Willet, by Quince & Co.
 | Willet is Quince & Co.'s light, summery bird, sourced from high-quality, responsibly grown Cleaner Cotton™. Made in the USA, this fiber's long staple length yields a deliciously soft yarn with a hint of pretty sheen. At 6 sts / inch, it works both as a sport and dk weight. Says Quince: "In Willet's neat little stitches, we see potential for sweet baby things, cool tanks and tees, pillow covers and summer throws, shawls, and more. Try it in a pretty lace pattern or a well-defined knit/purl texture." |
Below is an adorable child's sweater Esther just finished using Willet, in Hannah Fettig's pattern "Cradle Cardigan."
She loved working with it, and I wish I could convey how wonderfully soft it feels.
Plus, this is Quince's first yarn that can go in a washing machine!
She loved working with it, and I wish I could convey how wonderfully soft it feels.
Plus, this is Quince's first yarn that can go in a washing machine!
Here's a couple of charming patterns from Quince's own design team specially for Willet:
On the left is Baby Kelpie, a one-skein wonder by Quince founder Pam Allen. And on the right is Dawn Catanzaro's baby cardigan "Little Willet," both in the color "Windlass."
In May, they'll be releasing a whole beautiful new pattern collection starring Willet.
On the left is Baby Kelpie, a one-skein wonder by Quince founder Pam Allen. And on the right is Dawn Catanzaro's baby cardigan "Little Willet," both in the color "Windlass."
In May, they'll be releasing a whole beautiful new pattern collection starring Willet.
Quince has also gathered a selection of patterns that will pair well with Willet without too much in the way of modifications—scarves, lightweight tops and cardigans, baby items.
These will use approximately the same needle size to achieve gauge needed, and with about the same yardage as the original yarn.
Check it out here to learn more.
These will use approximately the same needle size to achieve gauge needed, and with about the same yardage as the original yarn.
Check it out here to learn more.
What's the idea of "Cleaner Cotton?"
Well, long known for being a water-thirsty crop, cotton growing has also been plagued by the use of toxic pesticides. But Willet is made from American cotton grown in a healthier, cleaner way.
Produced by a collective of family owned and operated farms, these partners of the Sustainable Cotton Project have pledged to shun toxic chemicals, reduce environmentally harmful practices, and be conscientious of their water consumption.
You can learn more about this fascinating project and Quince's involvement on their own blog here.
Well, long known for being a water-thirsty crop, cotton growing has also been plagued by the use of toxic pesticides. But Willet is made from American cotton grown in a healthier, cleaner way.
Produced by a collective of family owned and operated farms, these partners of the Sustainable Cotton Project have pledged to shun toxic chemicals, reduce environmentally harmful practices, and be conscientious of their water consumption.
You can learn more about this fascinating project and Quince's involvement on their own blog here.
As Quince & Co.'s flagship store for New York City, we at Argyle are proud and delighted to stock Willet, this wonderful, warm-weather yarn.
We look forward to seeing what inspiration you've come up with!
The Stats:
Willet, by Quince & Co.
100% Cleaner Cotton
DK/Sport weight
50g/160yd
6 sts / inch on size US 5 [3.75 mm] needles
Machine wash. Lay flat to dry.
Willet, by Quince & Co.
100% Cleaner Cotton
DK/Sport weight
50g/160yd
6 sts / inch on size US 5 [3.75 mm] needles
Machine wash. Lay flat to dry.
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