When designing the garments for the Cricket Collection, we considered the nature of the yarn: the woolen spun, single ply authentic Donegal tweed blooms and softens after blocking and the tweedy nubs add color and texture that looks stunning in stockinette and slightly softens the stitch definition when knit in colorwork or lace.

The end result of our efforts is a six piece collection with modern details and fit paired with classic techniques. We hope you enjoy it!

Enniskillen is worked in the round from the bottom up with steeks to create openings for the armholes and V-neck. The lower body ribbing is worked flat in two pieces, before joining in the round, to create side vents.

This garment is meant to have a slightly cropped fit, with the lower edge roughly even with the wearer’s natural waist. The larger sizes have taller armholes and shorter lower bodies to prevent the overall length from becoming too long.

Regarding the yardage requirements: Cricket comes in an ample 100 gram / 415 yard skein. The yardage requirements for the contrast colors do not use all of the full skeins.

Specifications
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.
GAUGE
24 sts and 32.5 rows/rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger ndl, after blocking.
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.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, sewing machine for securing steeks, 2 yards (2 meters) for covering raw edges of steeks (optional).
SIZE
33.25 (40, 46.75, 53.25, 60, 66.75)” 84.5 (101.5, 118.5, 135.5, 152.5, 169.5) cm finished bust. Enniskillen is designed to be worn with 2–3” (5–7.5 cm) of positive ease, or as desired. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS
Short row shaping, mattress stitch, picking up stitches.

Images: Linette Messina Kielinski
Model: Laurent Dylan