This blog post is designed as a useful resource for inspiration for a specific yarn. There are projects that use it, and patterns that call for it. It's so handy to have all this in one place!
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Keld Fingering is a beautiful blend of superwash merino with linen. The linen stands out on medium-dark colours as it doesn't take the dye the same as the wool, so on a lot of colourways it has a marled effect. The overall look is a slightly uneven yarn (it does have some gentle slubs) with linen fibres providing a little fluff, depth, and texture. It's ever so gorgeous and is ideal for summer accessories and garments, working well at a loose gauge as well as a standard 4ply gauge. It's a little thicker than its counterpart Carlisle Fingering, thanks to the linen content. If you fancy something a bit different, this is your yarn!
The first part of this blog post will give you patterns that specifically call for Keld Fingering and the second part shows you our projects using this yarn. Do you have a project in Keld Fingering that you would like us to include? Email us at info@edencottageyarns.co.uk with an image and the pattern information and we will add it. This page will grow over time as more designs are released and more projects finished!
Patterns
For most of the designs released since 2018 you can find links to social media for the designers and publications on the Design Collaboration page HERE.
Laetus by Padma R - Lagoon
A stunning single skein project for a crescent shawl in all-over lace. The delicate points and scallops of the border give way to pretty motifs and subtle texture on the body. The shawl is worked bottom-up without short rows and the rows get shorted as you go along. There is no lace shaping on WS rows either, so it’s a relaxing knit.
Bessie Baby Cardigan by Vicky Gorry aka Vera and Bess - Meadow Rue or Robin Egg
Trellised Vine by Michael Harrigan - Robin Egg
A beautiful lace scarf featuring a central traveling vine stitch pattern bordered by trellis-like lace stitching on both sides for the length of the scarf. This is another single skein pattern.
Belle Shawl by Libby Jonson – Zeppelin and Chestnut with a mohair laceweight yarn
Swooping from smooth garter-and-stocking-stitch stripes into softly undulating textured lace, Belle is a chic triangular shawl with a gorgeous lace border and stunning stripes, finished off with a fabulous picot bind-off. You need one skein of each colour with 72m/79 yds of a fluffy laceweight yarn for the edging.
Bells and Whistles Shawl by Michael Harrigan - Meadow Rue and Heliotrope
A really interesting square-shaped shawl. The inner square is formed by multiples of an eyelet lace Bell pattern; and the outer square is formed by multiple rows of eyelets. This uses one skein of each colour.
Color Pop Shawl by Apoorva Designs - Summer Solstice with Coniston Fingering in Moorland
A top-down, winged triangular shawl that uses a simple two-color slip stitch pattern that creates coloured dots and lines that run across the length of the shawl giving it a classic texture. It uses one skein of Coniston Fingering in Moorland with a small amount of Keld Fingering in Summer Solstice as the contrast colour.
Trinary by Padma R - Ash, Daffodil and Dianthus
A three colour stole combining three crafts - knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet! The resulting lace pattern and colour blocking make this a stunning accessory. The stitches themselves are fairly straightforward meaning that as long as you have the basics of each skill this will be achievable. The pattern is available for FREE in the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of Knitty and uses one skein each of the three colours. This pattern would work best with semi-solid shades so as not to distract from the lace.
Rose Bed Shawl by CraftDoodling - Bark and Heather
A two colour shawl alternating garter stitch with eyelets and bobbles. Pair a variegated skein with a semi-solid skein for maximum impact. The shawl is worked top down with short row wedges giving the crescent shape. You will need one skein of each colour.
Rosada Eyelet Scarf by Apoorva Designs - Summer Solstice
A simple single skein scarf with eyelet details at either end. This pattern is available in I Like Knitting magazine.
Willow by Victoria Magnus - Wild Raspberry
Originally written for a single skein of 4ply yarn (400m), this re-released shawl pattern uses just over one skein of Keld Fingering. This means there is plenty left over for matching accessories - say a pair of fingerless mitts and a lacy hat for example.
Willow Fingerless Mitts by Victoria Magnus - Wild Raspberry
The Willow mitts and hat have been written to use the rest of the second skein from the Willow shawl. The mitts are plain with a single panel of the Willow lace design giving enough detail.
Willow Hat by Victoria Magnus - Wild Raspberry
The third matching accessory in the Willow set the hat uses the lace pattern repeating around the body and decreasing into the crown.
Whimsical Lane Wrap by Bex Naylor - Linen, Barn Door and Hyssop
A rectangular wrap worked from corner to corner in panels of garter stripes, slipped stitch patterned rows and a simple lace pattern. Use two semi-solids for the striped section and any other yarn you fancy for the lace.
Shifting Sands Cowl by Apoorva Designs - Summer Solstice
A single skein cowl worked from the top down incorporating lace details to create a transitional piece.
Projects
Yume by Isabell Kraemer - Tide
A wonderful versatile tee that works with many different outfits. The lace yoke gives a bit of interest and the Keld Fingering makes it lovely and lightweight. I (Victoria) used three skeins for mine.
Seda Top by Linda Skuja aka eleven handmade - Meadow Rue
Another lightweight summery top with tight enough stitches to allow this to be worn without another top underneath. This is a firm favourite in Laura's wardrobe and used 2.5 skeins.
Humbug Scarf by Joanne Scrace - Meadow Rue with Coniston Fingering Thunder Ombre
This project was to see how the two yarns worked together when striped. The pattern is perfect to show off the ombre in the skein and the different textures of the yarns add an extra level of interest.
Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs - Plum
I never thought I'd embrace a knitted vest top but here we are! It's great for summer days when there's a cool breeze, and it's also useful for wearing as an actual vest under other things in winter.
Vertical Stripes Sweater by PetiteKnit - Charcoal held double with Coniston Fingering Thunder
After doing lots of swatches to test out different yarns held together I became a bit obsessed with the idea of a sweater in Keld and Coniston held together. Turns out that really paid off because this sweater is a huge success for me. It's light but warm, I love the boxy shape, and it combines the best qualities of both yarns - the rustic linen blend with the gently-fluffy mohair blend. I just love it.
Fuss Free Beanie by Louise Tilbrook - Charcoal with Nateby 4ply Pumpkin Chai Latte
This pattern is written for any two 4ply/fingering weight yarns held together giving a fabulous marled effect. This is a free pattern!
Marieke by Along avec Anna - Keld Fingering in Thunder, Whispering Grass, Summer Harvest and Hedgerow
A lovely lightweight jumper with a colourful yoke. The pattern is written for eight sizes with bust measurements ranging from 83 to 129cm, to be worn with between 0 and 5cm. You will need between 1000 and 1750 meters of the main colour and a mini skein of 20g (80m) for each contrasting colour.
I hope you've found this blog post useful and inspiring, and if you have anything to add please do let us know on the email address at the top. We love to see your makes!