Knit Kit - Baby Roll-up Hat
Knit Kit - Baby Roll-up Hat
Skill Level - Beginner
This alpaca wool knit kit uses DK alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms.This is the baby and toddler version of our adult roll-ups. The yarn we use is so great for the tiny family members because their heads need to be protected but often pull woolly hats off. Our super-soft non-itchy and breathable alpaca yarn is something they are happy to wear, and they love the colours too.
Size:Newborn / 3-6 months / 12-36 months / 3-10 years
Supplied with:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 100g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool from our own and other UK herds
- 4.5mm needles (optional)
- Pattern
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Skill Level - Beginner
This alpaca wool knit kit uses DK alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms.This is the baby and toddler version of our adult roll-ups. The yarn we use is so great for the tiny family members because their heads need to be protected but often pull woolly hats off. Our super-soft non-itchy and breathable alpaca yarn is something they are happy to wear, and they love the colours too.
Size:Newborn / 3-6 months / 12-36 months / 3-10 years
Supplied with:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 100g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool from our own and other UK herds
- 4.5mm needles (optional)
- Pattern
As with all Gorgeous alpaca DK kits, it's warm and cosy, but lightweight and breathes well. The alpaca yarn has a small amount of 100% natural sheep's wool blended in, which makes it easy to knit and crochet with, and still retains that wonderful alpaca softness.
What's so great about alpaca yarn?
Alpaca yarn is highly valued for it's softness, warmth, and durability.
Let's compare it to sheep's wool
- The fibres are much finer, and generally longer, than sheep’s wool, which makes them softer and less itchy
- It contains no lanolin which makes it hypo-allergenic (and also makes it more sustainable as it can be processed at very low temperatures)
- It also has a natural sheen that gives finished items a luxurious look
- Both sheep and alpaca fleece is water-repellent, but alpaca also wicks away the moisture
Weight of Yarn | #3, DK |
Blend | 75% alpaca 25% sheep |
Size: | 4/9Nm giving 225m (245 yards) per 100g |
Ball Size | 50g (112m) |
Tension | 21 sts x 27 rows= 4"/10cm over stocking stitch with 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) |
Hand washing: Use lukewarm water and a specialist wool detergent. Hair conditioner in the final rinse will add extra softness. When washing and rinsing squeeze the garment rather than rubbing. Gently squeeze out excess water before rolling in a towel. Lay flat to dry.
Washing machines: Modern machines with delicate programme at 20C using a wool delicate detergent. Can be spun at 400 RPM.
If you are not 100% happy with our products, we will pay for the returns and refund you the full amount you paid on receipt of returned goods
- Returns accepted for 90 days
- Free return shipping
- No restocking fee
- Final sale items can be returned, but customer pays for postage
The order came promptly, and I have already knitted the first hat ready for my latest great nephew.
I'm going to make this baby bonnet for my nephew's birth in April. The yarn is SO soft and the pattern is very easy. A good beginner project.