A stunning collection of 5 shawls in our natural Owl palette!

Lightweight, drapey, and handkerchief soft, our organic linen yarns inspire us to travel far and wide—and this time we drew inspiration from Northern California’s iconic wine country. Borne from our love of Boho-inspired layering pieces, long walks in the vineyards, and an abundance of sunshine, we’re proud to share a collection of knitterly staples that we feel embraces the carefree and adventurous spirit of the summer season.

The winter months, after the rush of the holidays, are a great time to focus: to meditate, explore the intricacies of a new hobby, or delve into the works of a new-found author. Here at Quince, we like to highlight the works of a single designer in a showcase collection of new patterns. These curated collections display each designer’s unique talents and vision for pattern design. Each designer is a master artisan worthy of a pedestal all their own.

Our carefully curated Artisan Collection presents designers’ unique talents and vision for pattern design. Each designer is a master artisan worthy of a pedestal all their own.

Our carefully curated Artisan Collection presents designers’ unique talents and vision for pattern design. Each designer is a master artisan worthy of a pedestal all their own.

A collection of 4 gansey-inspired pieces, designed by Bristol Ivy.

The warm aura of a mohair halo, the airy loft of woolen spun alpaca, tweedy nups of organic cotton, and the low sheen of tussah silk—this collection explores the subtle effects of light and shadow across our signature wool blends.

This year’s wool celebration offers up ten new designs dreamt up by designers whose work we are so excited to share with you! Hanna Maciejewska, Paula Pereira, Sierra Morningstar, Jocelyn Regina, Melanie Rice, Ainur Berkimbayeva, and Renate Kamm did some pretty stunning things with our beloved fibers this year. And, we are including in this celebration—usually focused on our core wools—our wool blends, Owl and Crane. Please enjoy these new projects we just can’t get over! Buy the whole collection now or wait and purchase each one individually as it is released through September. The choice is yours.

This small collection of three accessories by Barbara Collins is an understated study in stripes, each one different in feel, weight and style—a pretty showcase of the limitless possibilities of line and color in knitting.

4 simple knitting patterns for baby

Whitney Hayward chose all shades of blue for the Cascades collection. This Pacific Northwest inspired palette is a showcase of five knits in Quince’s arresting blue hues, from darkest Slate to pale Mist.

A set of essential hats, designed by Mari Lynn Patrick. From light transitional Tern to cushy Osprey, these hats will get you through the cooler months.

When we think of fall, our minds immediately go to the yarns that started it all: our core wools. In the second half of 2010, we launched Quince & Co with four wool yarns in four different weights and 37 colors, followed by a fifth the following fall; now in 2018 we carry a whopping 65 colors in our wool line, including 6 heathered shades.

Our annual woolly celebration is here! This season’s collection was dreamt up by designers Emily Greene, Lana Jois, Hanna Maciejewska, Paulina Popiolek, Melanie Rice, and Jill Thompson Beach. Featuring seven patterns in our five core wool yarns, we’re pleased to share designs that show off bold and beautiful sculptural details, highly textured fabrics, cozy cables, uniquely mesmerizing patterns, and the oh-so-soft, undeniably woolly characteristics of each yarn used.

Five crochet patterns from Crochet Week 2016. Includes 5 individual patterns--a new pattern will be revealed each day, Monday-Friday, May 23-27--and a downloadable lookbook, available Friday, May 27th.

Our all-crochet collection returns for another year with Crochet 2017, featuring 5 gorgeous pieces exclusively in crochet. Spanning a range of yarn weights and styles, this series showcases the beauty of crochet stitches in refreshingly modern and versatile designs.

Five Essential Accessories in multiple sizes & gauges

We are so excited to introduce our latest collection, Fledgling: Four Little Knits! Offering carefully crafted designs by Jessica McDonald, Anjali M., and Nina Talbot, knitters will delight in the variety of techniques and yarns showcased. Featuring two darling sweaters and two cozy blankets, each piece offers something special: stranded colorwork, lace panels, cables, textures, to name a few. Buy the whole collection here, or select individual patterns to purchase à la carte!

What do you love most about fall? As knitters, we love this season for a variety of reasons—including, of course, our continued love for all things wool. When knitwear designer Pam Allen launched Quince & Co. back in the fall of 2010, she did so with four wool yarns in four different weights and 37 colors, followed by a fifth the following fall; fast forward to 2022, and we carry over 60 colors in our core wool collection, spanning across five yarn lines.

Norah Gaughan combines her love of geometry and her mastery of innovative construction in Framework: Ten Architectural Knits, a collection of ten breezy pieces worked in Quince & Co’s organic linen yarns, Kestrel and Sparrow. From a summery little neck scarf to a godet-trimmed, shoulder-baring top to a free flowing open cardigan knitted in different directions, Norah’s collection offers ten projects that are a pleasure to knit and flattering to wear.

The Quince design team brings us four beautiful new designs by Melissa LaBarre, Dianna Walla, and Pam Allen in our Fall-friendly wool yarns Finch, Chickadee, and Lark. Whether walking in the woods or hitting leaf-strewn city pavement, these knits will feel right at home.

Five tiny knits for new little ones, designed by Jessica McDonald: A sweet bonnet, essential booties, a dress for allover warmth (and easy access to diapers), a classic cardi, and a blanket for hardcore napping (for baby and adult on-duty). Jessica makes use of a simple and pretty lace motif to tie this layette set together as an heirloom treasure. All in our warm, soft, fingering weight Finch.

Home is a collection of 18 projects for keeping comfortable and warm at home. You’ll find patterns for cozy socks, slippers, and sweaters, a shawl that wraps around you like a favorite blanket, a soft afghan, pillows, and more. The patterns are straightforward knitting that beginners and advanced knitters alike will appreciate. Instructions are thorough and the techniques used, various cast ons and bind offs, seaming, etc., are spelled out in detail.

Five relaxed knits in Kestrel, our new linen tape. Simple shapes worked in stockinette stitch for some seriously quick, satisfying summer pieces with amazing drape.

A collection of 5 new pieces for summer in Kestrel, 100% organic linen yarn, designed by Pam Allen and the Quince & Co team. Bold, wearable shapes represent both classic and modern styles. Unfussy details keep the knitting interesting.

For the Kestrel Collection, Quince’s 2016 design team dreamed up some wonderful warm-weather pieces for our Kestrel linen yarn—a pretty lace-paneled raglan, a comfy cocoon, a rustic-chic cardigan, and a refreshingly simple tank top—all perfect for knitting and wearing in warmer months.

For our 6th annual Kestrel collection, we were inspired to revisit the theme of our first Sparrow collection, Sparrow Sans (2014), and decided to focus on Kestrel Senza, our undyed shade, with just the most minimal of accents. We love the results: these five new designs by Elizabeth Smith, Allison Jane, Dawn Catanzaro, and Jerusha Neely showcase textures and openwork.

Knit With Me is a collection of 12 designs by Gudrun Johnston in collaboration with Quince & Co.

Quince & Co. welcomes the next generation of knitters with Knit: First Stitch/First Scarf, an illustrated technical guide for brand new knitters. This concise book covers every essential detail for learning how to knit: From how to wind a skein and cast on, to fixing mistakes, finishing your project, and reading and understanding knitting patterns.

In Knitbot Essentials, Hannah Fettig (aka Knitbot) offers 9 of her most popular knitwear designs, re-worked in Quince & Company yarns.

Quince & Co. presents Knitbot Linen, which features six unstructured knits by Hannah Fettig.

Knitbot Yoked is a collection of four modern round-yoke sweater patterns and two accessories. Hannah Fettig provides valuable tips and techniques for knitting round-yoked from the top down. This book also serves as an introduction to Fair Isle knitting. Published with Quince and Company.

Drape, coolness, texture, color… When was the last time you wound up a skein of our delightful little Sparrow? Eco friendly and lustrous, linen is the ultimate summer fiber to work with. With excellent stitch definition and a fluid drape that only gets better with continued wear, we always relish a chance to work with one of our favorite fibers in time for the warmer weather. We are delighted to present a new collection of five show-stopping patterns that will help you to keep you cool as the days heat up! Let us introduce you to Linen I: Sparrow.

Our celebration of our favorite summer fiber continues with Linen II: Kestrel! Ideal for warm weather projects, we love Kestrel for its incredible drape, breathability, and natural sheen. Kestrel’s organic linen fiber, grown in Belgium, is spun in a unique ribbon structure that knits up quickly and creates beautiful, lustrous fabrics that only get better with wear. This collection, featuring five inspiring patterns by designers Hanna Maciejewska, Cassie LaFollette, and Ruth Nguyen, shows Kestrel at its best. Featuring easy, wearable silhouettes, modern lace motifs, and elevated finishing techniques, this collection invites you to dream about sunny summer holidays.

In anticipation of our 10th anniversary year, the Quince design team drew from our vast archive of linen patterns to come up with 8 gorgeous new pieces for spring. Sharp eyes will see elements of patterns past (Saco Stripes and Highmoor are but a few examples) mixed up in different project types, different colors, and for the most part, swapped between worsted weight Kestrel and sport weight Sparrow. We hope you love this collection as much as we do!

Fresh, vibrant, lively: The Verdant collection features five spring-ready knits in organic linen Sparrow and Kestrel. The Quince design team focused on wearable warmer weather silhouettes with irresistible details that sing in glorious linen.

Build the very best blanket fort for the little monsters in your life: This cuddly duo of baby blankets in our Cleaner Cotton™ Willet are a celebration of color, line, and play time!

Get cozy with the Quince design team’s third Fall ’16 release with Lodge: a mini-collection of three pieces, perfect for lounging indoors and keeping the outside chill at bay, designed by Melissa LaBarre, Bristol Ivy, and Cecily Glowik MacDonald.

A collection of knitwear for kids: 4 sweaters, 2 accessories, and a throw, designed by Ashley Hurst and inspired by northern California’s coastline. The sweaters are sized 2-10, have been designed in a range of fibers and weights, making for diverse and interesting projects that will contribute practical yet beautiful pieces to a child’s wardrobe.

Mabel’s Closet is a collaboration with Quince & Co. It is a little pattern collection inspired by and for my daughter Mabel.

Get ready for Fall with the Marsh collection, featuring 6 lush, wooly knits by Elizabeth Smith, Bristol Ivy, Melissa Schaschwary, and Leah B. Thibault.

As one of the softest and strongest plant-based fibers around, cotton is a crowd-pleaser for knitters and fiber crafters alike. We especially love our cotton and cotton blend yarns for summer knits—from flowy dresses to classic tanks to comfy pullovers. And, by spinning these yarns with GOTS-certified organic, Texas-grown cotton, we are proud to support farmers who take a more responsible, earth and people-friendly approach to growing this plant.

Introducing October Mountain, an autumnal Finch collection by designer, Kirsten Hipsky. Mesmerizing, intricate cables are reminiscent of the stunning autumn foliage on October Mountain, aptly named by nearby resident Herman Melville and one of Kirsten’s favorite state parks to visit. Each of the three patterns are named after one of the many walking trails around October Mountain, which also features a small length of the famous Appalachian Trail. Cordonier, Schermerhorn and Navin are wonderful on their own or made as a complete collection to keep your head, feet and hands super cozy on all of your outdoor adventures.

Transitional pieces are the name of the game for our Piper Collection, featuring patterns from Quince’s design team members Isabell Kraemer, Cecily Glowik MacDonald, Bristol Ivy, and Pam Allen. Pretty details against simple backdrops of knitted fabric keep the knitting easy, and the wearing of these pieces quite versatile.

It’s Piper week, and the Quince design team has five gorgeous new knits for 2017 featuring our merino/mohair laceweight yarn, Piper.

The projects in Pam Allen’s Plain & Simple: 11 knits to wear every day are proof that, with the right yarn, simple shapes and stitches are all that’s needed to create essential knits. Worked in Quince & Co’s worsted weight wool/alpaca Owl yarn, the eleven designs featured in the book cover all manner of plain, simple, and utterly necessary knits including pullovers, cardigans, accessories with details to keep the knitter engaged, and the wearer happily warm—a classic collection for the ages.

Crochet designer Ezgi Tandogan brings us a bright and cheery collection of darling animals in her Pocket Menagerie. Inspired by the laughter of children, she’s created seven animal friends crocheted in a simple, amigurumi style with felt and embroidery details. Working primarily in organic cotton Willet, with just a sprinkling of Chickadee, watch these cuddly little friends quickly come to life! Enjoy the bonus pattern of a calming crocheted blanket to tie it all together. Delight in the making and share joy with the young or young-at-heart with this adorably creative collection.

Three vintage, slouchy knits from Mari Lynn Patrick in rosy shades of our silky Tern. For knitters who want relaxed wearing but still prefer the structure that seams provide, these pieces fit the bill.

16 patterns from Quince & Co’s launch in 2010. Designs by Pam Allen, Carrie Bostick Hoge, Melissa LaBarre, Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Beautifully photographed by Carrie in Scarborough, ME.

“All Quince yarns are named after birds. When it came to what to call our chunky single-ply, we didn’t have to think twice–the yarn was obviously Puffin. In keeping with the habits of this unusual bird, the patterns in this collection were named after towns and bays on small islands off the coast of Newfoundland, places in the chilly North Atlantic where, with a kayak and some luck, one might catch a glimpse of this striking creature.” - Pam Allen, founder of Quince & Co.

In Quartier, knitters of all levels will enjoy two eye-catching and innovative patterns designed by Elizabeth Brassard. Knit in our soft and luxurious (and machine washable!) organic cotton yarns, Willet and Whimbrel, endless color combinations abound for both pieces. Be sure to use the color comparison tool on the individual product pages—and let the colorplay begin!

Available at Quince and Co.

13 warm knits from Quince & Co

Scarves, etc 2017 is here! This year, our annual collection of scarves, cowls, and shawls features 10 patterns from designers Noriko Ho, Peg Blechman, Ann Klimpert, Bethany Hick, Angela Tong, Jennine Birrell, Ela Torrente, Lesley Anne Robinson, and Andrea Mowry. Showcasing a variety of yarns, weights and styles—from Piper to Owl, lace to colorwork—Scarves, etc 5 has an accessory for any occasion.

Our annual series returns for its sixth installment with Scarves, etc 2016: A beautiful collection of 10 accessories for keeping warm. Covering a range of weights and styles—from lacy Piper to luscious Ibis, Chickadee to Osprey—this year’s crop of designers have served up delectable cowls, scarves, wraps, triangular and square shawls to suit any skill level and necessity for warmth, whether warding off slight chills or keeping winter’s coldest breath at bay.

Scarves, Etc. 2014 is available now!

We can’t believe this is our seventh Scarves, etc collection! We’re offering up 10 beautiful new designs that feature cables, 2-color brioche, stripes, texture, and lace, in some of our yummy transitional and cold-weather yarns: Tern, Phoebe, Owl, Puffin, Lark, Osprey, and Chickadee are all represented in this year’s crop. We hope you love these designs as much as we do!

Modern classics—knits that withstand the test of time. And so it is with the designs in Sea Smoke, a Fall/Winter collection featuring four designs that are very “now” while celebrating traditions from the past, by Quince design team members Dianna Walla and Bristol Ivy.

5 stunning shawls from Quince & Co’s 2013 shawl week, compiled into one collection for $15.

Five shawl patterns from Shawl Week 2015, to be released each day Monday, June 22nd to Friday, June 26th. Purchase the collection on Monday and get a new pattern added each day!

Four knitting patterns from Shawl Week 2016.

Our annual shawl collection is back again! Shawls 2017 features 4 knitted shawls in a variety of Quince yarns. Each one is a joy to knit and a beautiful and functional piece to wrap up in when the weather calls for it. We hope you love this newest crop of shawls.

Five gorgeous new shawl designs for 2018! Designed by Bristol Ivy, Josee Paquin, Andrea Rangel, and Trin-Annelie, we hope you’ll covet these pieces as much as we do.

Five new shawls from Paulina Popiolek, Dawn Catanzaro, and Hanna Maciejewska for 2019! This year, our focus is on garter stitch paired with dramatic elements, including unusual shaping and bold motifs. We hope you love these inspiring pieces!

Our 8th annual celebration of shawls is here! This summer’s crop was dreamt up by designers Marnie MacLean, Lana Jois, Paulina Popiolek, Bristol Ivy, Paula Pereira, Kelly Forster, Melanie Rice. Herein lies so many delightful goodies—combined yarns, delicate textures, bold lines, modular construction, short rows, pretty lace, cables, crochet, linen, wool, mohair. You can buy the collection or pick and choose individual projects that pique your interest.

We are proud to present our 9th annual Shawls collection, featuring six gorgeous wraps to keep your fingers and your spirit delighted all year long! In these inspired designs by Orlane Sucche, Lana Jois, Frances Othen-Wales, Paula Pereira, Catrina Frost, and Audrey Borrego, you’ll find elegant textures, delicate lace, striking structural lines, cables, brioche, and much more. You can purchase each pattern à la carte, or snap up the entire collection.

Our 10th annual Shawls collection is here and follows tradition with six stunning wraps, that are equal parts compelling and comforting. Knit in six of our softest yarns—Chickadee Organic Heathers, Finch, Owlet, Piper, Sparrow, and Willet—for a body of work that’s abundant in texture, color, sheen, and drape. This year features the designing talents of Julie Blagojevich, Kirsten Hipsky, Marianne Munier, Nadya Stallings, Jill Thompson Beach, and Jennifer Weissman. Delight in delicate, lacey details, bold geometric designs, rich all-over textures, and so much more. Choose to purchase each pattern individually or the collection in its entirety—the choice is yours!

To showcase our soft, Cleaner Cotton™ yarns in sport (Willet) and worsted weight (Whimbrel), Pam Allen has come up with a sweet pullover and hat set for the little ones in our lives. Garter stitch, stripes, neutral shades, and a bright pom pom for a pop of color—who can resist these tiny pieces? Sized for ages 3-24 months, these are quick and adorable knits.

The Slip Stitches Collection features 2 garments and 2 accessories designed by Carrie Bostick Hoge. Carrie’s subtle intermix of color and texture using slip stitches and muted neutrals make this set another essential from one of our favorite Maine designers.

A collection of 5 new pieces for summer in our little Sparrow, 100% organic linen yarn, designed by Pam Allen and the Quince & Co team. Subtle pops of color, cool details, and a range of stitches and textures from simple to challenging are featured.

Our Sparrow Collection showcases the work of Quince’s 2016 design team members Isabell Kraemer, Melissa LaBarre, Dianna Walla, and Pam Allen. These lovely lightweight linen pieces are simple, modern, and well suited to the sunny seasons.

For this collection, Dawn Catanzaro and Jerusha Neely dreamed up three new designs, featuring dramatic details for classic silhouettes, and simple color work. These pieces are monochromatic in feel, and with the palette Sparrow offers, there’s so much possibility for adding your own unique style.

Seven airy summer knits knitted in lovely Sparrow, our organic linen. Simple shapes, cool details, and pretty stitch patterns.

Five delicious knits in wooly Osprey, Lark, Chickadee, and Piper, the Spice collection features Fall-ready designs by Elizabeth Smith, Leah B. Thibault, Michele Wang, and Melissa Schashwary.

Six accessories for winter.

In celebration of the changing of seasons, Paulina Popiolek’s collection of four lovely knitted shawls, versatile and beautiful, are perfectly suited to wearing through the transitional times of year.

Sweaters for all seasons, plus a fantastic shawl, to boot. Isabell Kraemer and Pam Allen have assembled a lovely collection of transitional pieces in lightweight wool/silk Tern, to suit just about any time of year.

Tern 2017 is a collection of 5 knits in our soft, silken fingering-weight wool/silk Tern.

Three new silky knits for transitioning between warm and cool weather, in our fingering weight wool and silk Tern. Elizabeth Smith, Dawn Catanzaro, and Leah B. Thibault offer up lacy layers and accessories for late summer and early spring.

In Texture: Exploring Stitch Patterns in Knitwear, Hannah Fettig draws on her experience as a knitting designer and educator to help you make beautiful, wearable knitwear using textured stitches and cables. This collection of thirteen sweaters and accessories beautifully showcases a variety of Quince yarn weights and fibers: Pretty, drapey garments, wardrobe essentials, and dramatic, eye-catching cardigans and cowls.

Pam Allen’s book is a continuation of Plain & Simple: 11 Knits to Wear Every Day and builds on simple silhouettes, cables, and colorwork techniques introduced in that book. Here you’ll find Bohus-inspired colorwork motifs, a tailored peplum jacket, a dress with textural lace in the bodice, an allover cable pullover, and much more. So much to discover in this book!

The print book/e-book bundle can be found at quinceandco.com.

The Voyage Collection features designs in beautiful, wool blends: Owl, Piper, Tern, Wren. A collection that sparks both wonderment and warmth. In Voyage, we take inspiration from journeys here and afar. We look at geographical features in nature and classic characteristics in architecture. Each of the five carefully curated designs embody both the love for our wool blends and for organic textures paired with harmonious motifs.

Where the shore meets the surf and a ship meets the sea– Waterline is a collection inspired by the late Fall, early Winter walks along the coast. With an earthy and emotive palette, the garments and accessories in this collection are knit in our alpaca, merino and territory wool yarns: Owl, Phoebe, Lark, Chickadee, and Finch.

The Quince design team’s fourth Fall collection features five stunning pieces from Bristol Ivy, Pam Allen, and Melissa LaBarre to celebrate this cherished knitter’s season. From lightweight accessories that ward off mild chills, to hefty, snuggly garments meant to keep you Warm with a capital W, this final installment of autumnal knits for 2016 are the perfect way to welcome the lengthening nights and dropping temps.

Whatever the weather, we can’t think of anything better. In this playful, three-piece collection, knitwear designer Cassie LaFollette invites you to embrace the whimsy and wonder of the natural world. Explore the subtle play with color and texture in Rainclouds; experiment with contrasting colors in Sunrays; and be empowered with your own version of the color spectrum in Rainbows! Knit with our organic cotton yarns, Willet and Whimbrel, we cannot wait to see what you create.

Summer tops call for cotton. Our collection of sweaters in Cleaner Cotton™ Willet fit the bill—light enough for the warm seasons, substantial enough in a sport/DK cotton for that touch of warmth when needed, these five garments are fresh, modern, and a pleasure to knit and to wear.

Four new cotton knits by Elizabeth Smith, Dawn Catanzaro, and Dianna Walla to gear up for summer! Stripes, mesh lace, sweet details, and cool accessories designed for our Cleaner Cotton™ Willet, we hope these pieces inspire you for the warmer temps ahead.

We couldn’t be more excited to present this new crop of wooly delights for winter 2020! Trin-Annelie has dreamt up four sweaters and three cowls in four of our core wool yarns, with a focus on vibrant colorwork and pretty lace. The two colorwork pullovers are worked in a hybrid bottom-up/top-down method, with the cast on starting at the yoke and worked in two different directions. Furthermore, Trin-Annelie’s brilliant eye for color play shines through in this collection. We love the results and we hope you do too!

Designer and mom of two, Melissa LaBarre knows that knitting little things is “a great opportunity to try new techniques on a smaller scale.” Whether it be an easy lace pattern on a tiny bonnet, trying out a top-down sweater for the first time, or taking a new-to-you yarn out for a test drive, projects for little ones means you can complete a project no matter what else is clamoring for your attention. This collection features two cardigans, a bonnet, and a blanket, all sized for baby.