FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30½ (33¼, 36, 38½, 41¼, 44, 46½, 49¼, 52, 54½)" [77.5 (84, 36, 38.5, 41, 44, 46.5, 49, 52, 54.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 33¼" [84 cm] with ¾" [2 cm] negative ease

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 1, 2, 3, and 4 [2.25, 2.75, 3.25, and 3.5 mm] / spare needle in size US 1 [2.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in leaf lace with smallest needles, after blocking 

NOTES:

Tank is knitted in the round from the hem up. A-line shape is achieved by changing needle sizes. Straps are joined using the three-needle bind off.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), three-needle bind off (instructions included), increasing, decreasing.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30½ (34, 37½, 41, 44½, 48, 51½, 55)" [77.5 (86.5, 95, 104, 113, 122, 131, 140) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 30½" [77.5 cm] with 3½" [9 cm] negative ease

YARN:

sparrow / 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins sans 200 / 1 skein pigeon 209

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / 24" circular in size US 2 [2.75 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, after blocking

NOTES:

Tank is knitted flat in two pieces. Shoulders and side edges are seamed. Armhole and neck edge are finished with a one round edging.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), decreasing, seaming (link provided), picking up stitches, working in the round.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31¼ (34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 48¾, 51, 53, 56)" [79.5 (87, 94, 101.5, 109, 116, 124, 129.5, 134.5, 142) cm] bust circumference /  shown in size 34" [87 cm] with no ease

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 4 / (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 4, US 5, and US 6 [3.5, 3.75, and 4 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch on smallest needles, after blocking

NOTES:

Sweater is worked from the top down. A-line shaping is created by changing to larger needle sizes.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and backward loop cast ons (links provided), increasing, picking up stitches.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

14" [35.5 cm] high and 14" [35.5 cm] wide, 2" [5 cm] deep and 30½" [77.5 cm] shoulder strap

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 9 skeins

NEEDLES:

two 24" circulars in size US 6 [4 mm] / spare in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with 3 strands held together, after blocking

NOTES:

Two panels are knit flat, then sts are picked up and joined in the round for straps. Two pieces are joined with a three-needle bind off.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), three-needle bind off (instructions included), picking up stitches.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31¼ (34, 36½, 39¼, 42, 44½, 47¼, 50, 52½, 55¼)" [79.5 (86.5, 93, 99.5, 106.5, 113, 120, 127, 133.5, 140.5) cm] bust circumference, buttoned / shown in size 34" [86.5 cm] with no ease

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 3 / (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in sizes US 4, US 5, and US 6 [3.5, 3.75, and 4 mm] / two dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in drop stitch pattern on smallest needles, after blocking 

NOTES:

Apron is knitted flat from top edge to hem. An i-cord strap is picked up and knitted from one side and grafted to the other. Piece is fastened at back with buttons.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, grafting (link provided), dropped stitches, picking up stitches. 

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

35 (38½, 42¼, 46, 49½, 53, 56½, 60)" [89 (98, 107.5, 117, 126, 134.5, 143.5, 152.5) cm] at bust, buttoned / shown in size 35" [89 cm] with 1" [2.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 27 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with yarn held double, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the top down with raglan yoke shaping. Button holes are worked at the same time as body.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and backward loop cast ons (links provided), increasing, decreasing. 

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

• Scarborough Shrug by Pam Allen
• Highmoor Bag by Pam Allen
• Saco Stripes by Pam Allen
• Casco Bay Cardi by Carrie Bostick Hoge
• Perkins Cove Pullover by Pam Allen
• Shoals Tank by Carrie Bostick Hoge
• Harpswell Apron by Pam Allen

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

44¾ (48, 51¼)" [114.5 (122, 130) cm] cuff to cuff, 26¾ (30, 33¼)" [65 (76, 84.5) cm] wide at back opening, and 36 (38, 40)" [91.5 (96.5, 101.5) cm] deep at center back / shown in size 44¾" [114.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm] model

YARN:

sparrow / truffle 211 / 5 (6, 7) skeins / Note: Sample took all of 5 skeins. We recommend getting an extra skein.

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 27 rows = 4" [10 cm] in lace stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Shrug is knitted flat in a large rectangle from the bottom up. The piece is then folded and seamed to create sleeves. Circular needle is used to accommodate a large number of sts.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, seaming. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

73" [185.5 cm] wingspan and 42½" [108 cm] deep at center spine

YARN:

sparrow / little fern 205 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

The shawl is worked from the bottom up. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), knitted cast on (instructions included), kitchener stitch (instructions included), increasing, decreasing. Charts only.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

22½" [57 cm] at brim and 10" [25.5 cm] from brim to crown

YARN:

sparrow / port 207 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Hat is knitted in the round from brim to crown.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link), decreasing.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¼ (36¾, 40, 43¼, 46¾, 50, 53¼, 56¾)" [84.5 (93.5, 101.5, 110, 119, 127, 135, 144) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 33¼" [84.5 cm] with 3¼" [8.25 cm] positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / birch 202 / 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Tank is knitted in the round from the top down.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link), backward loop cast on (instructions), increasing, decreasing.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (35¼, 39, 42¾, 46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 57)" [81 (89.5, 99, 108.5, 117.5, 126.5, 135, 145) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 32" [81 cm] with 2" [5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / truffle 211 / 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking 

NOTES:

Front and back of tank are worked up separately and seamed. Button placket at back neck.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link), increasing, decreasing, seaming.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

35¼ (38, 40¾, 43¼, 46, 48¾, 51¼, 54, 56¾, 59¼)" [89.5 (96.5, 103.5, 110, 117, 124, 130, 137, 144, 150.5) cm] at bust / shown in size 35¼" [89.5 cm] with 5¼" positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / shown in juniper 201 and in butternut 206 / 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the top down with raglan yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link), backward loop cast on (instructions), increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30¼ (33¾, 37¼, 41, 44½, 48, 51½, 55, 58¾)" [77 (86, 94.5, 104, 113, 122, 131, 140, 149) cm] at bust; shown in size 30¼" [77 cm] with no ease

YARN:

sparrow / nannyberry 203 / 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted flat from the top down with raglan yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link), backward loop cast on (instructions), increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31½ (35, 38½, 42, 45¾, 49¼, 52¾, 56¼, 59¾)" [80 (89, 98, 106.5, 116, 125, 134, 143, 152) cm] at bust / shown in size 31½" [80 cm] with 1½" [4 cm] positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / pigeon 209 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm] 

GAUGE:

27 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Vest is knitted flat from the bottom up.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link), backward loop cast on (instructions), increasing, decreasing, seaming.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

47" [119.5 cm] wingspan and 14" [35.5 cm] deep at center

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 2 skeins

CROCHET HOOK:

hook in size US F/5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm] in shawl pattern

NOTES:

Shawl is worked from the center neck to border.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Single and double crochet, clusters.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

29¾ (33¼, 36¾, 40¼, 43¾, 47¼, 50¾, 54½)" [74.5 (83, 92, 100.5, 109.5, 118, 127, 135.5) cm] at bust / shown in size 33¼" [83 cm]

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 1 and 2 [2.25 and 2.75 mm] / 16" circular in size US 1 [2.25 mm]

GAUGE:

34 sts and 48 rows = 4" [10 cm] in woven slipped st on larger needles, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted in one piece from hem to underarm. Sleeves are cast on at each underarm and worked to shoulder. Shoulders are seamed using three-needle bind off. Garter stitch border is picked up and worked in the rnd after sweater is complete.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cable cast on and three-needle bind off (instructions included), increasing, decreasing, cables. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30¼ (33, 35¾, 38½, 42, 45½, 49, 51¾, 55¼)" [75.5 (82.5, 89.5, 96.5, 105, 114, 122.5, 129.5,138) cm] bust circumference, buttoned

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the top down in one piece with raglan shaping and an offset button band.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working in the round, increasing, decreasing, backward loop cast on (instructions provided). 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34 (39, 43, 47, 51¼, 56, 60)" [86.5 (99, 109, 119.5, 130, 142, 152.5) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 35 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Camisole is knitted in the round from hem to underarm. Yoke and straps are knitted flat. Stitches are picked up and knit around armholes and neckline for trim detail.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, working in the round, decreasing, seaming, picking up stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

approx 48" [122 cm] in circumference and 7½" [19 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular needle in sizes US 2 and 4 [2.75 and 3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

34 sts and 38 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch on larger circular

NOTES:

Cowl is worked in the round. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working in the round, increasing, decreasing, binding off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

68" [173 cm] wingspan and 30" [76 cm] deep 

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 5 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular needle in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down in a triangle shape. Circular needle used to accommodate a large number of stitches.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (35¼, 38½, 41½, 44¾, 48)" [81.5 (89.5, 98, 105.5, 113.5, 122) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in sizes US 4, US 5, and US 6 [3.5, 3.75, and 4 mm] / set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in ribbon stitch with larger needles, blocked open / 20 sts and 31 rows = 4" [10 cm] in ribbon stitch with middle-size needles, blocked open

NOTES:

Cami is worked in the round from the hem up. Straps are picked up and knit flat, then seamed to back.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, binding off, picking up stitches, seaming. Charts given for shaping at top. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

39 (39, 41¾, 41¾)" [99 (99, 106, 106) cm] cuff to cuff, 9½ (10½, 11½, 12½)" [24 (26.5, 29, 32) cm] cuff circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 2 and US 4 [2.75 and 3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shrug is knitted flat and seamed.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, seaming. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (36½, 41¼, 45¾, 50¼, 54¾, 59½)" [81.5 (92.5, 105, 116, 127.5, 139, 151) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 32" [81.5 cm] with 2" [5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circulars in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / one set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Tee is worked in the round from hem to underarm, then flat to shoulder.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working in the round, increasing, decreasing, three-needle bind off (instructions included). Chart and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (35¾, 39¾, 43½, 47½, 51¼)" [81.5 (91, 101, 110.5, 120.5, 130) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins 

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circular needles in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19½ sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Sweater is worked sideways from cuff to cuff in two identical pieces. Pieces are joined using the three-needle bind off.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, binding off, three-needle bind off (instructions included), picking up stitches. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

55" [140 cm] wingspan and 27½" [70 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 54 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down in a triangle shape.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, cables, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

15½" [39.5 cm] wide and 14½" [37 cm] tall

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 skeins, yarn is used double-stranded throughout

NEEDLES:

24" circular needle in size US 10 [6 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Bag is worked in the round, then bottom is finished with the three needle bind off. Straps are picked up and worked in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Provisional cast on (link provided), knitted cast on (link provided), three-needle bind off (link provided), increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, binding off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

19½" [49.5 cm] brim circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular needle in sizes US 1 and 3 [2.25 and 3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

22 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cast on, working in the round, increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

6½" [16.5 cm] wide and 7¾" [19.5 cm] high

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 2 [2.75 mm] / set dpns in size US 2 [2.75 mm]

GAUGE:

26½ sts and 38½ rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Bag is knitted flat, then folded in half and seamed. Edging is picked up from top edge and worked in the round. Strap is worked separately, then sewn to bag.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Provisional cast on (link provided), twisted stitches, working in the round, picking up stitches, seaming.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

27" [68.5 cm] in circumference and 18" [46 cm] from bottom of bag to beginning of strap

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Bag is knitted in the round from the bottom up. Strap is worked flat extending from body of bag. Ends of strap are joined with the three-needle bind off.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Three-needle bind off (link provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round.