Sparrow, by Quince & Co.
At Argyle, we're proud to be the New York City stockist for the beautiful yarns of Quince & Co.
Let's have a look at Sparrow, Quince's fingering weight, 100% organically grown linen yarn.
Let's have a look at Sparrow, Quince's fingering weight, 100% organically grown linen yarn.
Here's what the good folks over at Quince & Co. have to say about Sparrow:
"Sparrow is a plain little yarn, beautiful in its simplicity. Its clean, smooth hand is crisp as you knit it. But after washing and wearing it becomes handkerchief-soft and drapey. It’s spun in Italy from organic linen grown in Belgium. Knit Sparrow on a variety of needle sizes—we’ve used needles from size US 2 to size 6 [2.75 to 4mm] —depending on the drape and feel you want in your project."
"Sparrow is a plain little yarn, beautiful in its simplicity. Its clean, smooth hand is crisp as you knit it. But after washing and wearing it becomes handkerchief-soft and drapey. It’s spun in Italy from organic linen grown in Belgium. Knit Sparrow on a variety of needle sizes—we’ve used needles from size US 2 to size 6 [2.75 to 4mm] —depending on the drape and feel you want in your project."
Below we have photos provided by Quince of many of their beautiful patterns, all of which were designed just for Sparrow.
Let's start with some summery tees, whose construction lends a cool, breathable air flow.
First up is the chic cowl neck "Surrounding Tank," followed by short sleeved "Kathryn," and the intricate lace work of the "Shoals Tank" and the "Nyanen Tee."
Let's start with some summery tees, whose construction lends a cool, breathable air flow.
First up is the chic cowl neck "Surrounding Tank," followed by short sleeved "Kathryn," and the intricate lace work of the "Shoals Tank" and the "Nyanen Tee."
Sparrow is a natural in lace patterns, yielding crisp, clear yarn overs. Create your own little patch of leafy shade with cool, lightweight linen shawl.
Featured below are "Leaves," the "Lamassu," the "Emily" scarf, and the "Lida" shawl. These last two have been so popular at Argyle, our instructor has taught several students how to make them during our "Next Step Beginner" class. (You can learn more about our classes here.)
Featured below are "Leaves," the "Lamassu," the "Emily" scarf, and the "Lida" shawl. These last two have been so popular at Argyle, our instructor has taught several students how to make them during our "Next Step Beginner" class. (You can learn more about our classes here.)
A thin linen sweater? Is that an oxymoron?
Well, think about how frequently in summertime we feel like we just can't win when it comes to layers. Step in from a scorching sidewalk and then someone's set the office AC to make it feel like an ice box. Or you feel perfect until sunset, when suddenly the air temp plunges.
Try out the just-right, light, cool texture of a linen top that will let you breathe freely during the day and still be enough to keep out the evening breezes.
Below are shown the top-down cardigan "Aria," the lacey "Scarborough," shrug, the A-line pullover "Perkins Cove," and the draping, flowing "Dubro."
Well, think about how frequently in summertime we feel like we just can't win when it comes to layers. Step in from a scorching sidewalk and then someone's set the office AC to make it feel like an ice box. Or you feel perfect until sunset, when suddenly the air temp plunges.
Try out the just-right, light, cool texture of a linen top that will let you breathe freely during the day and still be enough to keep out the evening breezes.
Below are shown the top-down cardigan "Aria," the lacey "Scarborough," shrug, the A-line pullover "Perkins Cove," and the draping, flowing "Dubro."
Sparrow's strength and structure also makes it a lovely choice for bags and other household items.
It's easy to dismiss how frequently we have an "it'll do" market bag strapped to our shoulder. Why not make it a market bag that's stylish and that you can take pride in?
Below are the two-color "Artichoke," the "Highmoor" bag, "Le Petit Sac," and the "Rue Mouffetard" bag.
It's easy to dismiss how frequently we have an "it'll do" market bag strapped to our shoulder. Why not make it a market bag that's stylish and that you can take pride in?
Below are the two-color "Artichoke," the "Highmoor" bag, "Le Petit Sac," and the "Rue Mouffetard" bag.
Want to see more? Check out all of Quince's Sparrow patterns right here.
Have you made something with Sparrow yourself? Please share with us by posting it on Argyle's "Finished Objects" forum on Ravelry!
Have you made something with Sparrow yourself? Please share with us by posting it on Argyle's "Finished Objects" forum on Ravelry!
The Stats:
Sparrow, by Quince & Co.
100% organic linen
fingering weight
168yd [155m] / 50g
6 sts /inch on size US 3 [3.25 mm] needles
All photos except the first are © Quince & Co.
Sparrow, by Quince & Co.
100% organic linen
fingering weight
168yd [155m] / 50g
6 sts /inch on size US 3 [3.25 mm] needles
All photos except the first are © Quince & Co.
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