willet 2018 new cotton knits
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quince & co
ta b l e of c o n t en ts i ntro ductio n 4-5
sela 6-9
cherie 10-13
a drian 16-19
neris sa 20-23
b er nadette 24-27
a ckno wledgement s 28-35
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For this year’s Cleaner Cotton™ Willet collection, we envisioned a balanced mix of bright colors, clean lines, and little flourishes that bridge classic and modern, while leaving room for a touch of whimsy. Dianna’s Adrian is ultra-classic, with star and knit-purl motifs marching smartly down its length. My own Sela tee with interrupted stripes is about simple comforts and letting Willet’s incomparable cotton drape do its thing. Elizabeth does texture better than ever with her Nerissa pullover, and the understated stripe details on Dawn’s Bernadette cardigan make our hearts happy. As does her Cherie purse: A sweet little pouch with adjustable icord strap meant for stashing found treasures and treats, but which handles light-carry essentials like phone, cards, and keys just as well. We hope you enjoy these new cotton knits as much as we do. Share your knitting journey with us by tagging #quinceandco on Instagram—we love seeing what you’re up to.
Leila
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sela by leila raabe
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sela yarn: willet colors: windlass + squall 9
cherie by dawn catanzaro
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cherie yarn: willet color: polaris
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cleaner cotton. Willet. Our light, summery bird, sourced from high-quality, responsibly grown Cleaner Cotton™—get the full scoop on this amazing fiber on the Quince blog. This versatile sport/DK yarn is unlike any other cotton out there—try it for yourself and experience the difference of cleaner cotton. shop Willet yarn
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adrian by dianna walla
adrian yarn: willet color: leeward
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nerissa by elizabeth smith
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nerissa yarn: willet color: squall
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bernadette by dawn catanzaro
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bernadette yarn: willet colors: rudder + squall + cashew
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willet 2018 designers
leila raabe Portland, Maine-based Leila Raabe is living the dream as creative director at Quince & Co. ravelry: wolletron instagram: @leilaraabe
sela
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dawn catanzaro Dawn Catanzaro is a sometime indie designer making her home at the very edge of beautiful Portland, Maine. By day she works as Pattern Developer for Quince & Co, and by night she knits into the wee hours, getting pestered by her irksome cats. ravelry: DCatanzaro
bernadette
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elizabeth smith Elizabeth Smith is a knitting designer who has called the Portland, Maine area home for the last 13 years. She learned to knit just before moving to Maine, and she turned her passion for the craft into a designing career 8 years ago. Her design inspiration comes from her love of combining a modern, simple aesthetic with a natural, earthy vibe—pairing these elements together into wearable pieces using simple knitting techniques. website: thebrownstitch.com ravelry: elizknits instagram/twitter: @thebrownstitch
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dianna walla Dianna Walla is a knitwear designer and linguist currently based in MontrĂŠal. She is passionate about Nordic textile history and loves blending traditional elements with modern pieces. website: paper-tiger.net ravelry: diannawalla instagram: @cakeandvikings
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acknowledgements many t hanks t o our co n tri bu to rs :
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