53 1⁄4, 56 3⁄4)" [84.5 (93.5, 101.5, 110, 119, 127, 135, 144) cm] at bust 

Yarn

Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% organic linen; 168yd [155m]/50g)

• 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10] skeins in Birch 202 or 850 (925, 1025, 1125,1225, 1325, 1450, 1550] yds of fingering weight yarn

​Gauge

24 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Aproned Tank

Finished measurements

32 (35 1⁄4, 39, 42 3⁄4, 46 1⁄4, 49 3⁄4, 53 1⁄4, 57)" [81 (89.5, 99, 108.5, 117.5, 126.5, 135, 145) cm] bust circumference

Sample shown is 32" [81 cm] with 2" [5 cm] positive ease

Yarn

Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% organic linen; 168yd [155m]/50g)

• 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins in Truffle 211 or 900 (1025, 1125, 1250, 1400, 1525, 1675, 1800) yds of fingering weight yarn

Gauge
27 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking. 

Brise Cardigan 

(previously released)

Finished measurement

35 1⁄4 (38, 40 3⁄4, 43 1⁄4, 46, 48 3⁄4, 51 1⁄4, 54, 56 3⁄4, 59 1⁄4)" [89.5 (96.5, 103.5, 110, 117, 124, 130, 137, 144, 150.5) cm]  bust circumference

Sample shown is 35 1⁄4" [89.5 cm] with 5 1⁄4" positive ease.

Yarn

Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% organic linen; 168yd [155 m]/50 g)
• 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins in Juniper 201 or 1175 (1300, 1450, 1575, 1725, 1875, 2025, 2175, 2350, 2525) yds of fingering weight yarn

Gauge

24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch), after blocking.

Point of View Vest

Finished measurements

31 1⁄2 (35, 38 1⁄2, 42, 45 3⁄4, 49 1⁄4, 52 3⁄4, 56 1⁄4, 59 3⁄4)" [80 (89, 98, 106.5, 116, 125, 134, 143, 152) cm] at bust 

Sample shown is 31 1⁄2" [80 cm] with 1 1⁄2" [4 cm] positive ease

Yarn

Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% organic linen; 168yd [155m]/50g)
• 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins in Pigeon 209 or 425 (475, 525, 575, 625, 675, 725, 800, 850) yds of fingering weight yarn

Gauge

27 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Put a Lid on It

Finished measurements

22 1⁄2" [57 cm] at brim and 10" [25.5 cm] from brim to crown

Yarn

Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% organic linen; 168 yd [155m]/50g)

• 2 skeins in Port 207 or 200 yds of fingering weight yarn 

Gauge

24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking. 

Knitting with Linen

I have worked with linen and other plant fiber based yarns in the past.  With my collection in Sparrow I had the chance to really explore what it can do.  Now that I've experienced it more fully I can't believe I didn't connect with it sooner.  I mean, Featherweight in linen would be the perfect little sweater for spring and summer!  ​

​I love knit fabric that drapes.  I typically achieve this with wool by knitting at a looser gauge.  Most of my loose gauge garments knit fingering or lace weight yarns at 6 sts to the inch.  A few of the especially drapey pieces in Knitbot Linen are at this gauge.   After much swatching I found closer to 7 sts to the inch, 6.75 to be exact, was the sweet spot with this fingering weight linen yarn.  If you prefer to substitute wool you'll still be able to achieve this gauge - just be sure to knit your gauge swatch, knitters! ​

Knitbot Linen features six unstructured knits, all meant to be breezy pieces to pair with your summer wardrobe.  Each piece has their own points of interest.  Here are some teasers of two of my favorites.

Until next week, when we'll kick of on Monday with a full preview.  You can look forward to the release mid week, giveaways, all kinds of excitement!

How is everyone feeling about knitting with linen?​

Teaser: Knitbot Linen

Summer's coming...and so is Knitbot Linen. 

​My new collection, which releases next week, features six unstructured knits all in Quince & Co. Sparrow.​  The book will include my notes and tips on working with linen yarn.  I'll also be writing here on my blog about finishing, along with wash and care of your linen garments.

More details on the designs very soon...if you're a fan of my signature work, well, I think you'll be excited about the new patterns!

on location

We had a great time shooting my new collection on Saturday.  I can't wait to share more details with all of you about the pieces!

Preparations

Tomorrow we head to The Black Point Inn to photograph my new collection.  I'm looking forward to a lovely day with Pam, Carrie, Jerusha and Abigail, some fresh knits, a great wardrobe, delicious snacks and salty sea air.

And yes, I'm still knitting one of the pieces.  It will be done in time, don't you worry.​

What's next

It's been challenging for me to find the time to write in this space since the release of June's Favorite Cardigan.  That's because I've been hard at work on a new collection, one that I believe is worth getting excited about.

You all are familiar with this:​

I am constantly amazed and grateful that Featherweight Cardigan essentially lives in the Ravelry top 20.  It tells me that their are constantly new knitters coming onto the scene discovering my signature top down ​cardigan pattern.  

Knitbot Essentials was my first collaboration with my friends at Quince & Co. The book continues to be well received by knitters and local yarn shops everywhere.  

SO, the short version of the story is: we've decided to collaborate on another book.  Abigail, pictured above, is flying in from Washington DC.  We're heading back to the Black Point Inn.  We've ordered some fabulous outfits for styling.  And the most exciting part: there are five NEW designs. ​  If you like Featherweight, well, I like to think you're going to LOVE what we'll have for you in a few short months.

So if you've been wondering what I'm up to, there you have it.  I'll pop into this space when I get the chance and show of bits and pieces!

​Until next time...