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core wool 2021 introductions 5 the collection klem by Jill Thompson Beach chisling by Melanie Rice
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mckie by Hanna Maciejewska 16-19 grisaille by Lana Jois
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koehler by Paulina Popiolek
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ersdotter by Paulina Popiolek
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intaglio by Emily Greene
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contributors 36-39 acknowledgements 39
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Wool is truly incredible stuff. Soft yet strong, high-performance yet sustainable, wool is a bit of a wonder fiber. We here at Quince never tire of working with wool, and we’re delighted to share with you our Core Wool 2021 collection. Featuring all five of our core wool yarns, from plucky little fingering-weight Finch to irresistibly plump Puffin, these seven patterns revel in bold textures paired with clean lines. Dreamt up by designers Jill Thompson Beach, Melanie Rice, Hanna Maciejewska, Lana Jois, Paulina Popiolek, and Emily Greene, the woolly sweaters and accessories found in Core Wool 2021 would make a stunning foundation for a cozy and timeless winter capsule wardrobe. Brew yourself a mug of something warm, settle in to your favorite knitting nook, and embrace the woolly inspiration of Core Wool 2021.
Emily
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klem
by Jill Thompson Beach yarn: Puffin, in Camel
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klem
by Jill Thompson Beach yarn: Puffin, in Camel
chisling by Melanie Rice
yarn: Chickadee, in Poppy
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chisling by Melanie Rice
yarn: Chickadee, in Poppy
mckie
by Hanna Maciejewska yarn: Chickadee, in Marsh
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mckie
by Hanna Maciejewska yarn: Chickadee, in Marsh
grisaille by Lana Jois
yarn: Lark, in Bird’s Egg
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grisaille by Lana Jois
yarn: Lark, in Bird’s Egg
koehler
by Paulina Popiolek yarn: Osprey, in Aleutian
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koehler
by Paulina Popiolek yarn: Osprey, in Aleutian
ersdotter by Paulina Popiolek
yarn: Lark, in Audouin
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ersdotter by Paulina Popiolek
yarn: Lark, in Audouin
intaglio by Emily Greene
yarn: Finch, in Honey, Clay, Kumlien’s Gull & Malbec
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intaglio by Emily Greene
yarn: Finch, in Honey, Clay, Kumlien’s Gull & Malbec
Emily Greene design: intaglio
Emily Greene aims to create patterns that inspire and challenge makers to stretch their skills and elevate their handmade wardrobes. Emily approaches knitting as a drawing medium, and her graphic knitwear designs are heavily influenced by her architectural background and by her broader studies of shape, pattern, and surface design. You can find Emily’s work on her website, emilygreeneknits.com, on Instagram as @emilygreeneknits, and on Ravelry as emilygreeneknits.
Lana Jois
design: grisaille Lana Jois loves to knit. Sweater or shawl, texture or lace. She has a flair for interesting details, from intricate lace edgings and panels, to unusual necklines, hems and cuffs. Her work has appeared in Interweave Knits, Knit Now, Knitscene, Pom Pom Quarterly and Twist Collective. You can find Lana on Ravelry as Lanacraft and Instagram as @lanajois.
Hanna Maciejewska design: mckie
Hanna happily admits to being a yarn love and knitting maniac. She lives in Poland with her husband and 11-year-old daughter, who sometimes draws things for her to knit up. You can find Hanna on Ravelry as HadaKnits, on Instagram and Twitter as @hada131 and on her website, hadaknits.com.
Paulina Popiolek
designs: koehler & ersdotter Paulina Popiolek’s passion for knitting stems from a very young age. Since her very first attempts, she would experiment with different stitches and shapes. This interest slowly evolved into designing. Although trained in nutritional science, her fascination with design eventually found an outlet when Ravelry came into existence. What once was a hobby turned into a profession. Her patterns are now published on Ravelry and some publications and hard copies are available in selected yarn shops.
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Paulina lives in Surrey, United Kingdom with her very patient husband and two cats. She can be found on Ravelry as PaulinaP.
Melanie Rice design: chisling
Melanie Rice is a full-time designer who enjoys knitting, crochet and needlework. She taught herself to knit when expecting her first baby. While raising children and working, knitting time was limited. Upon discovering Ravelry, her interest in fiber arts was renewed, and her current focus is on producing practical, adaptable, classic designs for knitting and crochet. She is inspired by simplicity and organization, and strives to write clear and concise patterns. You can find Melanie on Ravelry as melanierice and on Instagram as @melaniericehandworks.
Jill Thompson Beach design: klem
Jill Thompson Beach is a new knitwear designer focusing on cozy, approachable, enjoyable, and carefully considered designs. She lives in Salem, Massachusetts, with her husband, Aaron, and two dogs, Evie and Mae. Her designs remind you to take pleasure in the love and joy of making. You can find Jill’s dedicated instagram design account at @beachhouseknits and tag her at #beachhouseknits so she can see your work!
Quince & Co. makes beautiful yarns in natural fibers. We spin our yarns primarily in the United States with sustainably grown, domestically sourced fiber. We began in 2010 with four classic wool yarns in weights from sport to chunky; today, we make seventeen different yarns, with fibers ranging from organic cotton and linen to tussah silk to mohair to alpaca—and of course, our forever favorite, good old wool. You’ll find all of our yarns, patterns and books at www.quinceandco.com
acknowledgements photography regan kenny production angela dexter emily greene kirsten hipsky models jennifer roberts, daija paradis, john wescott test knitting shauna, diane, fay, laurie, sue, jane, josephine, yvonne, tracey, bethany Shot on location at Portland City Hall, Portland, Maine, on the traditional homelands of the Wabanaki Confederacy.
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