Quince & Co Konti Pullover Project

Konti

Simple yet striking, Konti’s zig-zagging lace pattern calls to mind rippling currents in a swift-moving stream. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this pullover’s exceptionally clean construction and minimal finishing allow the lace motif and Quince & Co Kestrel’s fluid drape to take centre stage. Shown here in colourway Lira, a warm and neutral earth tone, we think Konti would look equally stunning in a bright jewel tone like Rosehip or Bordeaux.

Construction

Sweater is worked from the top down, worked flat through the neckline and upper body shaping, then worked in the round for the lower body. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes, shaped with German short rows, and worked in the round.

Size

• Bust Circumference: 48¾ (53½, 57¼, 59, 62¾) (67½, 70¼, 75, 78¾)” [124 (136, 145.5, 150, 159.5) (171.5, 178.5, 190.5, 200) cm]
• Shown in size 53½” [136 cm] on a 34″ [86.5 cm], 5′ 9½” [176.5 cm] tall model (19.5″ [49.5 cm] positive ease)
• Suggested 16–20″ [40.5–51 cm] positive ease

Materials

• Quince & Co Kestrel: 10 (11, 12, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 18) skeins, shown in Lira
• 4mm/US6 – 32″ circular needles
• 5.5mm/US – 32″ circular needles
• 5.5mm/US9 double pointed needles (or 12″ short circulars)
• Pattern

Skills

Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, backward loop cast on, picking up stitches, German short rows, Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included (see our knitting techniques page for curated tutorials).