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!

Tyrconnell is worked in pieces from the bottom up. The sweater features a deep ribbing at the cuffs and hem. Once the pieces are blocked and seamed, stitches are picked up to work the neck.

The sweater is designed to be worn with –1” to 2” (–2.5 to 5 cm) ease. If you prefer a looser fit, make one size larger than your actual bust measurement.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (100% Merino wool; 415 yds/100 gm skein: moss 303, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
GAUGE
24 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger ndls, after blocking.
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 – US 4 (3.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular or pair straights.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders.
SIZE
32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5)” 82.5 (92.5, 103, 113, 123, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5) cm finished bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with –1” to 2” (–2.5 to 5 cm) ease, as desired. Sample shown meas 36.5” (92.5 cm) and is modeled on a 35” (89 cm) bust. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS
Mattress stitch, picking up stitches, short row shaping (see Useful Tips).

Images: Linette Messina Kielinski
Model: Laurent Dylan