Quince is a top-down sweater inspired by flowers. It reflects Irene Lin’s design style by blending classic elements with modern twists and prioritising both elegance and comfort. The pattern features a combination of lace and twisted ribbing. Its uniqueness lies in the seamless transition between the delicate lace section and the cosy textures. The pattern also plays with the yarns: silk mohair alone for the yoke, with a strand of Merino added for the rest of the sweater.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 1” / 2.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 41.25 (43.5, 45.75, 48, 50.25) (52.5, 57.25, 59.5, 64)“ / 103 (108.5, 114.5, 120, 125.5) (131.5, 143, 148.5, 160) cm.

Neckline Circumference: 14.75 (15.5, 15.5, 16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25)“ / 37 (38.5, 38.5, 41.5, 41.5) (41.5, 43, 43, 43) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17” / 42.5 cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 13.75 (14.25, 14.25, 16, 16) (16, 18.25, 18.75, 20.5)“ / 34.5 (35.5, 35.5, 40, 40) (40, 45.5, 47, 51.5) cm.

Body Length from Underarm: 10.25” / 26 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) balls of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), in the colourways Quince (yellow sample) and Soft Peach (peach sample).

Or approx. 1230 (1345, 1476, 1596, 1722) (1837, 1968, 2088, 2214) yds / 1125 (1230, 1350, 1459, 1575) (1680, 1800, 1909, 2024) m of lace-weight yarn.

4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) balls of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino, 273 yds / 250 m – 50 g), in the colourways Quince (yellow sample) and Soft Peach (peach sample).

Or approx. 1230 (1345, 1476, 1596, 1722) (1837, 1968, 2088, 2214) yds / 1125 (1230, 1350, 1459, 1575) (1680, 1800, 1909, 2024) m of light fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Wild & Soft by Gepard Garn held together with Kid Seta by Gepard Garn, Midnatssol by CaMaRosa held together with Yaku by CaMaRose or Linum by The Uncommon Thread held together with Cloud Fingering by The Uncommon Thread.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 16–48” / 40–120 cm circular needles for the body and sleeves according to the requirements of each section.
US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs or long circular needles (if you magic-loop) for the neckband and cuffs.

Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
22 sts x 29 rnds = 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

28 sts x 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Twisted Ribbing Patt, after blocking.